South Africa: Transport Manager posted by Limpopo Personnel

January 20, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Limpopo Personnel

South Africa

FMCG Retail

Job Description

About the Role

Limpopo Personnel is seeking an experienced Transport Manager to oversee transport, workshop departments, and all depots, including assets and employees. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing budgets, managing relationships with suppliers, and ensuring that all fleet is available for distribution on a daily basis.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee transport, workshop departments, and all depots, including assets and employees.
Plan and implement budgets.
Plan, Motivate and Implement Capex Replacements.
Maintain Vehicle Asset Register.
Source cost effective parts and ensure on time delivery by securing reliable suppliers.
Develop relationship with suppliers.
Daily recon of all fuel used to ensure that target fuel usage margins are maintained.
Ensure all fleet is available for Distribution on a daily basis including spare units.
Schedule all services, repairs and ensure parts availability.
Maintain and repair fleet as per requirements.
Downtime to be kept to a minimum. (Daily VOR)
Verify and sign off job cards in the workshop including depots.
Manage performance of employees with emphasis on productivity, efficiency, and service delivery
Train, motivate, coach, and mentor transport and workshop employees.
Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities in the workshop.
Weekly Depot visits to ensure that standards are maintained at Depot level.
Ensure the workshop staff adhere to all Health and Safety Regulations.
Ensure that workshop staff adhere to all Food Safety Regulations.
Oversee and approve of all parts purchased in the workshop.
Monitor fuel reserves and order timeously.
Weekly and Monthly Fuel Recons to balance all diesel stock for month end.
Ensure stores stock availability, complete monthly stock take and balancing.
Ensure that all drivers adhere to the National Road Traffic act, daily monitoring of speeding, misuse of any company vehicles and implement corrective action.
Monthly tyre surveys and sourcing of the correct tyre application for the fleet.
Monthly tyre reconciliation and document tyre performance and utilization on the total fleet including depots.
Ensure recapped stock is returned to Workshop Stores.
Daily and Monthly Tyre Stock Recons.
Monthly Tyre scrapping reports.
Daily and Weekly Vehicle inspections.
Ensure that all vehicle checklists are complete and closed out.
Ensure that company pool vehicles are monitored and tracked to avoid abuse.
Ensure optimum utilization of all trucks
Ensure that a proper cleaning register is maintained
Monthly Workshop Expenses breakdown down and average cost per / km is calculated and monitored monthly. (CPK).
Report incidents and accidents, investigate and implement preventive measures.
Close out all accidents with Insurance administrator within time.
Maintain fleet image. (Mechanical, Branding and cosmetics)
Monitor and track staff KPI’s
Comply with BU procedures and policies.

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Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Road Transport Management.
Trade tested Diesel Mechanic
EC drivers’ licence
Good communication skills (Written and Spoken)
Financial (budgets, Capex, Recons)
Computer Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook)
Qualified Diesel Technician with minimum 8 years’ experience on trucks. (Mechanical, Auto Electrical, Cooling Systems, Tyre management) (FMCG)
Workshop Management with 5 years’ experience and sound knowledge of workshop procedures and processes. (FMCG)
Knowledge of workshop health and safety principals
FMCG experience (Food Manufacturing)
Sound Management skills (Planning, implementation, Execution, Staff management)
Motivated and Energetic
Strong HR/IR

Qualifications

Matric

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About FMCG Retail Jobs in South Africa

The FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) retail sector in South Africa is a dynamic and competitive industry, typically experiencing steady growth due to the country’s large and diverse consumer market. Generally, this sector is known for its fast-paced and evolving landscape, with new trends and technologies emerging regularly. As such, professionals working in FMCG retail must be adaptable and able to navigate changing consumer behaviours and market conditions.

In terms of compensation, salaries for FMCG retail positions can vary widely depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. Typically, entry-level roles may fall within a salary range of R200 000 – R400 000 per annum, with senior or specialized roles potentially exceeding R600 000 – R1 000 000 per annum. However, it is essential to note that actual salaries can differ significantly depending on individual circumstances and specific job requirements.

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Common skills for FMCG retail professionals include strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities. Typically, professionals in this sector also possess analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in data analysis and market research being highly valued. Other essential skills may include supply chain management, logistics expertise, and knowledge of consumer behaviour and market trends. In addition, strong business acumen, both strategic and operational, is often required.

FMCG retail positions can be found across various industry sectors, including financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and more. Often, companies in these sectors value professionals with a broad understanding of the FMCG landscape and the ability to drive sales growth, manage supply chains, and develop effective marketing strategies.

Career development opportunities for FMCG retail professionals are common, with many individuals progressing to senior roles such as category manager, operations manager, or even general manager. Typically, promotions are based on performance, and a strong track record of delivering results is essential for career advancement in this field.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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