Boksburg: Driver Manager posted by Flink Recruitment

About the Role

As a Driver Manager at Flink Recruitment, you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our fleet, ensuring compliance with transport legislation and industry regulations, and driving business growth through effective driver management and safety initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily dispatch and fleet movements.
• Manage routing, trip scheduling, and truck utilisation to minimise empty kilometres.
• Monitor trip progress, border crossings, delays, and turnaround times.
• Allocate drivers based on vehicle configuration, experience, and competency.
• Coordinate resource planning and driver transport arrangements (including bus bookings and Uber services).
• Manage driver rosters, leave, performance, discipline, and attendance.
• Address driver conduct and performance issues in line with company policies and SOPs.
• Identify training needs and ensure drivers are appropriately trained and assessed.
• Manage driver complement (permanent, fixed-term, and ad hoc).
• Supervise and support Driver Controllers.
• Maintain operational systems and SharePoint records.

Requirements

• Matric / Grade 12 (essential)
• Diploma or Degree in Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• RTMS certification (advantageous)

Qualifications

No formal qualifications mentioned. Relevant experience and skills will be considered.

Salary & Benefits

Salary details not specified. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sound knowledge of transport legislation and industry regulations.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a high-volume operational environment.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, operational reporting, tracking systems, and document control.

Behavioural Attributes

• High level of integrity and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Professional and effective communication style.
• Collaborative and team-oriented leadership approach.
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to operational excellence.

Working Conditions

• May require shift work, weekend duties, and extended working hours.
• Operates in a fast-paced, high-pressure transport environment.
• Regular interaction with drivers, customers, service providers, and operations teams.