Centurion: Transport Service Provider (Subcontractors) Manager posted by Primeserv Denverdraft

• Maintain and update the TSP/vendor database, ensuring all documentation, compliance certifications and onboarding information remain current.
• Monitor subcontractor fleet availability, roadworthiness, licensing and maintenance cycles.
• Oversee route allocations, load scheduling and daily execution monitoring.
• Ensure subcontractors adhere to company service level standards, business rules and operational processes.
• Manage communication between subcontractors and internal teams to ensure smooth operations and timely escalation of issues.
• Conduct regular performance reviews of subcontractors based on KPIs (on-time arrivals, communication, quality of service, turnaround performance, and exception handling).

Compliance, Safety and Risk Management:

• Oversee health and safety compliance for all subcontractors in line with legislative and company requirements.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, company policies, and client contractual requirements.

Commercial and Business Development Support:

• Contribute to identifying, sourcing and onboarding new subcontractors to grow capacity and improve service coverage.
• Support the commercial team in seeking new business opportunities and participating in proposal inputs.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with both transport partners and customers to support operational and commercial growth.
• Provide market insight on rates, capacity availability, transport cost drivers and performance trends.

System and Technology Management:

• Leverage technology to manage subcontractor relationships, ensuring performance tracking, streamlined communication, and compliance with project timelines and deliverables.
• Integrate vehicle tracking systems to monitor subcontractor fleets in real time, utilising driver applications for accurate updates, route optimisation and efficient POD management.
• Manage centralised data through a custom-built transport management system to enhance supply chain visibility, improve information flow, and reduce invoicing cycle times.
• Utilise digital tools for contract management, automated reporting, and real-time collaboration to drive efficiency across all subcontractor engagements.

Operational Coordination and Administration:

• Monitor service providers’ communication efficiency, responsiveness and overall professionalism.
• Prepare operational reports, dashboards, KPI summaries and incident/claim logs.
• Assist with route planning optimisation, special project rollouts and escalation management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across subcontractor processes.

Qualifications and Skills Required:

• Grade 12 / Matric (essential).
• Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or Transport Management (advantageous but not essential).
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in transport operations, subcontractor management, fleet coordination or logistics control (advantageous).
• Experience across multiple logistics sectors will be advantageous (i.e. general freight, tankers, containers, tippers, abnormals and cross-border transport).
• Understanding of transport legislation, safety requirements, and general logistics workflows.

Please consider your application as unsuccessful should you not be contacted within 2 weeks from the initial date of advertisement.