Job Description
Hire Resolves client in the Transport Industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an Operations Manager to join their team in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all vehicles are licensed & roadworthy and maintained according to requirements
- Ensure that all vehicles are clean and aesthetic, all auxiliary equipment, and systems, e.g., Fleetboard, Fuelmaster, etc. are fitted and working
- Optimize the utilisation of all vehicles through proper planning, scheduling, controlling and maintenance of vehicles
- Achieve budgeted Revenue and Profit targets
- Manage costs in line with budgets e.g., salaries, fuel consumption, labor broker/casual costs, vehicle R&M, rental, fines, penalties, cell phones etc.
- Ensure that the department complies with all relevant financial processes and control procedures e.g., data capturing and expense authorization and that all required reports are submitted timeously
- Ensure that insurance claim documentation is completed and submitted timeously
- Deliver Key Performance Indicators and Scorecards to all clients
- Establish and maintain sound relationships with all customers and staff
- Maintain a neat, clean, tidy, safe, and healthy work area and comply with environmental and occupational health and safety standards and legal requirements, such as ensuring that all safety appointments are done, safety meetings are held, registers are maintained, safety inspections take place and accidents, and incidents are investigated
- Ensure that all employees receive Safety training annually
- Responsible for Human Capital management in the department and for the management and coordination of all direct reports
- Ensure that agreed numbers of motivated, suitably competent, committed employees with valid licenses are available at all required times
- Performance Management (performance documented, reviews & feedback done, PDPs implemented) bi-annually
- Ensure that shift and duty rosters are in place and working and that all employees comply with statutory working hours and with the Companys leave and sick leave policies and standards
- Deliver the departments EE targets
Requirements:
- A tertiary qualification in Transport/Logistics management will be an advantage
- At least five years operational experience at the management level in a road freight company
- Knowledge of vehicle and equipment technology, specifications & application
- Working knowledge of all relevant Legislation and Regulations
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literate (Outlook/Excel/Word/Database).
- Understanding the Companys management systems, policies and procedures
- Ability to chair disciplinary hearings, facilitate meetings and conduct interviews
Benefits:
- Salary: R700K/yr – R800K/yr, salary negotiable
- Performance Bonus
- Private Health Care
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
- Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)
Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
- You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: .za
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.
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About Other Clearing and Forwarding Jobs in Gauteng
The clearing and forwarding industry in Gauteng, South Africa is a significant sector that involves the transportation and logistics of goods, often involving complex supply chain management. Generally, this field operates within a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to the manufacturing sector, where products are transported from suppliers to customers, and the technology industry, where equipment is shipped internationally.
Typically, salaries for clearing and forwarding professionals in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, often between R400 000 to R800 000 per annum. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, a seasoned professional with extensive experience may earn significantly more than someone just starting their career in this field.
Common skills required for clearing and forwarding roles include strong communication and problem-solving abilities, a good understanding of logistics and transportation regulations, and proficiency in shipping software and technology platforms. Typically, candidates with degrees or diplomas in business management, supply chain management, or logistics are well-suited for these types of positions. Often, experience working within the industry is also highly valued by employers.
The clearing and forwarding industry commonly employs professionals from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and e-commerce. These roles often involve coordinating international shipments, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In terms of career development, there are opportunities for advancement to management or senior leadership positions within the industry, as well as the chance to specialize in specific areas such as customs brokerage or freight forwarding.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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