South Africa: Technical Manager Transport and Freight Zimbabwe posted by Jobs 4 All

Job Purpose:
Our client is a leading logistics company specializing in cross-border transport, warehousing, and distribution across Africa. Our client commitment to excellence, efficiency, and innovation drives their expansion, and they are looking for an experienced technical manager to oversee, manage and optimise fleet maintenance to reduce fleet operating costs in line with OEM guidelines.
 
Position Overview:
As the technical manager for the region, you will be responsible for:
·        Total tyres, repairs, and maintenance spend
·        managing the day-to-day workshop activities,
·        de-fleeting,
·        new vehicles purchases and design,
·        procurement, and stores
·        workshop SOP
·        Procurement system management and implementations.
The ideal candidate must have:
·        extensive experience in road transport for vehicles of all sizes within region
·        show history of using modern technology and advanced systems
 
 
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & Execution:

• implement workshop maintenance and management protocols
• standard times vs actual times
• technician utilisation
• cost management protocols
• service fleet within set timelines
• tyre management to reduce tyre costs
• manage budget and cost centre 

Leadership & Team Development:

• Lead and mentor a high-performing team
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence
• Establish and monitor performance metrics and KPIs to ensure team success and high service standards

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Build and nurture strong relationships with key stakeholders, suppliers, executive team and operations.

 
Qualifications:

• A Qualification in technical or mechanical engineering or similar
• A trade certificate
• Minimum of 10 years of experience at senior level in road transport and cross-border operations, with significant experience in the African market.
• Proven experience in senior role to leading and managing technical teams
• Strong understanding of African logistics, regulatory environments, and market dynamics.
• Proficiency in procurement software and technology platforms.
• Strong financial management skills, with a focus on budget control and cost management

Personal Attributes:

• Strategic thinker with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple priorities.
• Able to adapt and thrive in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Culturally aware and able to work with diverse teams across various African countries

Language Requirements:

• Proficiency in English is essential for this role. Fluency in other African languages will be an advantage.