Salary: Market Related
Client based Johannesburg. Responsible for a team of 3 Permanent Drivers and 9 Freelance Drivers. Main Obective is to:
- Co-ordinate the Company’s transport requirements, including booking and scheduling of drivers and out-sourced vehicles
- Facilitate cost effective management of all company vehicle maintenance
Requirements:
- Matric
- Drivers licence and own vehicle
Skills:
- Excellent management, communication and organisational skills
- Knowledge of traffic legislation and regulations and road safety
- Knowledge of the transport industry
- Logistics skills
Basic Knowledge:
- MS Office proficient
- Knowledge of the standard practices, methods, tools and equipment for the vehicles.
Responsibilities:
Transport Requests
- Receive and facilitate written/verbal requests regarding equipment or personnel transportation for the Johannesburg branch.
- Receive and facilitate job cards detailing transport requirements per confirmed job.
Scheduling and Bookings
- Attend Operations meetings to finalise logistics of upcoming jobs with all Operations personnel.
- Plan and schedule drivers and vehicles for all confirmed transport jobs in conjunction with Operations Administrators.
- Book freelance drivers where necessary, to fulfil all commitments in conjunction with Operations Administrators.
- Allocate specific drivers and vehicles to relevant jobs in conjunction with Operations Administrators.
Administration and Operations
- Fill out comprehensive Trip sheets per vehicle, using written/verbal requests.
- Reconcile Vehicle Release Forms with Transport Trip Sheets.
- Verify Driver’s Weekly Timesheets.
- Transport Directors and Senior Staff to and from the airport, when necessary.
- Ensure that drivers have clear directions and/or a map before travelling to a new location.
- Monitor drivers’ adherence to the SA traffic regulations and legislation.
- Check that the drivers are aware of scheduling and call-times and report for work timeously.
- Ensure that all drivers are conversant and up-to-date with the appropriate Traffic Acts and regulations by communicating relevant information.
Vehicle Servicing
- Arrange for the Company’s vehicles to be serviced and maintained as needed.
- Obtain Certificate of Fitness for all vehicles.
- Assist with Licensing of all Company vehicles at the traffic department.
- Ensure that all drivers have current and correct licenses (PDP).
- Sort out breakdowns and towing of the Company’s vehicles in Johannesburg.
- Ensure that the vehicles being used are in roadworthy condition.
- Ensure that all Vehicle Check sheets are completed daily by drivers, compiled weekly and book services accordingly.
Accidents/Thefts /Hijackings
- Assist with all necessary paperwork associated with accidents, vehicle theft or hijackings.
- Arrange towing and repair services for vehicles belonging to the Johannesburg branch.
- Organise any peripheral requirements/documentation arising from the incident.
- Communicate the appropriate procedures to follow in the event of an accident to all drivers.
Personnel
- Assist drivers, offering guidance and support, improving work performance and resolving any conflicts arising within the division.
- Ensure that transport personnel adhere to the rules and regulations and policies and procedures of the Company.
General
- Handle any unforeseen transport problems/requirements on a 24hour basis as per the duty roster.
- Be on standby in the event of any urgent requirements.
- Assist management with any other duties as may be required.
Salary: Salary will be discussed with recruiter if shortlisted.
