Job Purpose<\/p>\n
\tTo manage and maintain the fleet and transport team in the hub\/depot, thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Fleet Control<\/p>\n
\tManage the daily schedule.
\n\tCheck that a job card has been allocated to work and that the driver has managed to complete the form correctly.
\n\tEnsure that drivers complete the checklist every morning and afternoon to establish if there are any defaults.
\n\tRequest complaints and difficulties for the day and take the appropriate action.
\n\tMonitor transport performance against benchmarks by obtaining vehicle exception reports from the tracking department as a means of monitoring drivers\u2019 conduct and vehicle performance such as:
\n\tSpeeding.
\n\tExcessive revving or braking.
\n\tBackdoor standing time.
\n\tYard delays.
\n\tTake the necessary disciplinary action depending on the particular instance or trend.
\n\tBuild a culture of asset care through counselling discussions with staff,
\n\tparticularly drivers.
\n\tConsolidate, on an ongoing basis, accident\/incident reports that display each driver\u2019s conduct and make appropriate decisions on the sanction depending on the severity of the incident.
\n\tConduct physical checks on vehicles, identify areas that require attention and take the necessary action to resolve any issues.
\n\tAnalyze the details on the monthly vehicle inspection sheets and take the necessary action.
\n\tRecord the specific details of maintenance and repair requirements for each vehicle and send that detail to the workshop indicating the dates when vehicles will be required.
\n\tReport daily to the Transport Manager on the trucks, indicating trucks that have been booked off.
\n\tProviding reasons for why trucks are not being utilized and when they are expected to be in use again.
\n\tReconcile hired trucks kilometers to supplier shipments on a daily basis.
\n\tEnsure that all vehicles are used optimally by checking that they are loaded to capacity and updated on the Vehicle Utilization Report on a daily basis.
\n\tComplete a daily Casuals Report indicating reasons why ad hoc casuals were used.
\n\tMonitor daily overtime on the BLICK system for drivers, van assistants, supervisors and refrigeration mechanics.
\n\tManage routes ensuring that time is optimized for each delivery.<\/p>\n
Workshop Control<\/p>\n
\tConsolidate the total cost allocated to each truck on a monthly basis in a Cost Analysis Report.
\n\tDemonstrate in report format the reasons for additional expenditure on vehicles.
\n\tKeep diesel documents on a daily basis ensuring that they are reconciled to the Vector statement(s).
\n\tCheck and sign off overtime for the workshop.
\n\tMonitor workshop service standards.
\n\tIdentify anomalies in service quality and stocks levels and investigate further.
\n\tComplete a combined summary of all monthly expenditure and report on a cost analysis sheet ensuring that it balances to the income statement.
\n\tEnsure that all traffic fines have been paid correctly and promptly.
\n\tComplete the Weekly Repair Template reflecting time and reasons spent on trucks booked off.
\n\tControl fuel-related issues regarding hired and Vector trucks.
\n\tComplete the daily checklists for the workshop.<\/p>\n
Vehicle Maintenance<\/p>\n
\tOversee cleaning team to ensure that trucks are cleaned on a regular basis.
\n\tEnsure that vehicles are sent for a service in line with the vehicle maintenance plan.
\n\tProvide a consolidated accident\/incident report to the Logistics Manager.
\n\tConduct a daily visual check on all vehicles, ensuring compliance with AARTO and organizational safety requirements.
\n\tRecord faults on the vehicle inspection sheet and ensure that the necessary vehicle repairs are completed timeously.<\/p>\n
Risk Control<\/p>\n
\tInvestigate hijacking incidents to establish whether or not they are genuine cases.
\n\tHandle proxy responsibilities.
\n\tEnsure that all drivers have valid driver\u2019s licenses and PDP\u2019s.<\/p>\n
Health and Safety Compliance<\/p>\n
\tEnsure all staff members comply with health and safety requirements.
\n\tInvestigate and report on all injuries on duty (IOD\u2019s).
\n\tImplement safe working procedures.
\n\tManage the outsourced washing of trucks and check all chemicals used are approved.<\/p>\n
Sustainability and Environmental Management<\/p>\n
\tMeasure and manage sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
\n\tImplement and monitor Sustainability Report targets.
\n\tEnsure environmental legal compliance.<\/p>\n
Team Supervision<\/p>\n
\tTrain staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work.
\n\tImplement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.
\n\tEnsure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.
\n\tConduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.
\n\tManage staff performance in order to establish opportunities for development and harness strengths.
\n\tMeasure staff performance on a soft point system that includes punctuality and wearing the required uniforms, among others.
\n\tMonitor staff using the hard point system that includes areas such as cash work; product shortages; handling of the track and accidents, among others.
\n\tReport the consolidated performance and measurement analysis on staff notice boards.
\n\tDeal with staff problems through one-on-one discussion striving to get to the root cause of problems.
\n\tManage casual staff by inducting them into the culture and clearly communicating rules to be followed.<\/p>\n
KPI\u2019s<\/p>\n
\tTransportation costs.
\n\tTruck utilization\/performance rates.
\n\tDriver performance.
\n\tFuel consumption rates.
\n\tMaintenance costs.
\n\tAccuracy of driver cash management.
\n\tProduct shortage \/ availability.
\n\tVehicle management and safety.
\n\tOptimization of resourcing, loading and routes.
\n\tAssurance of informed decisions and governance.
\n\tAARTO compliance.
\n\tCompliance with health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.<\/p>\n
Key Relationships<\/p>\n
Internal<\/p>\n
\tWarehouse management team.
\n\tFinance department.
\n\tAdministration team.<\/p>\n
External<\/p>\n
\tSuppliers and service providers.
\n\tRoad Traffic Management Corporation.<\/p>\n
Qualifications, Skills and Experience Required for the Job<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tMatric.
\n\tMinimum of a diploma in fleet management.
\n\tValid Code EB drivers’ license.
\n\tA minimum of 3 years in a transport management environment.<\/p>\n
Skills and Competencies<\/p>\n
Behavior Standards<\/p>\n
\tBe brilliant at the basics.
\n\tFace the brutal facts.
\n\tSmash the silos.
\n\tLead with integrity, respect and energy.
\n\tBe curious and challenge change.
\n\tTake accountability for results and people.<\/p>\n
Knowledge<\/p>\n
\tTransport and road regulations and bylaws.
\n\tTransport performance benchmarks.
\n\tVehicle specifications.<\/p>\n
Skills<\/p>\n
\tFinancial management.
\n\tPlanning, organization and coordination.
\n\tComputer literacy (MS Office).
\n\tVerbal and written communication.
\n\tInterpersonal.
\n\tLogical thinking.
\n\tProblem solving.
\n\tCritical thinking.
\n\tDecision-making.<\/p>\n
Attributes<\/p>\n
\tTolerance of stress and pressure.
\n\tAttention to detail.
\n\tDeadline driven.
\n\tAble to prioritize.
\n\tOrganizational awareness.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( http:\/\/www.vectorlog.com\/ ) or<\/p>\n
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