Transport Supervisor, Nelspruit

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Transport and Logistics Management Contract:

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City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels.Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements.This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity.We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence.Let us be part of your solution.Introduction

ARE YOU OUR NEXT TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR?Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for logistics, operational efficiency, and team development? We’re looking for a hands-on Transport Supervisor to take charge of our branch’s last-mile delivery operations. In this role, you’ll lead the coordination of daily transport activities, ensure full compliance with road and fleet regulations, and drive cost-effective, customer-focused solutions.If you're ready to steer high-performance teams, optimize fleet and routing strategies,and deliver results that move the business forward – we want to hear from you!YOUR CORE FOCUS AREAS: Transport Operations Management• Plan, manage, and optimize daily transport operations, including routing, dispatch, and scheduling. • Ensure compliance with transport policies and legal regulations. • Drive efficiency through technology, route optimization, and cost control.• Collaborate with internal teams to improve communication and deliveryprocesses. Fleet Management • Oversee vehicle maintenance, servicing, and licensing. • Ensure fleet compliance with safety and regulatory standards. • Monitor costs and recommend fleet procurement or disposal strategies.• Analyze vehicle and driver usage for improved efficiency. Risk&Compliance• Conduct safety audits and enforce health and safety regulations. • Maintain accurate compliance records and ensure OHSA adherence. Stakeholder&Customer Engagement• Manage third-party transport providers and ensure service quality. • Resolve escalated customer issues and support audit compliance. • Collaborate with customer service to meet delivery expectations. Budget Management • Monitor transport-related expenditures and stay within budget.• Analyze variances and implement cost-saving initiatives. People Management • Lead and develop the transport team. • Manage performance, training, recruitment, and disciplinary actions. Fleet Department Functions • Manage vehicle procurement, branding, supplier negotiations, and fleetpolicy compliance.• Support technical issues and ensure roadworthiness across regions. Transport Compliance Functions • Ensure vehicles comply with NRTA and licensing requirements. • Manage fuel usage, traffic fines, driver accountability, and incident reporting. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • Matric. • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Transport / Operations Management / Logistics Management /Supply Chain Management.• 3 - 5 years’ experience in a transport supervisory role within a fleet / logistics environment. • 1 – 2 years’ management experience.

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