Deputy Head (Fleet Management) at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Defines and aligns the immediate, short and long term objectives/plans associated with the Fleet Management Department.
• Directs the alignment and functioning of key areas contained in the departmental structure.
• Directs outcomes associated with utilization, productivity and performance of personnel within the Department.
• Prepares capital/ operating estimates and controls expenditure against the approved budget allocations.
• Prepares and/ or, comments or, implements the provisions of policies, procedures and, monitors effectiveness of the systems and controls.
• Directs the Technical Support function responsible for the design and technical performance specifications of the fleet.
• Directs and controls the complex arrangements and provisions associated with fleet operations.
• Determines appropriate interventions to support improvement to fleet capabilities and/ or efficiencies.
• Disseminates functional and operational information on the immediate short and long term objections and, current applications and constraints.
• Manages the administrative and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the Department.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelors Degree (NQF Level 7) in Transport Management or Fleet Management or Logistics Management or Mechanical Engineering, or in the Finance field.
• Must be in a possession of National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) OR Must obtain a National Treasury MFMA minimum competency qualification (NQF Level 6) within 18 months of the date of appointment.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 8 years relevant Fleet Management experience of which 3 years must be at a senior management level.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Transport Management or Fleet Management or Logistics Management or Mechanical Engineering, or in the Finance field.
• 9 years relevant Fleet Management experience of which 4 years must be at a senior management level.