Director: (Transport, Fleet, Business Operations) Logistical Services at Durban University of Technology

Minimum Requirements:

• An Honour’s Degree (NQF Level 8) in (Transport and Fleet Management, Business Operations – PREFERRED) OR Logistics Management OR Business Management OR related field.
• 6 to 10 years’ experience as a senior manager responsible for operations and/or transport, fleet services.
• Prior experience in managing transport, fleet, operations.
• Experience in management of routes scheduling and maintenance of insourced/outsourced services.
• Strategic planning background in relation to all facets of logistical services (transport, fleet) area of business operation.
• Exposure to the development of budgets, cost control, and related budgetary management.
• Management of human capital, performance management, absenteeism, and disciplinary processes.
• Outstanding analytical, problem-solving, and organisational abilities.

Summary of Duties:

• Develop and implement integrated transport, fleet, operations management systems / strategy to support Institutional strategy/objectives.
• Direct transport, fleet, operations plans which ensure proper coordination to connect business services across the board to maximise returns while providing strong support to operations in adherence to performance standards.
• Strategically plan and manage transportation and fleet services.
• Ensure Integrated Planning amongst all Logistics: Transport & Fleet Infrastructure and Operational Stakeholders.
• Manage the planning and/or implementation of logistics projects and improvement of processes.
• Ensure that all logistics solutions are fully integrated.
• Develop and implement strategies and best practices within the function for purposes of enhancing service delivery and efficiencies.
• Investigate and introduce/implement new and automated or digital ways of delivering the logistics function in line with required labour, service levels, costs and customer needs.
• Advise on the development of a logistics operating model and value chain that enhances the logistics function and optimizes productivity of the human capital.
• Facilitate the ability of logistical services to remain technologically competitive.
• Implement a centralised transport/fleet management system.
• Oversee the continuous development and implementation of Logistical Information System, maintenance and functionality of the system.
• Plan driver resource strategically, tactically and operationally to utilise fleet to its maximum capacity.
• Deploy appropriate controls and procedures to effectively and efficiently manage all aspects of customer service and communication.
• Oversee cost control and performance, actively seeking to improve efficiency, reduce operating costs, increasing margin whilst meeting budget.
• Manage the lease or outsource process and other logistics functions.
• Ensure fleet, transport and logistical services are managed in accordance with the policies of the University, by rendering the following operational services.
• Ensure availability of vehicles (internal or outsourced) through effective servicing programme and other means.
• Manage the costs of running the fleet to the advantage of the university.
• Allocate vehicles according to requirements ensuring best fit of vehicle to task.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the fleet in accordance with standard operating procedure as agreed to with the service providers.
• Direct the various functions of printing operations including graphic arts, photocopy, offset press, and bindery to achieve quality printing in a timely, efficient, and cost-effective manner.
• Promotes preventative maintenance as a strategy thus extending the operational life of printing and postal equipment.
• Operate an independent mail service by ensuring that the University's mail service complies with rules and regulations in the receipt, handling and distribution of all classes of mail.
• Analyse the HR plan, determine the relevant deliverables and set performance targets for the own team in the department.
• Develop and implement performance management targets.
• Manage the department in accordance with policies, procedures and legal requirements.
• Complete management actions within the required time frames.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of own repartees development interventions on performance.