Director: Transport Services at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        
The incumbent is responsible for the provision of essential mobility, transport, and other related requirements / needs of Stellenbosch University (SU) on a cost-effective and sustainable basis. This includes:

• SU Transport Plan: Negotiating, implementing and rolling out the plan, parking management, bicycle rental and shuttle services;
• Optimisation and/or rationalisation of fleet vehicles to find the most cost-effective and sustainable solutions;
• Developing and refining supporting systems to keep up with new requirements and challenges;
• Providing competitive and effective services to US staff relating to the purchase, sale, and financing of vehicles;
• Providing 24/7 service to the SU community. 

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes    

Please note that applicants who do not meet all the requirements, will not be considered. 

• At least fifteen years' relevant experience, with at least five years in a managerial capacity;
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (business management, logistics);
• Strong financial knowledge and skill;
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (Road Transport, National Credit Act, etc.);
• Thorough knowledge of the relevant market and products;
• Highly motivated and performance-orientated (high achievement orientation);
• Diplomatic and persuasive negotiator;
• The ability to work under pressure;
• Strong sense of business ethics;
• The ability to come up with / and generate new sources of income;
• The ability to analyse, develop and implement business strategies / processes;
• Excellent numeracy skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent creative problem-solving skills;
• Good computer literacy (Excel, Word, etc.). 

Recommendation/Aanbeveling    

• Understanding of non-profit semi-state institutions;
• Experience within University institutions will be advantageous;
• Mature personal values system;
• The ability to manage change; 
• Quality and service mindset;
• Innovative and creative;
• Analytical thinking ability;
• Knowledge regarding transport matters / processes;
• Forward-thinking and visionary mindset;
• The ability to empower, inspire and influence others.