Fleet Controller at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary    

• Fleet Controller play a critical role in coordinating activities, ensuring operational efficiency, and supervising a team of employees to achieve operational goals. Initiates, plans, co-ordinates, motivates and supervises the operational activities in a division of the terminal/depot which could despatch its product by road transport. Ensures that all customers receive efficient, timeous deliveries of products/goods.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management
• Code EC driver’s license an advantage
• 2 years minimum experience in a senior supervisory position in the Transport Industry
• 7-year minimum experience in a supervisory position
• Computer literate and with advance skill in MS Excel
• Knowledge of NBCRFI Main agreement
• Technical Knowledge in regard to Tyres and Vehicle Maintenance
• SHEQ experience in the Transport Industry
• Familiar with Mix Telematics and DriveCam systems
• Understanding of transport economics and finances
• Driven towards achieving production targets and upholding high standards.
• Able to communicate with, supervise and motivate employees to achieve targets

Duties & Responsibilities    

Fleet Operation Management

• Oversee daily scheduling and dispatch of petroleum tankers.
• Ensuring timely and safe deliveries to depots, retail sites, and industrial clients.
• Track vehicle usage, maintenance schedules and fuel consumption

Driver Supervision & Compliance

• Monitor driver performance, enforce adherence to Chemicals handling protocols.
• Ensure compliance with the National Road Traffic Act, Dangerous Goods regulations, and company SHEQ standards.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, industry regulations and safty standerds 

Vehicle Readiness & Safety

• Ensure all vehicles are maintained in accordance with OEM and petroleum industry standards.
• Conduct regular inspections and coordinate preventative maintenance and statutory checks (e.g., SANS 1518 compliance).
• Keep records of vehicle repairs, servicing and inspection

Incident Management

• Lead initial responses to breakdowns, spills, or safety incidents.
• Ensure proper reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions in collaboration with SHEQ teams.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records of trip sheets, delivery logs, fuel reconciliations, and driver hours.
• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to management.
• Maintain and update SOPs for operational tasks.
• Ensure all team members have access to and understand these documents

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the operational point of contact for chemicals clients.
• Address service issues, coordinate delivery adjustments, and uphold contractual KPIs.
• Ensuing timely and quality service delivery by providing consistent updates and feedback.
• Handling complaints and escalations effectively.

Training & Development

• Support driver training on hazardous materials handling, defensive driving, and emergency response.
• Conduct safety audits by coaching drivers on safe behavior and enforcing disciplinary procedure for safety violations.
• Leading toolbox talks and safety briefings in collaboration with SHERQ teams
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

Closing Date    

• 2026/05/27