Fleet & Safety Supervisor at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Implement and uphold ABInBev Safety Policy, Standards, and Corporate Governance requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act of 1993, the Road Traffic Act, and other relevant legislation.
• Conduct ongoing shop-floor coaching on the OHS Act to promote a culture of safety.
• Ensure all new employees and contractors are inducted into the SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) programme.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards to all staff.
• Maintain and update site procedures and work instructions, ensuring relevant staff training is conducted.
• Fleet Management.
• Provide sustainable fleet and safety support to both on-site and remotely supported locations, including sales and commercial operations.
• Conduct routine inspections of the logistics fleet to ensure compliance with legal and company standards.
• Report daily on fleet availability (trucks, trailers, forklifts, and Moffetts) across all site functions.
• Manage the preventative and corrective maintenance plan and schedule for all vehicle categories, ensuring continuous fleet availability.
• Oversee the COF (Certificate of Fitness) and licensing processes.
• Obtain quotes from suppliers for fleet maintenance and repairs.
• Submit new master data requisitions and changes to the Regional Fleet Manager for approval.
• Understand and manage vehicle specific maintenance and service requirements for all vehicle types, including warehouse cleaning equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory, ensuring adherence to minimum and maximum stock levels (including tyres).

Risk Management & Auditing 

• Safeguard stakeholder interests by proactively identifying and mitigating safety and loss risks across all AB-InBev operations.
• Be available for emergencies and collaborate with multiple stakeholders to address business hazards beyond the site perimeter.
• Manage internal self-audits, analyse findings, and monitor the implementation of corrective actions.
• Implement and sustain DPO (Distribution Process Optimisation) and VPO (Voyager Process Optimisation) Fleet and Safety Pillars through self-assessments and zone audits.
• Attend weekly Distribution Centre (DC) Fleet Meetings, providing insights on fleet and contractor performance in line with Terms of Reference (TOR).
• Conduct asset verification in accordance with the Business Reference Number (BRN) process.
• Maintain and archive records and documentation as per SAB and legal requirements, including maintenance job cards, licensing history, and pre-trip inspections.

Environmental & Legal Compliance 

• Develop and maintain site standards to minimise losses, ensure legal compliance (OHS Act, Environmental Act, COID Act), and limit legal liability.
• Oversee the maintenance of the environmental programme and execution of required internal and external audits.
• Ensure that fire and explosion risks are adequately addressed through regular audits, surveys, and maintenance.
• Financial & Operational Support.
• Support the Regional Fleet Manager in managing expenditure against the budget (VLC), providing monthly latest estimates (LE) aligned to period phasing (DC).
• Empower operators and line managers to deliver effective, modern leadership in operations.
• Manage workshop safety using 5S principles and review maintenance SOPs to ensure safe practices are followed.
• Reporting & Systems.
• Utilize CR360 to report non-conformances, incidents, and accidents.

Key Attributes and Competencies: 

• Demonstrated business and financial acumen.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proven track record of good performance.
• Sound knowledge of health and safety practices and regulations.
• High levels of integrity and honesty.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Excellent planning skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to change (resilience).
• Initiative and proactive approach to tasks.
• Appropriate levels of assertiveness and negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Strong verbal communication abilities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary degree or diploma.
• 2-3 years of hands-on experience in fleet management or a related function.
• Solid understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1993 and the South African Road Traffic Act.
• Familiarity with governance codes and compliance requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Word and Excel) and working knowledge of SAP.
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