Operations Supervisor at Unitrans

An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Operational Supervisor. This role plays a critical role in coordinating activities.

Ensuring operational efficiencies 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 depot which could despatch/receive its product by rail or road. Ensures that all customers receive efficient, timeous deliveries/intake of products/goods.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management 
• Code EB divers license, EC drivers license an advantage 
• 3 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 regards to Tyres and Vehicle Maintenance 
• SHEQ experience in the Transport Industry 
• Familiar with Mix Telematics and Drive Cam systems 
• Understanding of transport economics and finances 
• Driven towards achieving production targets and upholding high standards. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Daily Operations plan
• Overseeing Routing and scheduling of delivery vehicles
• Briefing/debriefing of Operational staff
• Conducting multiple daily meetings with client
• Ensuring fleet is maintained & in the optimal condition to operate/function under operational pressures
• Ensure that fleet road worthy test is done timeously and vehicles have valid license discs
• Conducting SHEQ tasks. Toolbox talks, committee meetings, SHE inspections, training and Job Observations.
• Liaising with mechanical workshop, the client, suppliers, regional management and head office daily
• Supervise on site suppliers/vendors/flexi staff
• Ensuring strict compliance with NBCRFI main agreement
• Enforce company policies and procedures, disciplinary enquiries
• Staff wages/overtime control
• Vehicle fuel consumption monitoring
• Onsite fuel bowser control
• Review Mix Telematics reports and take necessary action
• Coach DriveCam events and take necessary action
• Incident/Accident investigations
• Ensuring optimal utilization of fleet & staff to meet operational targets
• Ensuring operations administration is processed accurately and timeously
• Cost control, reviewing quotes and invoices
• Monitor of CPKs and review of income statements
• Supervising day to day activities

Deadline:6th July,2025