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  • Posted: Feb 14, 2026
    Deadline: Feb 23, 2026
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  • Unitrans designs, implements and manages bespoke supply chain solutions. Our services include transportation, warehousing, mining and agricultural services, freight forwarding and clearing, and supply chain consulting. Unitrans is a subsidiary of KAP Industrial Holdings Limited; an investment company with a portfolio of diverse manufacturing and consumer ...
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    Operations Supervisor

    Job Advert Summary    

    • The Operations Supervisor supports the Contract Manager in the day-to-day operational execution of a transport, mining, or agricultural logistics contract.
    • The role coordinates drivers, fleet readiness, shift activities, safety compliance, and customer service delivery to ensure seamless operational performance.
    • The Operations Supervisor is responsible for ensuring shift targets, fleet utilisation, documentation accuracy, and adherence to SOPs, SHEQ standards, and contractual requirements.
    • This role provides hands-on supervision and contributes to operational problem solving, efficiency improvements, and safe, cost-effective service deliveries of products/goods.

    Minimum Requirements    

    Qualifications & Experience

    • Matric (Grade 12)
    • Diploma/Certificate in Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain, Production Management, or related field (advantageous)
    • Valid driver’s licence (Code EC); PrDP advantageous
    • 3–5 years’ experience in a transport, mining, agricultural, or industrial operations environment
    • 1–2 years’ experience in a supervisory or team-lead role
    • Exposure to fleet operations, scheduling, shift management, and driver coordination
    • Experience using TMS, tracking systems, Evolve, or similar platforms

    Skills & Competencies

    Knowledge

    • Understanding of operational and logistics processes
    • Basic Labour Legislation and IR principles
    • Road Transport Legislation and SHERQ requirement
    • Knowledge of KPIs, SLAs, and operational reporting
    • Familiarity with fleet and maintenance processes

    Skills

    • Strong coordination and organisational skills
    • Effective communication and customer interaction
    • Problem-solving and decision-making at operational level
    • Ability to supervise and guide teams
    • Computer literacy (Excel, Outlook, reporting tools)
    • High safety awareness and attention to detail
    • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

    Duties & Responsibilities    

    Key Responsibilities

    Operational Coordination

    • Execute daily operational plans and allocate resources according to schedules.
    • Conduct shift start-up checks, readiness assessments, and ensure accurate driver briefings
    • Monitor live operations via TMS, tracking platforms, and communicate deviations to the Contract Manager.
    • Ensure on-time departures, correct routing, and effective management of standing time, delays, and alerts.
    • Support journey management, fatigue management, PPE adherence, pre-trips, and posttrip compliance.
    • Complete daily shift reports and escalate operational risks promptly.
    • Maintain operations continuity across rotating shifts, weekends, and night operations where applicable.

    Fleet & Technical Support

    • Conduct daily inspections for fleet readiness (documentation, licensing validity, roadworthiness checks).
    • Report defects, breakdowns, and anomalies into Evolve or relevant systems.
    • Follow up on repairs, tyre changes, refuelling compliance, and maintenance-related actions.
    • Assist with monitoring fuel usage, kilometres, trip hours, and utilisation KPIs.
    • Ensure accurate fleet records, defect logs, and documentation are completed for each shift.

    Driver & Staff Supervision

    • Supervise drivers, general workers, and admin staff during assigned shifts.
    • Enforce operational and safety procedures; ensure availability of PPE and adherence to standards.
    • Support the Contract Manager with performance tracking, attendance control, coaching, and basic IR processes.
    • Conduct driver debriefing (PODs, route challenges, delays, risks reported).
    • Identify skills gaps and recommend training or corrective actions.

    Customer & Stakeholder Support

    • Engage with customer representatives on day-to-day operational matters.
    • Communicate delays, risks, delivery confirmations, and shift performance updates.
    • Support execution of customer requirements, site-specific protocols, and escalation processes.
    • Assist in implementing corrective actions for service-level deviations.

    Safety, Compliance & SHEQ Duties

    • Enforce compliance with SHEQ policies, Road Transport Legislation, fatigue rules, PPE, and operational SOPs.
    • Conduct toolbox talks, safety briefings, and incident first-level reporting.
    • Participate in safety inspections, audits, and Drive Risk coaching sessions.
    • Ensure accurate completion of checklists, incident logs, near-miss reports, and compliance documentation.

    Administrative & Systems Support

    • Ensure timely completion of trip sheets, PODs, fuel slips, and operational documentation.
    • Capture data into operational systems (TMS, Evolve, tracking portals, Uniflow or similar).
    • Support accurate daily/weekly reporting, including standing time, utilisation, fuel variance logs, and shift summaries.
    • Assist the Contract Manager with cost-control inputs and verifying operational expenses.

    Facilities, Housekeeping & Site Control

    • Maintain site cleanliness, yard control, parking discipline, and compliance with customer site rules.
    • Support inspections of loading/offloading zones, equipment storage, and PPE distribution.
    • Escalate maintenance needs for yard, ablutions, offices, and equipment.

    Closing Date    

    • 2026/02/17

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