Transport Manager - Cape Town at Fidelity Services Group

The above position is available at the Cape Town Branch, reporting to the National Transport Manager. The overall purpose of this position is to perform a full Management function and to control a fleet of the company vehicles.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

• Oversee, control, maintenance and services of company vehicles.
• Control of mechanical workshop and technical staff.
• Maintain and control fleet register.
• Investigations and control over vehicle accidents, relevant repairs claim etc.
• Adhere to all requirements as specified in the company transport policies and procedure manual.
• Manage Capex and asset requirements.
• Attending Daily / Weekly meeting with Senior Management.
• Arranging testing of drivers, licences and PDPS.  
• Receiving of invoices and ensuring that the necessary authorisation is obtained.
• Manage and maintain the fuel and maintenance budgets for the fleet.
• Issuing purchase orders.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies:

• Grade 12
• At least 3 years experience and full knowledge of large fleet vehicle management.
• Working knowledge of the SAP system.
• Proficiency in MS Word.
• Strong Excel knowledge is essential.
• Strong administration and organizational skills.
• Numerical accuracy and high methodical working methods are required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to liaise professionally with clients and personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work without supervision, under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Above average mechanical knowledge and experience.
• Excellent corresponding skills and report writing
•  Knowledge on roadworthy’s COF’s and traffic fine.
• Thorough knowledge of Capex procedures.
• Code 8 unendorsed drivers’ licence.