Fresh Opportunities at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for Driver Ultra Heavy Vehicle to operate a motor vehicle, the gross vehicle mass or gross combination mass of which does not exceed 56 000 kg.

Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4, Grade 10 / NQF level 2
• Code EC PrDP – “D” if required to operate a DG vehicle
• Must have 3 years’ experience
• Previous experience driving fuel/gas/cryogenic advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare vehicles for a trip
• Operate ultra heavy duty vehicles
• Perform vehicle inspection before and after the trip
• Handle documentation from dispatch to the customer and back to the distribution Centre
• Takes full responsibility for the roadworthiness of the vehicle when leaving the Depot
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Account for all the goods that are being transported to the customer
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record

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Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has become available for Dispatch Supervisor to take full responsibility of the overall function of the dispatch function. To plan, coordinate and manage daily operations in the department such that work is performed effectively by those accountable and tasks are executed timeously and effectively. 

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification in Logistics/ Transportation Management or studying towards is an advantage
• Operational experience
• Administration
• Poultry Industry expirience is an advantage 
• 2 years experience in the Transport industry in a supervisory position
• Must be able to operate all types of trucks
• Hands-on involvement in all areas of the business
• Problem solving abilities Skills and Knowledge
• Excellent communication skills on all levels
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Valid Drivers License
• Computer literate (MS Office and Outlook)

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supporting and assisting Management with:
• Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
• Briefing / debriefing of Drivers (loading and off loading)
• Able to Schedule loads
• Tacho and trip sheet analysis and dispatching vehicles, monitoring progress and utilization
• Handling administrative tasks and supervising and controlling driver activities
• Weekly and monthly Stock count
• Supervising Loading and offloading of trucks
• Receiving stock from production for storage
• Chep pallet control
• Syspro / Translution (system work for Invoicing, SCT, batching, stock monitoring et)
• Weekend and overtime work.

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Job Advert 
SummaryAn opportunity has arisen for an Administration Clerk I (Scanning Clerk) to assist with data capturing, scanning & general office administrative duties within the admin & finance department. Candidates should be professional, polite, and attentive while also being accurate. They should always be prepared and responsive, willing to meet each challenge directly.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Expirience in the Poultry Industy is an advantage
• 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative role will be an advantage
• Computer literate - MS office with good excel skills
• Strong administrative skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Reliable and dependent
• Must be willing to learn, be proactive and innovative
• Able to work under pressure
• Attention to detail

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with scanning and uploading of documents onto the system
• Filing and archiving of documents
• Data capturing
• Answering incoming calls; taking messages and re-directing calls as required
• Providing administration support to finance and admin department

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Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre Contract Manager to Manage financial and administration requirements as well as tyre tracking and costs . 
Please review the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information about the position.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Road Transport or Logistics or a Degree in Management with financial electives
•  5-7 years' experience in a Logistics and Supply Chain management environment
•  1-2 years for the most complex task (strategic planning focuses on the next year's activities)
•  Knowledge of Logistics and Supply Chain Management
•  Knowledge of logistics equipment
•  Expirience in the Poultry industry is a must
•  Knowledge of fuel management
•  Knowledge of equipment maintenance management
•  General knowledge of the operations and configurations of mechanical vehicles
•  Knowledge of general expense management / budgeting
•  Management skills
•  Sound knowledge of policies and procedures in supply chain and logistics management
•  Human resources management skills
•  Knowledge of Company Disciplinary and Grievance procedures
•  Knowledge of recruitment and disciplinary procedures
•  Relevant written and verbal contracts / service level agreements
•  National Bargaining Council Agreements 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Effective management of operational processes and contracts/service
• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements
• Ensure proper routing of deliveries and scheduling of vehicles to achieve delivery targets as per customer requirements.
• Vehicle downtime is monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Monitor fleet constantly to ensure
• Vehicle, driver and cargo security
• Optimal usage of fuel
• No unnecessary route deviation
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
• Loading and offloading procedures (as per client requirements)
• Safety and security standards
• Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
• Timeous vehicle inspection
• Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirements
• Manage and control vehicle hire and maintenance
• Attend to and manage
• Tyre tracking and scraping requirements
• Tyre costs, quality. Suppliers agreement
• Tyre management system
• Effective customer relationship management
• Undertake effective client relationship management
• Including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring
• Management of financial and administration requirements
• Monitor and Manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products and BEE
• Authorize and submit cash book payments so that the costs are correctly allocated
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Rectify problematic vehicle or drivers
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording
• Management of safety, health, environment and quality
• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes
• Condition of the vehicle
• Appearance of drivers
• Appearance of offices
• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks
• Effective management of human resources
• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards
• Measure performance accordingly for each position
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
• Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Ensure that planned progress is made in terms of the Employment Equity Plan
• Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
• Grievance
• Human resources report monthly

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Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for a Checker Il to assist with assembling, packing, unpacking, weighing, stacking, loading, unloading, marking or addressing of goods or containers and who checks, enters or records particulars of such goods or containers manually to a written or electronic statement
Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements

• Matric/NQF level 4
• 1 to 2 years supervision of staff
• 2 to 3 years movement, packing and securing of warehouse goods
• 2 to 3 years warehousing / distribution
• 1 to 2 years Warehouse Management Systems
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays work
• Clean criminal record
• Must have own reliable transport to and from work
• Computer literate
• Basic excel

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock Control
• Dispatch
• Record keeping and administration
• System administration
• Able to carry out all reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Pre loading inspection of vehicle for cleanliness and check slides closed
• Loading and Sealing of load
• Weighing of vehicles axles to ensure legal compliance
• General tasks i.e. Daily cleaning of weighbridge and loading area General housekeeping of loading facility
• Completion of bin stock documentation