Jobs at Unitrans

Job Advert Summary  

•  An opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Supervisor to Supervise and maintain payroll processes and procedures aimed at ensuring efficiency in all aspects of pay administration including preparation, documentation and disbursement of payroll payments, payroll taxes. Responsible for the preparation of national bargaining council returns to the relevant departments.

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

•  4year Degree / NQF level 7, Diploma / NQF level 6
•  Up to 5 years

Duties & Responsibilities  

•  Provide direction to the payroll department to deliver an accurate and timeous payroll service to all entities
•  Oversee and operate the company's payrolls in line with legislation, latest tax laws, audit control frameworks and Group/Company policies
•  Produce accurate and timely reporting for all data as required by the business
•  Reporting and analytics pertaining to employment costsPOLICY

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available for Operations 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
• 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 Summary    
An opportunity has arisen for an Operator: Forklift, responsible for operating a fork lift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier or move products, equipment or materials either inside or outside the company's premises. Works under supervision where decisions are clearly defined. Positions forks, lifting platform or other lifting device under, over or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products or materials and transports load to designated area. Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting device.;

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

• Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4
• Forklift license
• Up to 2 years’ experience

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure correct product is loaded onto vehicles
• Ensure product is staged in correct staging lanes
• Routine checks on forklift
• Housekeeping duties

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Job Advert Summary    
The Unitrans ICT Executive is responsible for facilitating, coordinating, and leading the implementation of a digital strategy for the company, with the primary objective of contributing to the overall success and achievement of the business objectives. The role is also responsible for the ongoing delivery of all ICT services, continually ensuring their suitability and integrity. In exercising these responsibilities, the incumbent is required to ensure that ICT resources are effectively and efficiently used to meet the objectives of the business, and risks relating to the use of ICT in the company are appropriately managed.

Minimum Requirements    

• A minimum of a B.Sc. or engineering degree (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years of direct relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5 years management experience at senior management level or in a leadership role

Duties & Responsibilities    
ICT strategy

• Set strategic direction for ICT services and solutions and ensure end-to-end alignment to the objectives of the business.
• Display awareness of common service drivers, business needs, commercial and competitive drivers, business constraints and opportunities, market trends, and organizational dynamics.
• Provide guidance, advice, and input in support of the strategic decision-making process.

Change Management

• Ensure that ICT investments are aligned to business needs, and projects are executed in line with KAP standards.
• Recognize and take proactive steps in respect of business risks within the scope of all projects.
• Take responsibility for the design, build, and deploy processes, ensuring the allocation of appropriate expertise.

Risk Management

• Understand the concepts of risk and risk management and comply with the KAP governance standards.
• Participate in the KAP risk management process, ensuring transparent quantification of ICT risks.
• Continually ensure that internal control standards are effectively implemented, monitored, and executed by all stakeholders.

Service Management

• Ensure ICT services are well defined, and service delivery meets agreed and expected levels.
• Ensure that the required quality of service is delivered utilizing the most cost-effective delivery channel.
• Oversee and integrate the delivery of services and solutions from all vendors
• Formulate solutions for the supply of ICT services, which involves the scoping and specification of services, identification and choice of suppliers, and negotiation of contracts (in line with KAP procurement standards).

Financial Management

• Develop, administer, and optimize the total cost of ICT services and solutions.
• Align spend plans with business needs and continually look for new opportunities to optimize ICT costs.
• Validate the total cost of ICT services in line with KAP ICT expense allocation standards and ensure effective spend control.
• Continually assess, manage, and monitor financial risks

Performance Management

• Plan, prioritize and organize work and resources to ensure that goals are achieved in line with business strategy and operational needs.
• Drive optimization across demand (business needs) and delivery, and plan for the realization of continuous performance improvement.
• Actively promote the development of high-performance teams in all service channels.
• Demonstrate a flexible attitude to acquiring and developing skills – support a learning culture.

Technical Management

• Ensure that an appropriate enterprise architecture strategy and design are applied across the divisions to sustainably meet the needs of the business.
• Ensure that appropriate technical strategies, policies, standards, and practices are established and applied.
• Ensure the adequate and effective use of quality control procedures on a continual basis, across the total enterprise architecture.
• Continually assess the potential benefit to KAP of emerging developments in technologies and technical services

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Job Advert Summary    

• An opportunity has become available for a high caliber Code 14 Driver who will be based at our contract. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Code EC driver's license with valid PrDP
• 3 years experience driving a Ultra Heavy Vehicle
• Must be prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Defensive driving techniques
• Reporting procedure of emergencies and defects
• Vehicle inspections and operating a fire extinguisher
• Maximizing vehicle cost-effectiveness and efficiency
• Vehicle loading and offloading techniques
• Own reliable transport

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Prepare vehicle for trip and operate Ultra heavy duty vehicles.
• Load, Transport and offloading of vehicles.
• Handle required documentation and perform ancillary duties
• All other reasonable instructions from Supervisor
• Prepared to work shifts, weekends and public holidays
• Safe driving record and clean criminal record
• Housekeeping of vehicles, uniform and PPE
• Adhere to promote SOP’s and Safety Procedures Successfully undergo / complete the following:
• Medical evaluation
• USCS training modules
• Induction processes
• Practical driving evaluation
• Verification of clean criminal record

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Job Advert Summary    

• We have a great opportunity available for a Import Controller to ensure that Agent Files are in order, to ensure that the goods are forwarded in the quickest possible time and we are looking for someone that can do imports sea and air. Must be able to deal with clients. Please refer to the minimum requirements, duties and responsibilities below for further information.

Minimum Requirements    

• Knowledge of INCO terms
• Knowledge of IMCO codes and Hazchem
• Knowledge of Customs Clearing, duties and VAT
• Knowledge of Imports and Exports - air and sea freight - clearing and forwarding
• Knowledge of insurance and claiming when cargo is damaged
• Knowledge of Shipshape
• Knowledge of security for both air and sea freight
• Trade Agreements
• 5yrs working experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Import Clearance

• Obtain the info and documents required to effect customs clearance and delivery from the client
• Ensure that the incoming documents are registered and processed without delay
• Ensure that the customs bills of entry and timely and accurately prepared and processed
• Attend to client queries and ensure the queries are resolved
• Prepares/assist in the preparation of cost estimates
• Adheres to the preferred suppliers list
• Ensure that all relevant shipping history is recorded on the file cover and that copies of the documents are held on the file in the required order
• Ensure that all shipment details are captured onto system
• Ensures that all shipments through until goods are delivered and POD's are obtained and filed and entered onto computer system
• Attend to all shipments involving damages and shortages and process related claims
• Ensures that any Standard Operating Procedures which may be in place for specific clients re adhered to
• Trains and assists junior controllers in execution of their duties, giving guidance and technical support
• Captures rates applicable to new clients onto system
• Review local tariffs and recommend adjustments were deemed appropriate
• Examines the available operational reports to ensure that departmental performance in areas of clearance times, disbursement control, invoicing and credit management is in accordance with company objectives and policy
• Review ISO 9001:2000 procedures and recommend changes
• Participates in ISO 9001:2000 audits and review non-conformities, taking corrective action
• Ensures that cargo is always transported in closed vehicles and that cargo s uplifted on time (no storage)

Invoicing

• Prepares invoices on the system, accurately and timeously
• Scan every file thoroughly and ensure that all disbursement items and creditor invoices are invoiced out
• Check for any special charges to be invoiced and for potential liability for airline storage and/or other penalties
• Adheres to company practice regarding supplementary invoices, credit notes and COD's
• Ensure that all invoices are delivered to clients with the goods or in accordance with their wishes

Forwarding

• Monitors the collection and receipt of the shipping documents
• Checks Documents supplied by external parties for accuracy and sufficiency of detail, including the correct application of rates
• Ensure that tariffs are updated
• Ensure that Agent Files are in order
• Make sure that the conditions of letters of credit are adhere to
• Ensure effective communication is maintained with other company departments, oversea agents and other external parties
• Attends to the administration of indents when applicable
• Ensure company cheques payable are accurately requisitioned, securing the necessary supporting vouchers
• Ensure that no shipments are released without bank releases and that agents without credit facilities are treated strictly as COD's
• Ensures that the correct profit share is received from oversea offices and agents
• Attends to all shipments involving damage and shortages and processes any related claims
• Monitors performance of overseas agents and reports to management
• Maintains an effective record of overseas landside charges and freight rates quoted by overseas agents and checks that these have been correctly applied

Removal in Bond Shipments

• Assist in obtaining the necessary information for RIB/RIT entries to be correctly prepared and the goods to be correctly re-directed
• Ensure that the goods are forwarded in the quickest possible time
• Attends to courier documentation
• Maintains the necessary communications with destination offices
• Obtains acquittal entries from destination offices
• Maintains and updates records and registers required