TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

Depot Manager, East London

University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 400,000 - 500,000

Job Description

We are seeking a Depot Manager for a permanent role based in East London, Eastern Cape

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:
  • NQF 7 (Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma) qualification Operations Management or Transportation Management.
  • Minimum of 5-7 years' experience in Operations or Transportation Management of which 4 years' experience at management/supervisory level.
  • Heavy Duty Motor Vehicle Drivers' License & Proficiency in MS Office
  • Experience in management of large-scale transport operations which include contracted services
  • Knowledge of fare evasion and ticketing systems as well as LRA
  • Highly developed communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Extensive knowledge of transport operations, principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of labour and employee relations techniques and procedures.
The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:
  • Operations - Manage / control depot; checking area daily; evaluate driver behaviour; regular route and road checks; review route reports; determine fares and fare grids; update schedules and rosters; monitor functionality of ticketing systems
  • Vehicle maintenance - servicing / preventative maintenance of vehicles; report road conditions to local government
  • Health & Safety - oversee H&S audits; ensure adherence to road traffic regulations and passenger safety; reviewing of vehicles roadworthy
  • Contracted services and service development - adherence to private hire targets and SLAs
  • Stakeholder management - productive relationships with stakeholders; prioritize communication
  • Reporting - concise reporting; operational plan reports; oversight to the development of reports / policies / procedures
  • Financial / risk management - identify / manage project risk and maintain project plan; quarterly and annual reporting
  • People management - training subordinates; management staff performance; implement people management practices; manage staff morale

Salary: R.00 per annum CTC

Please email detailed CV and supporting documentation and salary requirements through to with "Depot Manager" in the subject line

If you have not received a response within 7 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful

Job Overview

Date Posted
03 Mar 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR 400,000 - 500,000
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

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