TRAFFIC
Gauteng
Transport Manager
University of Fort Hare
South African Rand . ZAR 200,000 - 300,000
Job Description
R 55000 - R 65000
A client of ours within the FMCG is looking for a Transport Manager to join their dynamic team.
LocationJohannesburg
Requirements- 5-7 years' experience required in a Transport Management role
- Grade 12 is compulsory with Relevant Tertiary Diploma, Degree or, Honors Degree in Logistics and Transportation Management or similar
- Good Warehousing & Distribution, Transport, FMCG, QRS Management
- Union Experience as well as knowledge of the NBCRFLI required
- Intermediate to advanced Computer literacy MS Excel, Outlook PowerPoint, Advanced (WMS) Skills and GP skills
Financial Responsibility
- Ensure costs are captured in the month incurred (Labour, Vehicle R&M, Stock Losses, Fuel)
- Ensure unprocessed costs are accrued in the month incurred.
- Ensure monthly transport department expenditure is maintained within budget - a budget will be provide and discussed with you
- Explain variance of budget versus actual
- Ensure cost overruns are investigated and appropriate countermeasures are instituted to prevent further overruns
Operational: Delivery Schedule
- Ensure the maintenance of the delivery schedule in Plato i.e. implementation of new stores
- Ensure that most effective and efficient execution of the delivery schedule i.e. lowest possible Cost Per Kilometre
- Ensure routes are executed according to daily delivery planning meeting
- Ensure that changes are made on delivery schedule to optimize kilometres
EPOD & Trackmatic
- Ensure all daily routes are executed on Trackmatic and EPOD as per company procedures
General
- Ensure planning and coordinating of Cross dock operational requirements
- Ensure the adequate management of fuel
- Ensure the adequate management of driver and van assistant hours
- Ensure all vehicles dispatched daily are compliant as per DQSP standards
People Management
- Host monthly staff meeting with minutes
- Develop and manage Staff schedules
- Ensure that all staff maintains DQSP certification i.e. PDP's, LMI, Medicals, fridge calibrations
- Ensure succession plan in place for career levels
Process Compliance
- Transportation quality standards are consistently maintained in accordance with DQSP requirements
- Pass all internal and external quality audits.
- Audit gaps are closed within prescribed due dates
Asset Management
- Managing and maintaining of company assets and delivery equipment i.e. trolleys, tablets, pallet jacks, load lock bars, bulkheads
- Ensure equipment maintenance is planned and executed with Assets Manager according to specification
- Ensure all Health & Safety repairs and maintenance is identified and resolved immediately
- Ensure preventative maintenance is carried out according to plan
- Ensure consumables are adequately stocked for operations
Reporting
- Ensure all reporting documents are accurate
- Ensure reporting deadlines are met
- Ensure monthly financial reporting is submitted
- Ensure attendance and engagement in all relevant meetings i.e. planning meeting, max meeting, management meeting
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of km's travelled, driver hours and van assistant hours
- Ensure daily and weekly fuel recons are completed and fuel related queries are resolvedEnsure daily, weekly and monthly transport plans are compiled and communicated.
- Prepare, sign off and submit the transport department payroll in-line with the company's payroll procedure
- Compile the required KPI's accurately
- Monitor and report on driver performance i.e. staff is held accountable to ensure the perfect delivery
- Follow the link to our jobseeker's page
- Search for the job title: Transport Manager
- Click apply to submit your CV.
Job Overview
Date Posted
22 Feb 2026
Salary
South African Rand . ZAR
200,000 - 300,000
Location
Gauteng, South Africa