About the Role
The Department of Transport is actively seeking a dedicated Assistant Director: Transport and Logistics to join its Head Office in Johannesburg. This role is pivotal in managing transport services according to departmental policies, ensuring that vehicle assets are registered, and monitoring vehicle movements. By overseeing these operations, you will play a crucial part in enhancing the efficiency of public service transport, directly impacting the community’s mobility and safety.
In this dynamic position, you will be responsible for a diverse range of tasks that are essential for the smooth operation of transportation logistics. Your contributions will not only facilitate the department’s daily activities but also ensure that the community enjoys reliable and effective transport services. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in public service while working in one of South Africa’s most vibrant cities.
About the Department
The Department of Transport is committed to ensuring safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services across South Africa. Its mission encompasses the development and implementation of policies that enhance transport infrastructure, promote accessibility, and improve the quality of life for all citizens. Working within this department means being part of a team that strives to create a well-connected society, fostering economic growth and social development.
What You’ll Do
- Manage transport services in line with departmental policies
- Maintain a vehicle asset register and monitor vehicle movements
- Oversee accident records and manage licensing for department-owned vehicles
- Process monthly invoices and facilitate payments related to transport services
- Coordinate vehicle repairs and maintenance bookings
- Administer fuel claims and maintain petrol card renewals
- Conduct stock takes and manage inventory records accurately
- Handle cellphone administration, including contracts and repairs
- Provide training and supervision to employees to ensure high performance
- Develop and implement efficient work systems and processes
What You’ll Need
- Matric Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transportation Management
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a supervisory role related to logistics or transport
- Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and SAP
- Valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC)
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
- Experience with inventory policies and transport management systems
- No criminal record or pending cases
How to Apply
Applications can be submitted by hand delivery during office hours to 20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002 or by email [email protected].
Requirements
Matric Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6)/Degree (NQF level 7) ln Supply Chain Management/Logistics/ Transportation Management.3 years’ experience in supervisory/ Logistics Manager/ Transport Officer/ 191 Transport Admin Clerk.
Certificates In Computer Training Course, Call centre, Transport and Fleet Management, Advance Management Development Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation and Fleet Management will be an added advantage.
All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC).
No criminal record or case pending against you.
Knowledge and Skills: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook: Internet and E-mail.
Customer relationship management, ELS and SAP.
Interpersonal relations, conflict management, and communications.
PERSAL, FLEETMATIC, C VISION and Transport Policy.
Interviewing, negotiation and facilitation skills.
Inventory policy, cellphone policy and presentation skills.
Report writing, computer literacy and advanced driving.
Job Duties
Manage transport service according to departmental policy.Ensure that the is a vehicle asset register.
Monitor vehicle movement.
Manage and keep records on accidents.
Licensing Department owned vehicles.
Verifying and processing the monthly invoice.
Compiling Payment for g-flee / stannic.
Issuing Trip authority.
Booking vehicle for repairs and maintenance.
Facilitating the renewal of petrol cards.
Processing fuel claims and requesting of new fleet.
Receive a requisition and process requisition.
Receive and check goods.
Capture goods on relevant registers.
Return damaged incorrect and substandard goods.
Issue goods as required.
Stock taking according to stock taking plan.
Comparison of stock counted with official records.
Capturing Stock count on SAP.
Receive a cellphone request and process the request.
Cellphone Administration (Blacklisting, Insurance claims and repairing).
Processing payment and managing cellphone contracts.
Maintaining Cellphone register.
Calculate rate per kilo and process the request.
Assisting with quotes and receiving applications.
Process application, calculate rate per kilo and process the request.
Administrate the scheme process (maintenance, repairs and accident).
Workshops for users from Head Office and Regional Offices.
Provide information and support documentation required by AG and GAS.
Advise users procedures and reforms.
General supervision of employees.
Ensure that all are trained and developed to be able to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively.
Develop, implement and monitor work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning.
Manage performance, conduct and discipline.
