Assistant Manager - Transport

Job Description

The Transport Coordinator will fulfill the important role to ensure staff is using the applicable systems to book their transport and manage the transport vendors to provide safe and reliable transport as and when required.

Responsibilities will include the following:

Contract Management

:Ensure services providers adhere to SLAs and SOW as per agreed contract.

Budget Reconciliation:Verify transport invoices in line with services delivered and track against campaign budgets to monitor Month to date spend

Admin Functions:Maintain and update Transport user list on a regular basis and flag any anomalies with management.

Review reports in terms of route deviations, speeding, low driver and user ratings etc.

Respond to all Transport related request from business via relevant medium.

Communicate any Transport changes in a timely and professional manner

Planning and Efficiency:

Be present during night shift pickups at various sites on a rotational basis.

Ensure business is aware how to book transport and to use all relevant apps.

Track vehicle efficiencies to ensure maximum usage per trip.

Health and Safety

:Ensure drivers and vehicles are in a good condition and managing health and safety matters that may arise.

Be familiar with ISO requirements, monitor, and manage it accordingly.

Qualifications

Qualifications Required

Essential

• Matric/Grade 12 Certificate

• Driver’s license and own vehicle

• Sober habits

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Experience Required

• Basic MS office skills

• Computer literate

• Contract management

• Invoice management

• Previous experience in the Transport industry will be advantageous

Behavioral Traits Required

• Planning Skills

• Proactive thinker

• Take Initiative

• Friendly and professional

• Team Player

• Strong personality essential

• Customer service orientated

• Hunger to exceed expectation

• Motivated

• Able to work under pressure

• Able to work without supervision

Other

• Adapt to system changes

• Adapt to structural changes

• Be flexible with the demands required from Facilities department and business

• Be available on standby/contactable