Transport Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal City Logistics

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Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.

Introduction

To lead, plan and successfully implement all aspects of transportation operations within the branch. This involves optimising the coordination of all transport requirements in the last mile process, maintaining compliance with vehicle and road traffic regulations, and leading the team to ensure efficient, safe and cost-effective transport services. Location of position - DURBAN X 1 / HAMMERSDALE X 1.

Transport Operations Management:
  • Business Plan Implementation
  • Daily Operations
  • Policy Adherence
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Transportation Management Software
  • Delivery Optimization
  • Vehicle and Driver Monitoring
  • Ticketing System Management
  • Collaboration with other departments to test and refine systems
Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service:
  • Third-Party Relationships
  • Customer Service Collaboration
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Issue Resolution
  • Audit Compliance
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Transport / Operations Management / Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management
  • Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) Certification would be an added advantage.
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in a transport management role within a fleet / logistics environment
  • 1 – 2 years’ management / Supervisory experience
  • Strong organisational skills: must be able to coordinate and manage a large number of vehicles and associated tasks. Need to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
  • Analytical mindset: ability to analyse data such as fuel consumption, maintenance records, and costs to identify trends, optimize operations, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Attention to detail: Given the complex nature of managing vehicle fleets, precision and meticulousness are crucial. Details such as accurate documentation, compliance with regulations, and monitoring maintenance and repair schedules are essential for success.
  • Effective communication skills: need to collaborate and communicate with suppliers, maintenance teams, and upper management. Strong communication skills enable clear instructions, effective problem-solving, and fostering positive working relationships.
  • Technical knowledge: As the automotive industry continues to advance, need to stay up-to-date with modern vehicle technology, telematics, and fleet management software. This knowledge helps in leveraging technology to improve vehicle performance, streamline operations, and enhance safety.
  • Leadership qualities: should inspire, empower, and motivate all members of the fleet team including administration and technical staff. Strong leadership helps in maintaining discipline, promoting productivity, and ensuring a positive working environment.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving abilities: needs to adapt to unexpected situations such as vehicle breakdowns, accidents, or changes in business requirements. Quick thinking, risk management, and problem-solving skills are essential in finding effective solutions and minimizing disruptions.
  • Financial acumen: need to have a solid understanding of budgeting, cost management, and resource allocation, should be able to control costs, negotiate contracts, and make efficient use of financial resources.
  • Must be systems oriented
  • Process management abilities
  • Passion for efficiency, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail, should possess a mix of organization, analytical skills, technical knowledge, and effective communication to successfully manage a large fleet of vehicles.
  • Financial Management Skills: handle budgets, cost analysis, and expenses related to vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and repairs. Understanding financial management, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities is essential.
  • Tech-Savviness: Proficiency in using fleet management software, telematics systems, GPS tracking, and other relevant technologies.
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Transport Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal City Logistics

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Job category: Transport, Logistics and Freight

Location: Durban

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

About our company

City Logistics understands supply chains and the importance of adding maximum value, as well as providing cost-effective solutions and the highest service levels. Our extensive network throughout Southern Africa has been developed over 30 years, offering an exclusive supply chain solution, specializing in client and fleet requirements. This typically consists of a dedicated pool of vehicles and staff customized to the client’s operational needs, enabling the client to share the benefits of our procurement, maintenance and risk management capacity. We are passionate about what we do, passionate about Retail and service excellence. Let us be part of your solution.

Introduction

To lead, plan and successfully implement all aspects of transportation operations within the branch. This involves optimising the coordination of all transport requirements in the last mile process, maintaining compliance with vehicle and road traffic regulations, and leading the team to ensure efficient, safe and cost-effective transport services. Location of position - DURBAN X 1 / HAMMERSDALE X 1.

Transport Operations Management:
  • Business Plan Implementation
  • Daily Operations
  • Policy Adherence
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Transportation Management Software
  • Delivery Optimization
  • Vehicle and Driver Monitoring
  • Ticketing System Management
  • Collaboration with other departments to test and refine systems
Stakeholder Engagement and Customer Service:
  • Third-Party Relationships
  • Customer Service Collaboration
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Issue Resolution
  • Audit Compliance
Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Transport / Operations Management / Logistics Management / Supply Chain Management
  • Road Traffic Management System (RTMS) Certification would be an added advantage.
  • 3 - 5 years’ experience in a transport management role within a fleet / logistics environment
  • 1 – 2 years’ management / Supervisory experience
  • Strong organisational skills: must be able to coordinate and manage a large number of vehicles and associated tasks. Need to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
  • Analytical mindset: ability to analyse data such as fuel consumption, maintenance records, and costs to identify trends, optimize operations, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Attention to detail: Given the complex nature of managing vehicle fleets, precision and meticulousness are crucial. Details such as accurate documentation, compliance with regulations, and monitoring maintenance and repair schedules are essential for success.
  • Effective communication skills: need to collaborate and communicate with suppliers, maintenance teams, and upper management. Strong communication skills enable clear instructions, effective problem-solving, and fostering positive working relationships.
  • Technical knowledge: As the automotive industry continues to advance, need to stay up-to-date with modern vehicle technology, telematics, and fleet management software. This knowledge helps in leveraging technology to improve vehicle performance, streamline operations, and enhance safety.
  • Leadership qualities: should inspire, empower, and motivate all members of the fleet team including administration and technical staff. Strong leadership helps in maintaining discipline, promoting productivity, and ensuring a positive working environment.
  • Adaptability and problem-solving abilities: needs to adapt to unexpected situations such as vehicle breakdowns, accidents, or changes in business requirements. Quick thinking, risk management, and problem-solving skills are essential in finding effective solutions and minimizing disruptions.
  • Financial acumen: need to have a solid understanding of budgeting, cost management, and resource allocation, should be able to control costs, negotiate contracts, and make efficient use of financial resources.
  • Must be systems oriented
  • Process management abilities
  • Passion for efficiency, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail, should possess a mix of organization, analytical skills, technical knowledge, and effective communication to successfully manage a large fleet of vehicles.
  • Financial Management Skills: handle budgets, cost analysis, and expenses related to vehicles, fuel, maintenance, and repairs. Understanding financial management, tracking expenses, and identifying cost-saving opportunities is essential.
  • Tech-Savviness: Proficiency in using fleet management software, telematics systems, GPS tracking, and other relevant technologies.
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Transport Operations Supervisor

Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal Henred Fruehauf

Posted 8 days ago

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Key Responsibilities :

  • Coordinate container collections and deliveries between Durban Harbor, storage facilities, and nationwide destinations
  • Manage and optimize fleet scheduling, including local shunting and long-distance operations
  • Oversee Transnet harbor yard bookings through the Navis system
  • Monitor fleet performance, safety compliance, and cost efficiency
  • Coordinate with technical management for vehicle maintenance scheduling
  • Track and manage fuel consumption, route adherence, and driver activities
  • Provide real-time updates to customers and generate operational reports
  • Supervise container turn in procedures and booking slot management
  • Liaise with port terminals and manage depot relationships
  • Report to group logistics management in Bloemfontein

Requirements:

  • Grade 12 with a valid driver's license
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in container logistics, fleet control, or port operations
  • Certificate/Diploma in Transport Management or Logistics (advantageous)
  • Proven expertise with Navis booking system and port operations
  • Proficient in GPS tracking systems and fleet management software
  • Strong knowledge of national routes (JHB, CPT, DBN, BLM, PE)
  • Advanced computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience in generating management reports and analysis

Additional Requirements:

  • Willingness to work flexible & long hours
  • Availability for occasional travel to other operational centers across South Africa
  • Ability to work independently while maintaining clear communication with management

Key Competencies:

  • Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Professional interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
  • Self-motivated with strong initiative
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Supply Chain Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal 121talent Pty Ltd

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Supply Chain Manager

Our client, a leading international Chemical Manufacturing company based in Durban, is looking to fill the position of Supply Chain Manager.

Purpose of the Role:

The Supply Chain Manager will coordinate all supply chain activities for the site in close collaboration with Group Procurement and Group S&OP functions. Covering site purchasing, scheduling, warehousing and distribution, the Supply Chain Manager is responsible for setting out the site (local) supply chain strategy; supporting the negotiation of specific raw material contracts with vendors and ensuring smooth supply of all raw materials to the site in conjunction with group purchasing. This role ensures that the plants are utilized effectively through sound scheduling practices in conjunction with the group demand planners; management of inventory to ensure that working capital is used effectively whilst ensuring customer supply; manage warehousing and distribution as well as to ensure finished goods are shipped safely and on time. The Supply Chain Manager will be responsible for leading the company’s supply chain B-BBEE strategy and will manage all site supply chain KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Liaison with Group Procurement and Group S&OP to set site supply chain strategy.
  • Translate the site supply chain strategy into priorities for action by the supply chain team.
  • Define and adapt action plans according to priorities, distribute the work and allocate resources within one or more teams.
  • Identification of improvement areas and integration of business system processes with the group ERP systems.
  • Establish inventory management/replenishment strategies to drive improved customer service levels while minimizing inventory investment.
  • Liaise with group S&OP to understand future plant demand and feed this into the site strategic plan for capacity needs.
  • Work closely with group purchasing to set site purchasing strategy for common materials.
  • Participate in the evaluation and selection process of suppliers, subcontractors and service providers and assess performance through analysis of results audits, benchmarks etc.
  • Ensure site scheduling meets and utilizes the plant assets effectively and ensures customer supply in conjunction with group S&OP demand planners.
  • Coordination of weekly ‘order book’ management/meetings to line up the production schedule with open orders and facilitating short term fulfillment.
  • Deal with any RM or FG supply issues to resolve and expedite supply.
  • Manage domestic and export shipments to customers and sister-sites.
  • Overall accountability of inventory, warehousing, and distribution activities of four major stock holding points.
  • Accountable for all site supply chain and departmental SHE KPIs and setting out and driving improvement plans as required.
  • Provides local feed into the Group S&OP process and is the owner of a monthly S&OP site meeting.
  • Coordinate with tollers to ensure efficient supply of all tolled manufactured products.
  • Operate within all appropriate HSE legislations and ISO 9000 procedures.
  • Work closely with sales to link forecast to purchasing and inventory management.
  • Ability to act as a project leader and take control of situations holding together multi-disciplined teams to achieve results.
  • Ensure that the supply chain strategy is aligned to the B-BBEE strategy for the company.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Grade 12 Senior Certificate
  • A degree or equivalent qualification (including experience) in Supply Chain Management and/or Logistics.
  • Chartered Membership of the Institute of Logistics & Transport or Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (advantageous)
  • MCIPS (Level 5) or equivalent (advantageous)
  • 8 - 15 years senior experience in supply chain management
  • Demonstrable experience of working within a best practice and implementation
  • At least one year’s experience of working in the chemical industry (advantageous)
  • Demonstrable experience of Warehouse Management Systems (advantageous)
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SUPPLY CHAIN ADMINISTRATOR

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Pronto Labour Team

Posted 2 days ago

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SUPPLY CHAIN ADMIN CLERK - JUNIOR POSITION
** MUST have FMCG, Manufacturing Sector experience

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Advanced MICROSOFT PACKAGE
* Diploma/Degree in Commercial, Business Management &
Marketing
* Minimum 2-5 Year's relevant experience in the following:
Key Account Management
Order to Cash Process
Reporting & Data Accuracy
Relationship Management
Invoicing
Service Level Improvement
* CLEAN CRIMINAL RECORD - will be verified
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Administrator: Transport & Logistics Planning

Durban, KwaZulu Natal CHEP

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Administrator: Transport & Logistics Planning

Based in Westville, Durban

As our next Logistics and Transport Administrator, you'll shape the way goods move and impact the lives of those who depend on them. Step into a role where precision meets purpose.

Position Purpose: This position is responsible for providing administrative and operational support to the Supply Chain Planning & Logistics function within CHEP SSA; specifically, the Logistics Planning and Transport functions

Responsibilities

  • Vendor Onboarding
  • Vendor support and Training for Blue Yonder
  • Obtaining and processing of Quotes for Transport
  • Purchase Order Creation
  • Over border Transport Documentation packs
  • Implementation and roll out of Transporter scorecards
  • Self-billing and Fiori queries and issue resolution
  • Support with all logistics payment process (All payment issues)
  • CNPD operations and truck allocation
  • Monitor Lead Time report
  • Ability to act with a sense of urgency to ensure both internal and external customers are served in a timely manner
  • Ability to be proactive, work independently and be self-motivated
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills; the ability to communicate/present information to employees on all levels
  • Provide cross-functional support when team members are on leave
  • Provide support to the Supply Chain Planning & Logistics team on critical tasks as and when required
  • Responding and/or directing customer queries

Qualifications:

  • Grade 12 Essential
  • Diploma in Supply Chain or Business Commerce advantageous

Experience

  • 3 - 5 Years in an administrative support role, preferably in a fast-paced Logistics, Operations or Supply Chain environment

Skills and Knowledge

  • Computer literate / Microsoft Office
  • Planning and Prioritising
  • Attention to detail
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Night Shift Transport Controller

Pinetown, KwaZulu Natal MASA Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd

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Night-shift Controller

Our client is based in Springfield Park Durban and is looking for a Night-shift Controller to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Hours of work: 6 days/week from 6 pm to 6 am.
  • Tracking, fuel orders, truck stop orders, etc. to be further explained during screening/interview.
  • Must be familiar with Google Sheets, Excel, and most tracking apps for fleet management.
  • Valid driver's license required.
Package & Remuneration

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Durban, KwaZulu Natal MASA Outsourcing (Pty) Ltd

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Night-shift Controller

Our client is based in Springfield Park Durban and is looking for a Night-shift Controller to join their team.

Duties & Responsibilities
  • Hours of work: 6 days/week from 6 pm to 6 am.
  • Tracking, fuel orders, truck stop orders, etc. to be further explained during screening/interview.
  • Must be familiar with Google Sheets, Excel, and most tracking apps for fleet management.
  • Valid driver's license required.
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Project Supply Chain Lead

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Phakisa Holdings

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Looking for a skilled Project Supply Chain Lead to manage the Industrial Planner team and ensure seamless coordination between Demand and Resources for optimal customer QCD satisfaction. Key responsibilities include enforcing Industrial Planning Golden rules, team management, reporting, and supporting execution.

Job Title : Project Supply Chain Lead

Report to : Project Manager

Type : Permanent

Sector : Engineering and Technical

Functions : Engineer - Project 12 Months

Duties and Responsibilities :

Manage the Industrial Planner team, taking care of the adequacy between Demand (firm & forecast) and Resources (Manufacturing & Procurement) to reach customers QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) while optimizing site resources (people, machines & cash).

Key accountabilities :

  • Make sure Industrial Planning Golden rules & processes are applied.
  • Be a key contributor to reach the Industrial Planning KPIs targets.
  • Contribute to the APSYS roadmap related actions regarding industrial planning topics.
  • Make sure that demand management & scheduling (firm & forecast) is done in the Core Planning Tools and / or ERP.
  • Apply & ensure Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) rules are applied when moving in workshops.

Team management :

  • Allocate necessary resources to Industrial planning.
  • Manage the team of industrial planners.
  • Ensure the competencies ramp-up of the industrial planners.

Reporting & Communication :

  • Manage relationship with Project Team.
  • Ensure S&OP instance decisions are reflected and communicated internally / externally.
  • Report WIP, Finished Goods, Manufacturing Throughput, and Production Performance KPIs.
  • Give visibility on industrial planning situation, alert on delays and propose solutions.
  • Provide data for the S&OP process and ensure the latest update on ERP / Core Planning Tool.

Main Required Competences :

  • NQF level 8 in Supply Chain / Industrial Engineering - Mandatory.
  • Experience in industrial planning - mandatory.
  • Scheduling basics knowledge.
  • Good knowledge of Core Planning Tool, ERP, and Excel.
  • Fluent in English with good communication skills.
  • Innovative, pro-active, positive, agile, and customer-oriented.
  • Autonomous with a sense of urgency and ability to propose innovations.
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Logistics Supply Chain Manager

Durban, KwaZulu Natal Aj Personnel

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  • Undergraduate / Postgraduate qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain or Finance
  • Minimum of 5 yearsâ experience in a similar role
  • Previous experience in a manufacturing, electronics, or similar environment, working with utilities is advantageous
  • Proven success in production planning, managing inventory, working capital, warehousing, transportation, and people
  • Understand international trade, incoterms, and risk mitigation
  • Excel (advanced), SAP, and analytical capabilities

Responsibilities :

  • Oversee the supply chain / logistics activities of the company, specifically reducing the total cost of ownership
  • Manage Supply, Supplier quality, Obsolescence, and Price risk in accordance with the risk appetite set by the business
  • Manage Supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery of goods and services, and maintaining cost-effective logistics practices
  • Provide insights and driving initiatives to optimize logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure alignment with the companyâs operational and business objectives
  • Develop and implement strategies for logistics improvement, cost reduction, and risk management
  • Oversee demand planning, inventory optimization, and the Master Production Schedule (MPS)
  • Optimize transportation strategies, reduce costs, and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Manage warehouse operations, ensuring stock accuracy, process efficiency, and safety compliance
  • Develop and mentor the logistics team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement

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