Depot Manager: Fleet and Plant (REF: 10/2026/06)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop the annual operational plan for the depot aligned to the key performance indicators for the regions.
• Report on operational progress in terms of the business and operational plans for the business unit.
• Ensure that all equipment and vehicles is maintained in terms of original equipment manufacturer standards
• Direct and oversee the implementation of the operational policies and procedures for depots.
• Ensure that procedures are conducive to meeting the operational as well as the safety and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with transport policy by all business units in the JRA.
• Oversee and ensure compliance with the OHSA as well as the RTA and related regulations. Responsible for ensuring the required measures are taken for safe working environment procedures, protective gear, signing of registers and safety checks etc.
• Ensure that all plant and vehicles is maintained and kept in a safe working condition.
• Ensure that standard operating procedures are in place for all plant used by business units in the JRA.
• Facilitate regular meetings with Depots on one-on-one basis and via LTO forum to decide on appropriate actions relating to fleet risks and fleet issues.
• Direct and ensure adequate measures for the management and monitoring of contractors to ensure compliance to contractual agreements as defined in the JRA operational parameters
• Ensure that expenditure is aligned with the allocated budget for the unit.
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports on the budget.
• Contribute to the JRA achieving a clean administrative audit outcome, from a unit perspective.

REQUIREMENTS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics Management, Mechanical or Civil engineering or relevant NQF level 7 equivalent.
• 8 years' experience in Logistics Management, Mechanical or Civil engineering inclusive of 5 years in a middle management position.