Transport Manager

Location : Aeroton, Gauteng, with travel between Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal as required

Reporting To :  National Transport Manager

Job Description

This role is suited to a hands-on, driven and operationally strong transport professional who can support and manage day-to-day transport and fleet operations across a national team. The successful candidate must be able to work independently, manage pressure, analyse operational data, solve problems, and support the movement of goods safely, efficiently and on schedule.

The position requires a go-getter who can take ownership, think practically, find solutions, manage people, work with transport systems and data, and contribute directly to operational performance.

Purpose of the Role

The Transport Manager will support the planning, coordination, supervision and control of transport and fleet operations to ensure deliveries and collections are completed safely, efficiently, cost-effectively and on time.

The role includes scheduling vehicles, drivers and routes; monitoring tracking and fuel usage; supporting compliance with road safety and transport regulations; assisting with transport documentation and reporting; managing operational delays and incidents; and supporting continuous improvement across the transport function.

The successful candidate will also be involved in managing a national transport team, including drivers based in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, as well as transport controllers.

Key Responsibilities

Transport Operations & Route Coordination

Assist with the daily management of transport and fleet operations.

Schedule and coordinate vehicles, drivers and delivery routes.

Ensure deliveries and collections are completed on time and in line with operational requirements.

Monitor daily transport activity and take action where delays, route issues or service risks arise.

Communicate effectively with drivers, controllers, warehouses, customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Support senior transport management with day-to-day operational execution.

Assist with transport-related incidents, delays, route changes and service disruptions.

Help drive operational efficiency across the transport function.

Driver & Controller Management

Assist in managing a transport team of approximately 40 to 60 drivers and 6 controllers.

Support the management of a national driver base, including drivers permanently based in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.

Monitor driver performance, communication, compliance and operational discipline.

Support daily engagement with controllers to ensure effective coordin

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