Job Description

Job Summary MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Technical Degree/ Post Graduate Diploma, Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Trade Certificate is essential)
• Experience in a similar role: up to 5 years
• Knowledge of the transport, logistics and agriculture industry both operationally and technically Ability to analyse and evaluate market trends
• Strong financial acumen
• Good relationship building skills
• Innovative and lateral thinking
• Experience of Preventative Maintenance and planning systems
• Hands on management style
• Data driven decision making skills
• Independent
• Strong negotiation skills
• Team player and ability to work in a dynamic team environment
• Excellent reporting and presentation skills
• Ability to research and study industry and related topics (environmental scanning)
• Working knowledge of maintaining a large fleet comprising of trucks, trailers, yellow equipment and light vehicle in excess of 100 assets
• Safety management experience (preferably NOSA)
• World class operational experience (5S, 6 sigma etc.)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Expenditure Control - Expenditure is within budget - Ensure that General Manager and Line Manager are kept informed regarding expenditures - Appropriate corrective action regarding cost exceeding budget is timeously taken - Compile and review annual budget Monitor all workshop operations within areas of responsibility and ensure: - Vehicles are inspected after servicing and repairs - Quality standards are maintained - Vehicles are test driven after a service or a repair - Breakdowns are attended to timeously and breakdown analyses monitored to improve vehicle uptime - Quarterly fleet audits are conducted - Necessary arrangements are made when a vehicle accident or incident occurs - All legal requirements are complied with - The management of stores stock levels and the purchase of replacement parts and equipment - Stock checks are done randomly - Stock orders are signed - Close contact with suppliers of stock is maintained to ensure quality and service - Tyre maintenance standards are maintained, and spot checks are done - Weekly service schedules are compiled - The manage a service workshop which incorporates assets belonging to the Employer and / or Service Providers

• Fleet disposal and purchases - Documents are checked for accuracy and the correct completion - Service board is updated daily - Manage the fleet maintenance programme - Manage the budget vehicle maintenance costs to acceptable levels - Monthly reports are submitted timeously, according to the prescribed format General / Adhoc - SHEQ management in the workshop environment - Workshop systems execution and efficiency (Evolve) - Technical assistance by investigating fuel consumption anomalies - Wearcheck sample management and execution - Warranty claims - Disciplinary management - Staff time and attendance management

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