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Agency:
Switch Recruit
Posted On:
Reference Number:
0062805
City:
JHB - Eastern Suburbs
Province:
Gauteng
Country:
South Africa
Contract Type:
Permanent
Availability:
Urgent
Salary:
Negotiable
Description:
A well-established logistics company is seeking an experienced Roadfreight Manager to oversee a large-scale fleet operation and lead a high-performing transport team.
This is a senior leadership role suited to someone with strong operational oversight, commercial awareness and the ability to bring structure and direction to a busy roadfreight environment.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a fleet of approximately 70 company-owned vehicles as well as subcontracted transport providers.
- Oversee local long-haul and cross-border FTL operations, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
- Lead and manage a team of 4–5 senior staff, with overall responsibility for 100+ employees including drivers.
- Provide operational support and act as second-in-command to the National Operations Manager when required.
- Drive fleet management strategies, including evaluating and implementing long-term vehicle leasing options.
- Monitor operational performance through systems, reporting and data analysis.
- Oversee cost management, including transport costing, insurance claims and operational efficiencies.
- Bring structure, leadership, and clear direction to the team to improve operational performance.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a Roadfreight / Transport Management role within a medium to large logistics company.
- Strong background in fleet management and transport operations.
- Experience managing large teams and multi-layered operations.
- Solid understanding of transport systems and reporting (experience with Winfreight would be advantageous).
- Knowledge of cross-border transport operations and long-haul logistics.
- Strong leadership, decision-making and operational planning skills.
If you meet the above requirements and are ready for a senior operational role within a growing logistics environment, we encourage you to apply.
Contact Details
Contact:
Refilwe Molefe
Phone:
E-mail Address: