Manager: Fleet (Re-advertisement) at Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Job Purpose

• The management of the CPUT staff, student and nursing services transport system. The management of CPUT vehicle
• Fleet, comprising pool, maintenance, service, and emergency vehicles as well as the complement of pool drivers.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

•  National Diploma in Fleet Management and/or relevant equivalent qualification (NQF 6)
•  Relevant Fleet operations management experience in the management of similar fleets (minimum of 7 years experience)
•  Experience with legal contracts associated with passenger services and/or fleet management
•  Management of higher education transport services would be an advantage
•  Knowledge of the administration, management, and monitoring of passenger transport contracts
•  Basic knowledge of finance and accounting (including software)
•  Sound knowledge of fleet management systems
•  Sound knowledge of fleet Risk Management
•  Basic knowledge of surveillance systems

Recommendation

• B-tech or equivalent qualification in Fleet Management/Road Transport Management (NQF 7)
• Work experience in Higher Education

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• CPUT Staff and Student Transport Services (SSTS) Management
• Fleet Management Planning and Maintenance
• Sound knowledge of the topographical layout of CPUT premises and surrounding areas
• Human Resource Management
• Health and Safety Management
• Environmental Management
• Administration Management
• Financial Management
• Contract and Procurement Management (SSTS Contract & Fleet Management)
• Stakeholder Relationship Management and Communication
• Transport Department Information Management
• Develop, implement and communicate policies and procedures

Competencies

• Good listening skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Good administration skills
• Good communication skills (verbal and in writing)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team Ability to adhere to safety standards
• Required to work extended hours to manage crisis situations
• Ability to implement and monitor a Quality programme
• Ability to liaise and communicate with all levels of society
• Strong interpersonal, management, and management skills
• Ability to lead, initiate, innovate and manage
• Ability to achieve successful outcomes in handling difficult situations and stakeholders through critical thinking