Operations Manager Transport/Fleet Management at University of the Witwatersrand

Purpose

• The Operations Manager -Transport & Fleet Management will be responsible for the day to day running of the Transportation Unit, ensuring a safe and reliable bus service to transport students, staff and visitors to and from various campuses and research sites. This responsibility will extend to developing strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the service

Brief Description        
Key responsibilities include the following

• Responsible for Drafting, Implementing and Monitoring of Sectional Budgets
• Participate in the establishment and implementation of Contingency Plans to reduce Financial Risk
• Manage the expenditures in line with the University 
• Ensure that Service Delivery within the University serves the Academic, Staff and Students in implementing the Services Department’s Strategic Goals
• Collaborate with Internal Customers and External Service Providers so as to develop cooperation and Team Work
• Actively Participate as Key Stakeholder in the Transport and Fleet Management Tender Processes
• Manages the SLA’s as specified in the contract agreement and ensure are adhered to
• Responsible to Formulate and Implement the Operational Plan to ensure High Service Delivery
• Apply the rightsizing fleet methods to conserve fuel and maintain high standard of fleet
• Involved in the environmental sustainability strategy to source eco-friendly vehicles for the University
• Undertake delegated responsibility of Proxy or Representative at Licensing Department
• Facilitate adhoc driver training in line with TETA Framework to reduce risk of accidents
• Management of staff as per the University’s HR Policies and Processes
• Effective management of poor or non-performance of staff
• Promote diversity and teamwork within your area of responsibility
• Carry out lawful and reasonable duties required by OHS, SHEQ 
• Support, facilitate and assist with the, implementation of new innovations, initiatives and service delivery 
• Key stakeholder in Project Management to ensure department project are executed within the agreed timeframes

Requirements

• Grade 12 
• Transport/Fleet Management Degree/B-Tech Degree
• Licenses
• Minimum C1 + PrDP Driver’s License

Required years of related experience

• 5 years in Transport & Fleet Management at Managerial Level

Technical Competencies

• Contract Management
• Basic Financial Management
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Motor Vehicle Maintenance 
• Transport Education Training Authority (TETA) Affiliation or 
• Fleet Management Certification 

Competencies (Knowledge, skills and behavior)

• Communication Skills
• Problem Analysis
• Diversity Management
• Customer Focus
• Result Orientation

Compliance/Statutory Requirements (Knowledge, Understanding and or training)

• Occupational Health and Safety Act  
• Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act 
• National Road Traffic Act 
• Basic Condition of Employment Act 
• Labour Relations Act
• Employment Equity Act 
• Any other relevant Legislation

Closing Date: 22 May 2022