Barloworld Transport is looking for a Fleet Controller to join the depot in Germiston
Barloworld Transport, a leading freight and logistics company, is looking for a Fleet Controller to join our depot in Germiston.
Job Purpose
To co-ordinate operational activities with drivers to ensure that cargo is delivered and collected in line with company standards and requirements. Duties herewith include:
- Plan the delivery and collection of products by accessing and interpreting the customer schedule, determining the availability of fleet and drivers, compiling, implementing and evaluating the effectiveness of the delivery plan.
- Track and monitor routes of vehicles on the company internal tracking programme.
- Ensure that the refuel processes and procedures are completed correctly for the designated vehicle fleet.
- Issue loading numbers/ instructions to drivers and monitor loading and off-loading times. Ensure delays are escalated.
- Proactive monitoring of driver working hours to avoid violations (incl. adherence to sleeping and monitoring procedures).
- Manage the day to day performance of drivers.
- Conduct briefing and de-briefing sessions with drivers and ensure all documentation is verified in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Coach, mentor and counsel drivers and create a work environment to ensure drivers perform to their optimal ability.
- Ensure effective and efficient communication to drivers by issuing special instructions, liaising between drivers and the workshop (services and breakdowns), responding to fleet alarms, handing over to the next shift, and escalating problems to the relevant manager.
- Collect and capture loading, off-loading and trip information in accordance with relevant company policies and procedures.
- Ensure driver’s adherence to health and safety standards, initiatives and legislative requirements.
- Manage safety of the fleet by issuing and keeping records of protective equipment, ensuring the correct usage of protective equipment, keep an accurate register of all safety equipment and ensure defective equipment is reported on.
- Manage fleet maintenance by implementing checks and controls for tyres, implementing service places for vehicles, ensuring that break downs of vehicles are speedily attended to, implement preventative maintenance plans for vehicles, ensure that all vehicles are roadworthy and certificates are displayed on the vehicle.
- Complete incident or accident documentation as and when required.
- Generate relevant reports on daily, weekly and monthly basis as required.
- Support the implementation of the Smart Trucker methodology through the implementation of SmartComs, IDPs, scorecards, wellness drives and performance management.
Minimum Requirements…
- Matric / Grade 12.
- Certificate/ Diploma in Road Transport Management/ Logistics or equivalent.
- Minimum two years’ previous experience in a transport environment is an added advantage.
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook).
- MAX knowledge an added advantage.
- Knowledge of the NBCRFLI main agreement.
- Knowledge of the SmartCom methodology and process.
- Driver’s license.
- Must be able to work shifts.
Personal competencies
- Checking things.
- Following procedures.
- Managing tasks.
- Taking Action.
- Making decisions.
- Challenging ideas.
- Understanding people.
- Thinking positively.
If you meet the above criteria, then please send your CV via the online application process on or before the 22nd April 2024. Please note that if you have had no response to your application by the 25th April 2024, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Barloworld Transport is an Equal Opportunities Employer.