| INTRODUCTIONWe have a great opportunity at Unitrans for a Contract Supervisor at the Bush Valley contract in Tzaneen to supervise and control shift supervisors, drivers and assistants. Please view full job spec for more information 
 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience 
Diploma in Road Transport2-3 years supervisory and / or operational experience is required Skills and Knowledge 
Operational Systems and ProceduresSafety, Health, Environment and Quality ProceduresTechnical audit proceduresKnowledge of National Bargaining Council AgreementsCustomer service skillsProblem solving skillsJudgment and decision making skillsTime managementRoad traffic legislationNational Bargaining Council agreementsLabour relations act legislationOccupational Health and Safety Act LegislationKnowledge and understanding of vehicle maintenanceGeneral understanding of the technical aspects of vehicles and equipmentBasic understanding of financial principles Job Specification 
Maintain and control Costs
Monitor kilometers travelled on a daily basis according to the fuel issue systemMonitor and analyze overtime trends, allowances, and payments to minimize costsProvide input to the Weekly Flash Reports and Monthly ReportsMonitor day to day costs within section Controlling of vehicle maintenance 
Monitor and control the vehicle maintenance by ensuring that the maintenance schedule program for contract vehicles is monitoredEnsure maintenance costs are kept to a minimum by ensuring that vehicles are serviced regularlyReport on Vehicle defects immediatelyPlanning and OrganizingProblem SolvingPlanning and organizing SHEQ Procedures 
Ensure that housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required. This includes the condition of the vehicle, appearance of drivers and appearance of officesEnsure the safety audits are conducted regularly on all facets and that corrective action is taken if requiredEnsure that the reporting on safety is done accurately and timeously according to Company Procedures and Standards Management of staff 
Monitoring and measuringEffective training plansTraining needs analysisEnsure effective record keepingEnsure that the Grievance procedure is effectively implemented should employees have any grievancesEnsure that Disciplinary procedures are adhered to by all staff and undertake disciplinary hearings in a fair mannerConduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis Maintain Entropy system 
Accidents to be reported within 24 hoursMaintain an accident report keeping system in such a manner that accident frequency, cost trends, discipline and training needs are recorded Other 
Check the validity of licenses and transport permitsCheck that drivers are briefed on pre- trip on aspects including documentation, economic and defensive driving standards, fuel consumption, routes, delays and vehicle defects |