Assistant Director: Transport And Logistics

In brief

**Overview** This role is for an Assistant Director in Transport and Logistics, reporting to the Chief Directorate: Supply Chain Management within the Gauteng Department of Community Safety. The position is based at the Head Office in Johannesburg and offers a salary of R487,197 per annum, plus service benefits. The reference number for this role is REFS/057141. **What you will do** Key responsibilities for this position include: * Managing transport services according to departmental policy. * Ensuring the maintenance of a vehicle asset register. * Monitoring vehicle movement. * Managing and keeping records on accidents. * Licensing Department-owned vehicles. * Verifying and processing monthly invoices. * Compiling payments for g-flee/stannic. * Issuing trip authority. * Booking vehicles for repairs and maintenance. * Facilitating the renewal of petrol cards. * Processing fuel claims and requesting new fleet. * Receiving and processing requisitions. * Receiving and checking goods. * Capturing goods on relevant registers. * Returning damaged, incorrect, and substandard goods. * Issuing goods as required. * Performing stock-taking according to the stock-taking plan. * Comparing stock counted with official records. * Capturing stock count on SAP. * Receiving and processing cellphone requests. * Performing cellphone administration (blacklisting, insurance claims, and repairing). * Processing payments and managing cellphone contracts. * Maintaining a cellphone register. * Calculating rate per kilo and processing requests. * Assisting with quotes and receiving applications. * Processing applications, calculating rate per kilo, and processing requests. * Administering the scheme process (maintenance, repairs, and accident). * Conducting workshops for users from Head Office and Regional Offices. * Providing information and support documentation required by the Auditor-General (AG) and Gauteng Audit Services (GAS). * Advising users on procedures and reforms. * General supervision of employees. * Ensuring all employees are trained and developed to deliver work of the required standard efficiently and effectively. * Developing, implementing, and monitoring work systems and processes to ensure efficient and effective functioning. * Managing performance, conduct, and discipline of staff. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Matric Certificate plus a 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management/Logistics/Transportation Management. * 3 years’ experience in supervisory/Logistics Manager/Transport Officer/Transport Admin Clerk roles. * All valid relevant driving licenses (A and EC). * No criminal record or case pending. * Knowledge and Skills: * MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook * Internet and E-mail * Customer relationship management * ELS and SAP * Interpersonal relations * Conflict management * Communications * PERSAL, FLEETMATIC, C VISION and Transport Policy * Interviewing, negotiation and facilitation skills * Inventory policy, cellphone policy and presentation skills * Report writing * Computer literacy * Advanced driving * **Added advantages:** Certificates in Computer Training Course, Call centre, Transport and Fleet Management, Advance Management Development Programme, Monitoring and Evaluation and Fleet Management. **Who should apply** This role is suited for a professional with a Matric Certificate and a relevant 3-year National Diploma (NQF level 6) or Degree (NQF level 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Transportation Management. Candidates should possess at least 3 years of supervisory experience in logistics, transport, or administration, and hold valid A and EC driving licenses. The ideal applicant will demonstrate proficiency in MS Office Suite, internet, email, customer relationship management, ELS, and SAP, as well as specialised systems like PERSAL, FLEETMATIC, and C VISION. Strong interpersonal, communication, conflict management, negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills are essential. A deep understanding of transport, inventory, and cellphone policies is required, along with report writing abilities and advanced driving skills. Furthermore, the candidate must be free of any criminal record or pending cases. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/gauteng-department-of-community-safety-vacancies-from-dpsa-circular-38-of-2026#spani-ref-refs-057141 Source: govpage

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• At least 3 years of experience.

• Microsoft Excel
• SAP

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