Divisional Manager
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Job Location:
Nigel - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
A career opportunity exists at TRANSMAC NIGEL for the position of:
DIVISIONAL MANAGER
The Divisional Manager is responsible for the full operational financial safety and people performance of the division.
Job Summary:
Management and Planning:
- Lead and manage all divisional operations and service planning activities.
- Oversee daily depot operations load planning route optimisation and scheduling.
- Ensure planning vs actual performance is monitored and corrected.
- Approve operational exceptions and over-rides.
Reporting & Governance:
- Prepare and present divisional reports for MANCO / EXCO.
- Report on KPIs financials safety and operational performance
- Ensure audit readiness and document control
- Report on divisional profitability and cost per km fleet utilisation and uptime on-time delivery performance fuel consumption vs benchmark.
Process Management:
- Manage and optimise fleet productivity to ensure on-time delivery and collection with minimum loss in kilometres and / or minimal en-route lay over.
- Oversee TMS compliance and operation control reporting.
- Ensure POD control booking accuracy and invoice cut-off adherence
Fleet & Asset Management / Performance:
- Oversee fleet availability maintenance planning and compliance.
- Monitor fleet performance fuel efficiency through effective route planning and monitoring systems.
- Monitor KPIs (fuel kms utilisation tonnage on-time delivery standing time etc.)
- Manage asset tracking and movement reporting.
- Review maintenance contracts and supplier performance.
- Manage and monitor with the technical department on the scheduling of maintenance on vehicles.
- Monitor vehicle uptime (VOR) breakdowns and repair turnaround times.
- Ensure inspections COFs permits and certificates are current.
Financial & Performance Management:
- Take accountability for divisional P & L performance
- Prepare and manage budgets forecasts performance and management reports.
- Ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation processes
- Drive cost control initiatives and identify opportunities for operational improvement.
- Drive profitability and margin improvement initiatives
- Monitor fuel usage maintenance costs and variable expenses.
- Support procurement processes and cost negotiations (3-quote principle)
Clients & Stakeholder Management:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients stakeholders.
- Conduct site visits to clients depots and service providers.
- Participate in client reviews and service performance meetings.
- Resolve escalations and service failures promptly.
- Collaborate with sales and marketing regarding capacity and solutions.
Employee Management & Leadership:
- Lead motivate and develop high-performance divisional staff and supervisors across functions. Promote staff engagement communication and morale.
- Manage employees effectively in line with Company standards policies and code of conduct.
- Set performance goals and measurable targets per department.
- Address employee relations and disciplinary matters.
Safety Compliance & Risk:
- Ensure compliance in accordance with Company SOPs and Health and Safety Standards as per legislation.
- Enforce RTMS / PBS / permit / cross-border compliance where applicable.
- Oversee incident and accident reporting and investigations.
- Monitor driver behaviour fatigue management and risk indicators.
- Ensure PPE safety files toolbox talks and audits are maintained.
- Ensure the fleet and drivers comply with road transport safety and environmental regulations.
Requirements:
- Grade 12 with tertiary qualification in Transport / Logistics Management or Business Management (preferred).
- Minimum 8 10 years in transport / logistics or operations management with at least 5 years experience in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in the Road Freight and Logistics Industry especially in container logistics and fleet control.
- Strong financial acumen and budget management skills. Proven P & L responsibility experience.
- Budget and financial controls
- TMS and tracking systems
- Client relationship management
- Performance and KPI management
Remuneration & what we offer:
- Competitive market related salary package
- Monthly production bonus based on performance of fleet
- Company vehicle
**CVs must be sent to this email only with Divisional Manager TRANSMAC in the subject line.
Applications will close on Tuesday 31st March 2026 at close of business.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- area management
- Employee Evaluation
- Cold Calling
- Construction Experience
- Management Experience
- Profit & Loss
- Territory Management
- Restoration
- Sales Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Mentoring
