GENERAL MANAGER – TRANSPORT (BULK) KRUGERSDORP_Ref 100606

Are you a senior transport and logistics professional with extensive experience in bulk commodity transportation? Do you have an established network and strong relationships within the South African bulk transport industry?

We are looking for an experienced General Manager: Transport – Bulk to lead and drive bulk transport operations, managing fleet capacity, subcontracted transporters, operational performance and profitability across key transport corridors.

Key Responsibilities:

•            Lead and execute the bulk transport strategy, ensuring efficient, safe and cost-effective operations.

•            Manage relationships with local bulk transporters, subcontractors and key industry stakeholders.

•            Oversee mine-to-port transportation of bulk commodities, including cross-border movements into Mozambique.

•            Develop transport capacity plans, allocate fleet resources and manage daily load scheduling.

•            Manage transporter contracts, rate negotiations, SLAs and service delivery.

•            Oversee fleet utilisation, maintenance, fuel consumption and operating costs.

•            Ensure accurate weighbridge controls, tonnage reconciliation and cargo integrity.

•            Drive transport revenue, gross margins, budgeting and cost efficiencies.

•            Ensure compliance with road transport legislation, RTMS, SHERQ and cross-border requirements.

•            Manage transport teams, tracking operations, performance reporting and customer relationships.

Minimum Requirements:

•            NQF Level 7 Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain or Business.

•            At least 5 years’ senior management experience in road freight or transport operations.

•            Proven experience managing subcontracted transporters and fleet operations.

•            Strong knowledge of the South African bulk transport industry.

•            CRITICAL: Established knowledge of and relationships with local South African bulk transporters. This is a key requirement for the position.

•            Experience in bulk mineral or mining commodity transportation (mine-to-port) will be highly advantageous.

•            Strong commercial, financial, negotiation and operational management skills.

•            Knowledge of RTMS, road transport legislation and cross-border transport requirements.

•            Valid driver’s licence and passport.

🚀 The Ideal Candidate:

A commercially astute and hands-on transport leader with a strong industry network, excellent transporter relationships and the ability to drive operational excellence, profitability, safety and service delivery across complex bulk transport operations.

📩 Interested or know someone suitable?

Please email your CV to admin1@smartplacements.co.za

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