PURPOSE OF JOB

To oversee and manage the on-time deliveries of feed to the company’s customers on a daily basis and be responsible to facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of trucks.  

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Administration

• Uphold shift roster for drivers two weeks in advance
• Responsible for risk and safety assessment for on farm deliveries and to ensure that  procedures are adhered to. Ensure silo inspection on farms are done and documented.
• To follow the correct procedures and processes regarding procurement
• Submit driver’s schedules for payment to HR by the 16th of each month

Fleet Management

• Schedule deliveries daily, in conjunction with the customer liaison administrator.
• To maintain an efficient and reliable fleet of trucks by ensuring that the maintenance of the trucks is planned according to schedule to avoid unplanned downtime.
• To maximise the efficiencies of the trucks and drivers by utilising the Vehicle Tracking system and to continually evaluate the driver’s performance.
• To make sure that there is a full complement of experienced drivers available by following the recruiting procedure and doing relevant driving and reference checks.
• To operate the fleet of trucks within the budgeted cost parameters.
• Control of the spares and consumables of the fleet of tankers to ensure that the    spares are on hand when needed.
• Responsible to ensure that the trucks are maintained in a presentable and   acceptable roadworthy condition by implementing processes and checks.

Leadership and Human recourses

• Comply and implement De Heus SA Leadership and Human Resources procedures and work instructions.
• Continually strive to improve teamwork with employees.
• Manage production employee relation climate and ensure corrective and disciplinary action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
• Manage distribution staff time keeping, leave roster and attendance in line with Company procedure.
• Request recruitment of distribution staff and organise exit medicals. 

Daily Operations

• Ensure that drivers have valid PDE and are renewed when applicable .
• Ensure that drivers maintain our good image in the marketplace.
• Responsible to ensure that there is always enough diesel stock .
• Ensure trip sheets are done and documentation filed.
• Ensure correct loading of vehicles

Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience

• Matric (Grade 12 Certificate)
• Diploma in transportation would be an added advantage.
• Valid Code EC driver’s license (no endorsements)
• No criminal record
• 3 Years previous proven experience in bulk tanker deliveries essential.
• 3 Years previous Production experience, preferably in the Milling Industry.
• Customer liaison experience essential.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems

Skills

• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Conflict handling skills
• Communication and influencing skills
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Written communication skills
• Excellent planning ability.

Behaviours 

• Positive, pro-active, results-driven attitude
• Innovative
• Highly ethical and principle-driven
• Committed, dedicated, motivated
• Self-starter and follow-though
• Energy, drive, courage and tenacity
• Required to work with minimum supervision

Adverse Working Conditions

•    Long hours
•    Overtime
•    Dust
•    Stress

Applicants must submit a comprehensive CV, with work-related references to hrsa@deheus.com

Closing date:     30 May 2024

Please note that only applicants who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. De Heus reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised.