Contract Manager | Mozambique

GRADE – GG12

Unitrans Africa has an exciting new opportunity for a Depot Manager in Mozambique.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Schooling qualification
• A tertiary qualification in Logistics, Agriculture or similar
• Computer literate with a good working knowledge in word and excel packages
• 3-5 years management/supervisory experience
• Interpersonal skills with special emphasis on industrial relations
• Excellent customer service skills

Advert Description

Specialized Management:  Land Preparation Services

• Implementing the new Minimum Tillage Land Preparation System
• Implementing the new UNIPLAN production monitoring system
• Implementing mechanical planting of seedlings in Nursery fields
• Coordinate and oversee mechanized land preparation operations
• Knowledge of field survey process and ability to interpret maps and designs
• Working knowledge of the crop (s) being cultivated
• Manage all aspects of equipment performance and productivity
• Become proficient with supporting hardware and/or systems that may be introduced from time to time (keep pace with technology)
• Actively seek opportunities to expand the business
• Compile and present meaningful reports to management & the client

General Management: Management of operational processes and contracts/service:

• Develop and maintain procedures which relate to day to day operational requirements
• Ensure proper utilization and scheduling of vehicles to achieve production targets as per customer requirements.
• Vehicle downtime to be monitored, controlled and kept to a minimum
• Constantly monitor the fleet to ensure:
  • Vehicle and driver security
  • Optimal usage of fuel
  • No unnecessary production delays
• Ensure adherence to procedures pertaining to
  • Work Rates (as per client requirements)
  • Safety and security standards
  • Optimal allocations of vehicles and staff
• Timeous vehicle inspections
• Identify, implement and maintain site/ depot specific requirements as per legislation, policy and customer requirement
• Manage and control vehicle maintenance, including:
• • Tyre tracking and scrapping requirements
  • Tyre cost and quality – though management of suppliers agreement
  • Tyre management system

Management of financial and administration requirements

• Monitor and manage costs
• Undertake accurate and timeous forecasting
• Screen all suppliers by comparing costs, quality products
• Report weekly on projects contract revenue, kilometers and profits
• Monitor and reconcile
• Daily kilometers travelled
• Monitoring fuel
• Rectify problematic vehicle or drivers
• Report on performance of the contact on a monthly basis
• Manage and control all assets that are acquired and disposed of according to the relevant procedure and ensure accurate recording

Management of safety, health, environment and quality

• Manage housekeeping, safety and quality by ensuring that all housekeeping audits are conducted regularly and that corrective action is taken if required, which includes:
  • Condition of the vehicles
  • Appearance of drivers
  • Appearance of offices
• Manage accidence and insurance
• Ensure accident report keeping system is maintained
• Safety and security orientation
• Implement and manage an effective SHEQ system addressing all safety risks

Effective management of human resources

• Effective Performance management
• Develop performance standards
• Measure performance accordingly for each position
• Conduct Performance Reviews and evaluate performance on a regular basis
• Coach and provide feedback on possible areas that can be developed or rectified
• Correct performance when required and discuss problem areas and discuss possible actions that can be undertaken
• Ensure effective record keeping by maintaining personal files for all subordinates
• Develop a Workplace Skills Plan by assessing the development and training required by subordinates
• Undertake purposeful recruitment as per operational requirements in line with Recruitment Procedures
• Monitor employees remuneration and benefits and compare the monthly staff costs with budgeted allocations
• Grievance
• Human resources report monthly

Effective customer relationship management

• Undertake effective client relationship management, including client entertainment when necessary
• Audit the quality of service provided through personal interaction with the customer on an ongoing basis and timeous corrective action is taken when required
• Monitoring and measuring