Overview
Manager: Services & Logistics/Transport, Fleet, Business Operations Jobs in Durban, South Africa at Durban University of Technology
Position: Manager: Services & Logistics (Transport, Fleet, Business Operations)
DUT has approximately 33,000 students, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) is the first choice for highereducationin Kwa Zulu-Natal (KZN). It is located in the beautiful cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg (PMB). As a University of Technology, it prioritises the quality of teaching and learning by ensuring its academic staff possess the highest possible qualification that they can get.
The Durban University of Technology is a result of the merger in April 2002 of two prestigious technikons, ML Sultan and Technikon Natal. It was named the Durban Institute of Technology and later became the Durban University of Technology in line with the rest of the universities of technology.
DUT, a member of the International Association of Universities, is a multi-campus university of technology at the forefront of highereducation, technological training, research, andinnovation. In alignment with DUT’s strategy ENVISION 2030, the University would like to see its people (staff, students etc) becomeentrepreneurialandinnovative.
In 2020, DUT was ranked amongst the Top 500 Universities globally, and 10th for citations globally and 5th Nationally.
DUT has six Faculties:
Accounting and Informatics, Applied Sciences, Management Sciences, Engineering and the Built Environment, Health Sciences, and Arts & Design.
Real Estate Management
Post:
Manager:
Services & Logistics (Transport, Fleet, Business Operations)
Minimum Requirements:
Degree in (Transport and Fleet, Business Operations – PREFERRED) Logistics, management or equivalent (NQF
7).
5 years management experience in (Transport and Fleet, Business Operations), logistical services.
Must have sound knowledge of Logistics:
Logistics management, Corporate travel, Logistical services, Fleet Services and Management, Transport Service and Management.
Summary of Duties:
Oversee the entire process from acquisition,inventory managementto delivery.
Corporate travel management.
Correspond with clients, suppliers, fleet & transport, warehouses, and operations hubs to ensure efficiency of logistics services.
Find more efficient ways to move or deliver services.
Manage inventory and keep records.
Monitor and manage budgets.
Develop plans, select the better ways of delivering services and contracting.
Keep up to date on various ways and options for service delivery.
Customer service orientation.
Respond to and resolve complaints and problems.
Ensure reliable and efficient delivery of services within DUT campuses.
Understanding business requirements.
Developing the customer charter and action plans.
Ensure compliance with DUT policies and procedures regarding procurement and management of service providers.
Develop the service charter and SLAs.
Ensure stakeholders’ adherence to SLAs.
Manage and control budgets.
Assess and analyse the claims before they are submitted to finance for payment (Whether rates claimed are those contracted).
Ensure monthly meetings with service providers are held to track performance with contracts.
Development of people-centered management model.
Ensure staff understand service levels and adherence.
Develop the team culture and alignment across the unit.
Planning, organizing, and managing schedules for the teams.
Monthly meetings with relevant stakeholders to address challenges and any suggestions to improve service delivery.
Ensuring …
Title: Manager: Services & Logistics/Transport, Fleet, Business Operations
Company: Durban University of Technology
Location: Durban, South Africa
Category: Management
