Overview
Operations Manager Jobs in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa at Unitrans
Title: Operations Manager
Company: Unitrans
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
At Unitrans, we make growth happen. Through safe, reliable logistics solutions, we help customers, industries and communities move forward every day. We believe growth is driven by people who take ownership, work together, and continuously look for better ways to deliver results.
As we continue to deliver on this commitment, we’re looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our specialised fuel and chemicals transport operation in Durban, Clairwood. This opportunity is suited to a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, develops high-perfoming teams, and delivers operational excellence through safety, accountability and collaboration.
What you’ll do
- Fleet Management – Oversee 80+ vehicle fleet operations, maintenance, utilisation and compliance, ensuring safe, reliable and efficient service delivery.
- Financial Control – Hold full P&L responsibility, managing fuel, tyres, labour and operational costs while identifying opportunities to improve performance and efficiency.
- Safety & Compliance – Uphold SHERQ standards, hazmat compliance, driver risk management and regulatory requirements, fostering a strong safety-first culture.
- Client Relations – Build trusted customer relationships, manage escalations and lead service reviews to ensure consistently high service levels.
- Team Leadership – Lead, support and develop Contract Managers and operational teams to deliver on key business objectives.
Continuous Improvement – Drive initiatives that enhance productivity, operational efficiency and fleet utilisation across the operation.