Branch Supervisor

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS), a division of Takealot Online (RF) (Pty) Ltd, is looking for a highly talented Branch supervisor  to join our team in Port Elizabeth 

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Revolutionising e-commerce logistics in South Africa with cutting-edge technology and operational excellence. We deliver 30+ million orders annually, empowering businesses and driving economic growth.

Who We're Looking For:

Innovative, ambitious individuals ready to shape the future of e-commerce logistics. At TFS, "Uniquely You" meets "Powerfully Us", where your individuality strengthens our collective mission.

At TFS, your growth is our growth. You'll be joining a team powered by Takealot Group's core values. 

 

This position reports to the : Hub Manager 

Your responsibilities can include:

• Responsible for the supervision of the fleet and all other secondary roles which flow from this function.
• Ensures the on-time delivery of product to/from the distribution center. 
• Ensure that fleet is adequate for operations and fully maintained
• Ensure effective maintenance of fleet and manage schedules vehicle services
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures
• Must continually work to promote the orderliness and cleanliness of the work area and maintain all company standards.
• Maintain daily meetings with staff. Meetings are focused on KPI management and other operational feedback for MR and Last mile deliveries
• Works closely with management to identify and resolve all issues and ensure quality service to our customers
• Ensures all drivers follow company procedures and apply discipline when and if necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Branch Manager
• It is required of you to work until your daily responsibilities are completed, which might result in you working longer than normally.
• Ensure Drivers are available for last mile deliveries daily, by working closely with the labour brokers with driver and assistant requirements.
• Compete accident and incident reports timeously and submit to respective parties
• Ensure that fleet costs are clearly recorded and reported to Branch Manager
• Manage daily staff and overtime efficiently to ensure labor cost is controlled
• Extracts data and generates reports which will assist in performance tracking and decision making.
• Ensures all CODs are cashed up and reconciled daily.
• All administrative documentation is labelled and filed as per procedures.
• All daily, weekly and monthly reports/ meeting minutes are up to date 
• KPI reports sent out timeously daily and are posted on notice boards
• Trains and supervise Driver Admins and Drivers to carry out the functions under their control.
• Uploads all new drivers for verifications.
• Oversees and arranges staff transport.
• Ensure that all staff are at work and attendance is 100%. All absent staff to have suitable corrective action to be taken consistently
• Measure and manage staff through formal staff appraisals, development, coaching and disciplinary procedures
• Effective leadership and direction for the team through involvement and communication to deliver on the relevant key business drivers
• Ensure 5S housekeeping standards are implemented and maintained
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards in you appointment as Fire Fighter
• Ensure the team complies to COVID19 protocols

Qualifications and experience:

• Minimum of Grade 12
• Tertiary qualification preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience 

Attributes required :

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude; self-motivated,
• Self-starter with high energy levels
• Strong organizational & prioritization skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to interact with internal & external stakeholders at all levels
• Comfortable with change and excellent team player
• Comfortable with learning and adapting to new systems
• Be able to work in a pressured environment
• Be able to complete tasks quickly & efficiently
• Be willing to go the extra mile
• A structured and disciplined management style
• Ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Computer literacy (excel, word, PowerPoint)
• Knowledge of vehicle tracking systems
• Experience in directly and indirectly managing people to deliver continuous improvement

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.