Our Transport Company client has an opportunity for an experienced General Manager at their Johannesburg Depot.

Must have the appropriate tertiary qualification, as well as all-rounder senior management experience in Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and also have some general technical knowledge or background.

N.B. This position is Senior Management level.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

The ideal applicant will possess the following:-

• Tertiary qualification in Commerce / Engineering / Transport Management or equivalent.
• 5 – 8 years of experience in any of the above-mentioned fields, 3 of which should have been on a managerial position.
• Critical: A well all-rounder general senior management experience in business unit Operations, Finance, Human Resources, and also have some general technical knowledge or background.
• Sound senior management experience
• Distinguished excellence and a good track record in general management
• Experience in the Passenger Transport Industry will be an advantage
• Dynamic visionary with sharp business / financial acumen and strategist yet with hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of technical / engineering practices and procedures pertaining to the operation of a large bus fleet.

JOB OUTPUTS

Perform General Management and Control functions of the activities of the Business Unit including but not limited to:

1. Develop, propose and advise on the Company’s adoption of BU strategies and policies that are consistent with internal and external needs.
2. Ensure the profitability of the BU’s through sound financial management principles and practices.
3. Oversee and optimize resources in the planning and scheduling of bus operations to ensure the smooth running of services provided to the community.
4. Oversee and ensure efficient utilization of resources in the scheduling and execution of the overall maintenance plan for the buses in the BU.
5. Oversee effective utilisation of staffing in the BU.
6. Develop and ensure implementation of a Marketing Strategy to grow existing services and to attract new business.
7. Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
8. Develop and maintain sound communication and relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• The job involves long hours of work and a fair amount of stress
• The incumbent may be required to work long irregular hours as dictated by the Operational demands.

COMPETENCIES:

KNOWLEDGE  

–              Knowledge of the bus passenger industry

–              Knowledge of agreements and legislation as applicable to all aspects of running a bus company

–              Knowledge of the Key financial management Principles & Procedures, esp. budget development and                       management

–              Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures and related legislation

–              Knowledge of competitive Marketing principles and practices

–              Knowledge of the Technical / engineering practices and procedures as they relate to the operation of a                     large bus fleet.

–              Knowledge of the bus operations processes and systems

–              Computer literacy: Ms Word, Excel etc.

  SKILLS 

Good Analytic thinking & problem solving skills.

–              Good planning and organising skills.

–              Verbal and Written Communication skills.

–              Ability to build relationships with external parties

–              Diagnostic Ability

–              Leadership Skills

–              Good report writing skills

–              Excellent time management skills.

–              Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, other)

–              Presentation skills

–              Sound Judgement          –

ATTITUDE & CAPABILITY

Sharp business acumen

–              Must have a hands-on approach

–              Results orientation

–              Profit orientation

–              Stress tolerance.

–              Assertive and not be easily swayed

–              Willing to work after hours when necessary.

–              Proactive.

–              Attention to detail.

–              Decisiveness

–              Commitment

–              Self –management

–              Integrity

–              Tolerance for Diversity

–              Fairness in handling employees

Also e-mail cvs to mervyn@boanfidehc.co.za