Transport Supervisor

Job Description

Would you like to be part of a value-driven, commercially oriented international environment where we enable global trade every day? The Transport Supervisor – Linehaul Operations is responsible for supervising and coordinating dedicated transport operations, including long-distance and regional linehaul transport activities, to ensure efficient, safe, and cost-effective delivery performance. The role focuses on route execution, dedicated fleet operations, customer service delivery, fleet productivity, driver management, and operational performance across the transport network.

WHAT WE OFFER:

When you join Maersk, you’ll find that the world is your workplace. You’ll work in a culturally diverse, stimulating environment, surrounded by new ideas and different ways of doing things. We believe in individual performance within highly professional teams supported by our distinctive values. To us teamwork means acceptance, respect, dedication, and the idea that we can achieve more when we all pull together. Living our values means competing in the marketplace in an ethical way so our name is synonymous with being a credible and valuable business partner.

Through Constant Care and Humbleness, we strive to prepare for the future, while never forgetting that our customers and competitors are key to our ability to improve. In our daily work Uprightness and Our Employees mean that transparency and accountability in everything we do go hand in hand with being an inspiring, challenging place to work. At Maersk, we take pride in hiring the best person for the job – irrespective of gender, age, nationality, or religious belief.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management

• Supervise daily dedicated transport and linehaul activities and ensure all loads are dispatched and delivered according to schedule.

• Coordinate vehicle scheduling, route planning, and load allocations.

• Monitor fleet movement and ensure maximum vehicle utilisation and operational efficiency.

• Track delivery performance and proactively manage delays or operational disruptions.

• Liaise with customers, branches, drivers, and operational teams to ensure smooth execution of deliveries.

• Ensure adherence to service level agreements and delivery timeframes.

Fleet & Driver Supervision

• Supervise drivers and transport crews to ensure compliance with operational standards.

• Conduct driver briefings regarding routes, schedules, safety, and customer requirements.

• Monitor driver performance, fuel consumption, and trip productivity.

• Ensure vehicle inspections and maintenance requirements are completed timeously.

• Investigate incidents, accidents, breakdowns, and non-conformance issues.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure compliance with road traffic legislation, company procedures, and transport safety standards.

• Monitor compliance with driving hours, vehicle loading limits, and documentation requirements.

• Promote safe driving practices and operational discipline.

• Ensure all transport documentation and PODs are completed accurately.

Customer Service

• Maintain professional communication with customers and internal stakeholders.

• Address delivery issues, customer complaints, and operational challenges effectively.

• Ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction are maintained.

Reporting & Administration

• Prepare operational reports, fleet utilisation reports, and KPI summaries.

• Monitor fuel usage, route efficiency, and operational costs.

• Maintain accurate records of trips, deliveries, incidents, and driver performance.

• Support the Transport Manager in identifying operational improvement opportunities

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Someone with:

• Grade 12 / Matric.

• Diploma or qualification in Transport, Logistics, or Supply Chain Management will be advantageous.

• Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in transport operations, preferably in linehaul or long-distance transport.

• Experience in fleet coordination, route planning, and driver supervision.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office and transport management systems.

• Valid driver’s license.

Key Competencies and Skills:

• Strong operational planning and coordination skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Leadership and team management capability.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability.

• Knowledge of transport compliance and safety standards.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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