Transport Assistant TopFloor Limited

Our client, an innovative brand offering fashionable beauty products, stylish accessories, quality lifestyle items and fun stationery and toys, is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Transport Assistant to join their dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and coordinating the transportation logistics ensuring timely and efficient delivery of people and goods.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate with managers to determine transport requirements and schedule transport to meet them.
• Assist with assessments of local transportation resources and infrastructure, and the contracting of transportation assets;
• Responsible for collection and delivery documents and materials as well as any other messenger duties to enable the smooth flow of work.
• Transporting of staff to and from sites to ensure the smooth flow of operations and ensuring safety of staff.
• Adhering policies and procedures on vehicle management and maintaining the vehicle logbook for each vehicle as per the set guidelines.
• Ensure the appropriate use, maintenance and repair of all vehicles, motorcycles and trucks;
• Ensure all company vehicles are serviced and roadworthy.
• Keep documents current such as registration, insurance, vehicle logs, daily inspection reports, etc.
• Support with the hire, training and supervision of other drivers that may be hired in future.
• Facilitate the annual registration and fitness of vehicles, motorcycles and trucks;
• Support with administrative duties as needed
• Any and all other tasks or responsibilities as requested by Supervisor

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Grade 12 Certificate
• Must hold a Craft Certificate or Trade Certificate in Mechanics; a degree is an added advantage
• Must have a valid driver’s license for motorbikes, vehicles and light trucks and a clean driving record
• Must have at least 2 Years experience in a similar role.
• Must have working knowledge of MS Office especially Ms Excel for data analysis, inventory and communication purposes
• Effective communication, including writing, speaking and interpersonal communication
• Quick critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent customer service and client relations skills
• Must be organised and also be able manage time and inventory (asset and spare part stock management) well
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable professionalism and focus on service.