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Transport Manager - Mpumalanga

Transport Manager - Mpumalanga

Sappi Southern Africa
Country:  South Africa
City:  Ngodwana
Location:  Forestry Ngodwana Csc
Division:  Supply Chain
Posting date:  Jun 3, 2026
Closing date:  17 Jun 2026

We are hiring!


We’re on the lookout for an experienced Transport Manager to effectively manage and control the

transport and loading  fleet in order to ensure the rateable supply of timber to various regional markets


As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Plan daily weekly and monthly transport and loading requirements according to sales plan
  • Assess daily haulage/delivery performance against planned schedule
  • Ensure that vehicles are dispatched by monitoring actual deliveries against daily plan
  • Assess availability and uptime of trucks
  • Assess depot stocks to ensure stock rotation is accounted for when planning operations
  • Conduct regular route and depot inspections to ensure all required standards are adhered to
  • Plan future route and depot requirements with the Forester and Roads Engineer as per Harvesting APO
  • Promote safety amongst transport and Contractors according to Sappi’s safety standards
  • Liaise with DOT/RTMS regarding route conditions and special permits
  • Monitors the efficient running of the approved contracts/agreements
  • Ensure that fleet optimisation is based on route leads, depot stocks and mill requirement
  • Compile reports as required by the business

 

What are we looking for?

  • National Diploma in Logistic/Transport and/or a Forestry related qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree would be advantageous
  • Up to 5 years relevant experience
  • Valid EB (Code 8) driver’s License

We are hiring!


We’re on the lookout for an experienced Transport Manager to effectively manage and control the

transport and loading  fleet in order to ensure the rateable supply of timber to various regional markets


As a Transport Manager, you will be responsible for:

 

  • Plan daily weekly and monthly transport and loading requirements according to sales plan
  • Assess daily haulage/delivery performance against planned schedule
  • Ensure that vehicles are dispatched by monitoring actual deliveries against daily plan
  • Assess availability and uptime of trucks
  • Assess depot stocks to ensure stock rotation is accounted for when planning operations
  • Conduct regular route and depot inspections to ensure all required standards are adhered to
  • Plan future route and depot requirements with the Forester and Roads Engineer as per Harvesting APO
  • Promote safety amongst transport and Contractors according to Sappi’s safety standards
  • Liaise with DOT/RTMS regarding route conditions and special permits
  • Monitors the efficient running of the approved contracts/agreements
  • Ensure that fleet optimisation is based on route leads, depot stocks and mill requirement
  • Compile reports as required by the business

 

What are we looking for?

  • National Diploma in Logistic/Transport and/or a Forestry related qualification
  • Bachelor’s degree would be advantageous
  • Up to 5 years relevant experience
  • Valid EB (Code 8) driver’s License

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.

ABOUT SAPPI

Sappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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