ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FLEET

Job Overview

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health is seeking an Assistant Director: Fleet for the eThekwini District Office. Candidates must possess a Senior Certificate, a Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management, Public Management, or Public Administration, a minimum of five years' experience in fleet management (including three years of supervisory experience), and a valid driver's license. Key duties include overseeing district vehicle fleets, conducting audits, managing expenditure, ensuring policy compliance, and providing emergency support. Applications can be submitted via mail, online e-recruitment, or email.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification
• Degree or National Diploma in Transport Management, Public Management, or Public Administration
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in fleet management
• A minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience in a transport-related environment
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of Public Service Financial Management, departmental policies and procedures, and project management
• Familiarity with the Skills Development Act, Labour Relations Act (LRA), and Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
• Computer literacy skills

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee management and use of fleets in hospitals, CHCs, EMS, Mortuaries, and PHC
• Ensure compliance with fleet management policies and prescripts
• Conduct fleet audits and compile/present reports to district management and provincial office
• Monitor and report on fleet management indicators on the Annual Performance Plan
• Ensure availability of fleet to reduce complaints by monitoring servicing and necessary repairs
• Conduct physical inspections to determine the condition of fleet for possible damage
• Identify underutilized vehicles due for replacement (BOS)
• Monitor the allocation of KZN vehicles and vehicles used for private on official use
• Maintain proper records for fleet management and audit purposes
• Ensure functionality of accident committees across the district
• Identify fleet risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Monitor fleet expenditure across the district
• Conduct stakeholder engagements for the rationalisation of transport
• Provide on-road emergency support for incidents relating to fleet such as hijackings and accidents
• Provide input and implement policies pertaining to licensing of district vehicles
• Monitor licensing discs and tracking discs for all vehicles in the district
• Monitor asset register of departmental vehicles
• Coordinate and monitor payment of fines to relevant traffic departments

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