MacDonald’s Transport and Warehousing Vacancies

FLEET CONTROLLER

MacDonald’s Transport and Warehousing, a well-established fast-growing group of companies, with an equal
opportunity policy, has the following vacancy in Johannesburg

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• The successful candidate must have Grade 12 with 3-5 years’ experience in a Supervisory /
  Managerial role and knowledge of the long-Distance Transport industry.
• A Relevant tertiary qualification in the logistic field will be an added advantage.
• Good, interpersonal, leadership, motivation planning, and communicating (verbal & written)
  skills as well as bilingualism will be essential.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Management of the assets and staff under your control and the meeting of objectives set in the
  budget process. Maximum Utilization of Vehicles, planning of loads, routes, fuel, overnight
  locations etc.
• Service Level Agreements are met between MacDonald’s Transport and its customers.
• Assets and staff comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Accident / Incident investigation and submission of all documentation.
• Ensuring that all equipment / machinery is serviced within the allowed service intervals and
  planned COF’s updated.
• Maintaining of a high level of discipline, within the operations.
• Ensuring staff under your control maintain high level of service to customers.
• Preparation and submission of leave schedules in such a manner as to not effect customer
  requirements.
• Administrative duties and Document control. Solving of queries and problem solving
• Management of Drive-Cam as well as Tracking reports.
• Deadline Driven
• Submission of Monthly Management reports
• Must be willing to work Long hours and on Weekend if and when required.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

SEMI-SKILLED ARTISAN (TRAILER MECHANIC)

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The successful candidate must have Grade 12, a minimum of 5 years’ relevant diesel technical
experience. Must be a good communicator (verbal & written), with knowledge of the Health & Safety
requirements. The person must have the ability to function independently and in a team. The person
must have experience in maintenance on truck trailers and must have experience in welding. Must be
prepared to work after hours and weekends. Must be able to work under pressure. Valid Code 14
driver’s license.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Time management.
• Ensure that worksheets are completed correct.
• Ensure that workshop is neat and tidy.
• Proactive problem identification of possible truck defects.
• Maintenance of equipment as and when necessary.

Comprehensive CV’s to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

CLERK: SUBS

The ideal Candidates must be, friendly and service orientated. Grade 12 and computer literacy in the
Microsoft Office Package with three years relevant experience will be essential. Excellent administrative
skills as well as fluency in Afrikaans and English (verbal and written) will be an advantage. Require a
person with the ability to ask questions if needed.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Ensure subs contractor paperwork is in order.
• Handle day to day queries.
• Keeping load schedule op to date.
• Sending load information to invoicing office.
• General Administration.

Performance indicators:

• Accuracy
• Problem solving
• Disciplined
• Time management
• Ability to follow up outstanding tasks
• Good Communication
• Working under pressure

Comprehensive CV’s to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

MANAGER: TIPPER OPERATIONS

Skills and Qualifications:
A Relevant tertiary qualification in the logistic field will be an added advantage. Good, interpersonal,
leadership, motivation planning, and communicating (verbal & written) skills as well as bilingualism will be
essential. Knowledge of regulations in Warehouse.

Key Accountabilities:

• Management of all assets (min. 45 Vehicles) and staff under your control and the meeting of
  objectives set in the budget process, reporting to management any negative deviance in revenue and
  or cost and putting together action plans with responsibilities and timelines should the business unit
  under your control not meet the budgeted requirements objectives and the service requirements of
  our customers.
• Plan vehicle routes and conduct load planning, track vehicles hourly, communicate with drivers to
  ensure that instructions are conveyed to meet company and customer objectives.
• Ensure all vehicles are equipped with the necessary equipment to transport customer products and
  that you keep schedules of equipment on vehicles together with replacement schedules to minimize
  loss, record keeping and maintaining of schedules on standing times.
• Managing fuel consumption by vehicle and investigate the causes in deviances in fuel consumption,
  counsel drivers with excessive fuel consumption with regards to excessive speeds, excessive idling
  and required training identified and action taken.
• Assets and staff comply with all statutory and legal requirements.
• Accident / Incident investigation and submission of all documentation.
• Ensuring that all equipment / machinery / vehicles and trailers are serviced within the allowed
  service intervals.
• Ensure planned COF’s updated and downtime is minimized.
• Ensure that all POD’s are completed correctly and submitted timeously and in full, loads are
  captured, and documentation is handled in such a manner that invoicing to and payment by the
  customer is not delayed.
• Maintaining of a high level of discipline, within the operations, under your control.
• Preparation and Submission of leave schedules in such a manner as to not affect the operation and
  customer requirements.
• Administrative duties, document control and solving of queries.
• Management of Tracking systems.
• Deadline Driven.
• Ensuring Daily, Weekly and Monthly feedback and reports are submitted in time regarding the
  Business unit under your control.
• Must be willing to work long hours and on weekend if and when required.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

COMPANY SECRETARY

The successful person must be energetic, dynamic, good-natured and highly organized, with a minimum
of 5 years of relevant experience in a similar environment. Superior computer skills in MS Office
package, supported by good human relationships and communication skills.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Professionally manage the switchboard, handling all incoming and outgoing calls efficiently.
• Answer a high volume of calls while maintaining a rapid response rate in line with agreed service
  standards.
• Perform reception duties in an efficient, professional, and courteous manner.
• Accurately record and relay messages from customers and colleagues, ensuring they reach the
  correct person promptly.
• Manage and update speed dial numbers and extension list on the telephone system, ensuring
  updated lists are distributed throughout the depot.
• Procure and manage office stationery, ensuring adequate stock levels are maintained.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Board of Directors, Executive Committee
  (Exco), and Head of Finance.
• Assist with the coordination and organization of social and marketing events.
• Maintain and contract register of Clients and credit agreements.
• Maintain the Trust and Resolutions Register.
• Ensure that FICA documentation for Trustees is complete and up to date.
• Update and maintain Director schedules for all companies on an annual basis.
• Obtain and record Trustee confirmations for the Trust every six months.
• Update the Properties and Entities Schedule every six months, confirming property ownership
  within the Company and Trust.
• Arrange and Record Executive Committee and Board/Committee meetings and maintain
  minutes.
• Arrange travel and accommodation for Board members, Exco, and management.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

DRIVER: TRAINER

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Grade 12
• Train the trainer certification.
• Assessor & Moderator certificate and registration with TETA would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years previous truck driving experience (Super links)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in training and coaching long-distance drivers.
• In-depth knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of the transport and logistics
  industry.
• Excellent communication skills in English/Afrikaans (speaking, reading and writing).
• Knowledge of TETA accredited training requirements would be an advantage.
• Code EC (14) driver’s license with no endorsements.
• Valid PDP.
• Must be willing to travel with other drivers for a duration of at least 4 weeks in order to conduct
  on the job coaching.
• Must have working knowledge/experience of Super links (Tippers, Flat-decks, Drop-side Trailers)
• Must have working knowledge/experience of Scania and Volvo manufactured vehicles (6×4 truck
  tractor)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• To conduct classroom training, on-road training/coaching and driver assessments in line with
  company requirements, in order to ensure that all professional drivers employed by the
  organization meet performance standards and requirements.
• Assist with the preparation and scheduling of training interventions.
• Manage driver training programs (classroom and on-road training) for new and existing
  professional drivers. Conduct relevant assessments on professional drivers which may, as part
  of your duties, include classroom assessment, benchmark assessments against company
  requirements/policies (Short routes and long distance)
• Develop and prepare contract specific appendices (including Safe working Procedures and
  Planned job Observations)
• Develop and prepare contract specific appendices (including Safe working Procedures and
  Planned job Observations).
• Report on all training interventions and submit documentation (incl. attendance registers, and
  driver assessment documentation) on a weekly basis.
• Ensure that the vehicle is utilized optimally and to address fuel consumption queries, driving
  techniques and other related queries.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

ASSISTANT: MARKETING

QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Grade 12.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification.
• Friendly and service orientated.
• Good interpersonal, motivated, and planning skills.
• Good communication (verbal & written).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Prepare and send of quotations.
• Follow up on quotations send.
• Record keeping of success rate of quotations.
• Assist with calling customers and follow up on available loads.
• Give daily updates to customers on planned collections or deliveries.
• Assist with load booking.
• Assist marketer with appointments.
• Attending meetings with clients with marketers as needed.
• Request of Internal orders and contracts.
• Dealing with all relevant queries in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Record keeping of client’s requirements in collaboration with operations.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

Field Technician (Earthmoving Machines)

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, motivation, and planning skills.
• Able to work without supervision and maintain time management
• Willing to travel and work on client site.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to cope with pressure depending on work volumes.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Accurate and attention to detail orientated.
• Must be driven, disciplined and energetic.
• Sound administrative and computer skills.
• Sound knowledge of earthmoving machines, front end loaders, excavators, reach-stackers.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Innovative, inventive, and analytical, able to pre-empt and resolve problems with ease.

Accountabilities:

• Ensuring quality control on machines and equipment.
• Ensure all repairs and duties are performed as needed.
• Proactive problem identification of equipment & machine defects.
• Manage information and elements as well as sufficient reporting.
• Maintain a sound working relationship with clients.
• Time management.

A comprehensive CV to be forwarded to: recruitment@macdon.co.za

We wish you all the best with your applications