Key Purpose The key purpose of this role is to provide on the ground, technical and operational oversight and professional safety/fleet management service thereby ensuring that the Company operates in a lawful and ethical manner, abides by the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act, Road Transport Act, Governance Codes (Combined Code) of practice pertaining to Safety and Fleet Management, including SAB Safety Policy and Standards and Corporate Governance, and ensures protection of stakeholder interests through mitigation at source of loss and safety risk, purely and speculatively across the broad spectrum of the SAB operations. Key Roles And Responsibilities Conduct shop-floor ongoing coaching on OHS Act Ensure compliance with the OHS Act of 93 and the Road Traffic Act Accountable for providing sustainable fleet/safety support to sites stationed at and remotely contracted to support including sales/commercial operations Be available for emergencies; devise smart plans to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders outside of perimeter fencing Conduct daily stringent inspections of the depot fleet for compliance against legal and company requirements Report on daily fleet availability (Trucks, Trailers, FLT’s and MFLT’s) Maintain and archive records and documentation as per SAB and legal requirements including maintenance job cards, licensing history, and pre‑trip inspections Manage internal self‑audits Analyse findings and monitor implementation of corrective action Implement and sustain the DPO Fleet and Safety Pillars through DPO Self Assessments and Zone DPO Audits Attend weekly DC Fleet Meeting providing insight on DC fleet and contractor performance aligned to the TOR Asset verification in line with the BRN Understand vehicle‑specific maintenance and service requirements for all vehicle categories (trucks, trailers, forklifts and warehouse cleaning equipment) Empower operators and line managers to provide encompassing 21st‑century leadership to operations Develop and maintain site standards to minimise losses, ensure compliance with legal provisions (e.g. OHS Act, Environmental Act, COVID Act) and limit exposures Be accountable for the maintenance of the environmental programme and the execution of required internal and external audits Ensure all workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff Ensure all new employees and contractors are inducted into the SHE programme Ensure site procedures and work instructions are maintained, issued to staff and relevant staff training is conducted Accountable to ensure that safety risks are adequately addressed and monitor audits, surveys, maintenance to minimise fire and explosion risks Manage depot preventive and corrective maintenance plan and schedule, adhering stringently to schedules for all vehicle categories to keep the fleet continuously maintained and available Continuously manage COF and licensing process Obtain quotes from suppliers on fleet maintenance and repairs Support RFM in managing expenditure against the budget (VLC) with monthly latest estimate (LE) aligned to period phasing (DC) Manage spare part levels (incl. tyres) to ensure min / max levels adherence Conduct Workshop Safety 5s and review maintenance SOPs to ensure safe practices are followed Utilise CR360 to report non‑conformances, incidents and accidents Minimum Requirements Relevant 3‑year tertiary degree or diploma 2–3 years of fleet functional work experience Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 93, South African Road Traffic Act and governance frameworks Business and financial acumen Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word and knowledge of SAP Strong analytical ability demonstrated Good performance track record Health and Safety knowledge People management experience (an advantage) Additional Information BAND: VIII SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short listing. #J-18808-Ljbffr