About Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality

The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality (NMBM) is one of South Africa’s nine Category A metropolitan municipalities, located on the picturesque shores of Algoa Bay in the Eastern Cape. Our metro brings together the vibrant city of Gqeberha, the historic towns of Kariega (formerly Uitenhage) and Despatch, and surrounding rural communities — united in purpose. Named in honour of former President Nelson Mandela, our municipality upholds the values of service, dignity and shared opportunity.

Qualifications and experience

• Three-year tertiary qualification in Transport Management/Fleet Management or equivalent.
• A valid Code B driver’s licence.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Four to five years’ relevant experience.

Attributes and competencies

• Good oral skills, leadership skills and communication skills.
• Must possess interpersonal skills and sound decision-making skills.
• Strong managerial and report-writing skills.
• Supervisory skills.
• Contract management skills.

Job purpose

• Managing and controlling all Municipal vehicles, construction plant and equipment, the procedural applications, interventions and activities of the Fleet Operations functionality through the planning and co-ordination of providing a cost-effective transport/plant hire and lease fleet to the users within the Municipality, reporting on outcomes and/or proposing on opportunities for improving service levels.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.