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Transport Supervisor and Team Leadership Development

Develops the leadership and people skills that transport supervisors need to run a shift of drivers, controllers and workshop staff. The programme moves beyond systems to cover communication, discipline, safety leadership and handling difficult conversations. It reflects the mix of pressures in South African transport operations, from union environments to shift work and driver shortages.

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What you will be able to do

  • Plan and lead a transport shift that balances safety, cost and delivery targets.
  • Communicate instructions and feedback clearly to drivers and depot staff.
  • Apply fair discipline and manage attendance and conduct issues.
  • Lead daily safety briefings and reinforce safe driving behaviour.
  • Handle conflict and difficult conversations without escalating tension.
  • Coach team members and build accountability across the shift.

Course outline

  1. 01The Transport Supervisor Role and Responsibilities
  2. 02Planning and Leading the Shift
  3. 03Communication and Briefings
  4. 04Discipline, Attendance and Conduct
  5. 05Safety Leadership on the Depot Floor
  6. 06Managing Conflict and Difficult Conversations
  7. 07Coaching and Building Accountability
  8. 08Reporting Up and Managing Performance

Who should attend

Designed for transport supervisors, depot team leaders, workshop foremen and controllers stepping into leadership roles. It also supports experienced staff being groomed for operations management.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Nairobi5US$1,800Closed
5 to 9 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800Register
12 to 16 Oct 2026Lusaka5US$1,800Register
19 to 23 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800Register
26 to 30 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800Register
2 to 6 Nov 2026Lagos5US$1,800Register
9 to 13 Nov 2026Dubai5US$1,800Register
16 to 20 Nov 2026Johannesburg5R18,000Register
23 to 27 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000Register
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Durban5R18,000Register
7 to 11 Dec 2026Pretoria5R18,000Register

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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