Umbilo 2012

                      UMBILO CAMPUS

351 Umbilo Rd. Umbilo

Ph: 031 274 0300

2012 PROGRAMMES

Career options in transport & logistics

Transport and Logistics are two related areas which both offer good career opportunities for graduates. Logistics describes the management of activities associated with the planning and movement of materials, parts and finished goods across companies, together with the information flow that accompanies it.

The options available to you within the transport and logistics sectors are vast. 

What’s it like working in this sector?

People who work in this sector tend to have, either at the outset or soon into their careers, a genuine interest in at least some aspect of transportation or distribution.

Transport and logistics exemplify the 24/7 culture. Some, but by no means all, roles require shift work including evenings, nights and weekends. In addition, depending on the role, travel may be a regular feature both locally, nationally and even internationally. There are still significantly more males than females working within the sector. All applicants need to demonstrate a range of skills and the ability to work within a team.

So, what is Transport and Logistics?

Logistics: is the cost effective process of planning, implementing and controlling the efficient movement and storage of goods from the point of origin to the end-user. Transport: is the movement of products and people from one point to another via AIR, SEA, ROAD and RAIL.

Office administration

Office administration is a set of day-to-day activities related to financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel, and physical distribution and logistics, within an organization. Office administration includes planning work assignments for staff, supervising staff and dealing with other stakeholders. It is the process of overseeing the day-to-day operations of an office.