Hybrid Logistics Fleet Manager: Efficiency & Leadership

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 44,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Logistics Fleet Manager in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) with a hybrid work model to oversee transportation fleet operations, driver management, and route optimization, ensuring safety and cost efficiency. You will manage maintenance programs, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and lead a team of professional drivers in a rural logistics environment.

The role offers on-site oversight for critical operations and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fleet management or related logistics roles.
• Proven experience managing a diverse commercial vehicle fleet.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance and preventative maintenance programs.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fleet operations including scheduling, dispatch, and routing.
• Lead maintenance programs and ensure vehicle safety.
• Recruit, train, and manage drivers, enforcing policies and safety.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching, and conduct reviews.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Optimize fleet utilization and fuel efficiency to cut costs.

Skills

Leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting / cost control

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Admin

Tools

Fleet management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Logistics Fleet Manager in Queenstown (Eastern Cape) with a hybrid work model to oversee transportation fleet operations, driver management, and route optimization, ensuring safety and cost efficiency. You will manage maintenance programs, ensure compliance with transport regulations, and lead a team of professional drivers in a rural logistics environment.

The role offers on-site oversight for critical operations and opportunities for professional