Assistant: Transport Technical

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg seeks a Fleet Controller to ensure the company fleet is available daily, roadworthy, cost effective and on time. You will oversee servicing, drive compliance and work with regional teams to optimise transport operations.

Key duties include completing pre/post trip inspections, submitting job cards and parts for sign-off, reporting accidents, managing COF scheduling, tyre stock, and after-hours breakdown availability.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent qualification required.
• Technical background is ESSENTIAL.
• Valid driver's license C1, EC1 will be advantageous.
• At least 2 years fleet experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance (Lube service) to be done.
• Fleet control – Daily check sheets to be done on Fleet.
• Ensure all vehicles booked for Services and taken in and collect.
• To ensure all defects are reported.
• Ensure workshop bay and storeroom are clean and tidy before leaving premises.
• To ensure all work carried out must have job card and parts – must be handed to Transport Controller to sign off.
• Report Accidents and damages to Transport Controller.
• To ensure all Pre and Post trip inspections are removed from books in trucks and place them in file organizer in store.
• Ensure monthly COF is done.
• After service inspections.
• Tyre stock control – Recon to be kept on all tyre stock.
• Fines and traffic violation controlAvailability to do breakdown (after hours)

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Planning skills

Organising skills

Sense of urgency

Results orientation

Respect

Innovation / Continuous Improvements

Education

Matric or equivalent qualification

Job description

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to strive for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

About Premier FMCG

Premier FMCG is at the heart of South Africa's FMCG industry, delivering trusted, iconic brands across our Bakery, Milling, Confectionery, Home & Personal Care and Culinary divisions. We are driven by innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance growth culture. We empower our people to stride for excellence ensuring that our products and people make a difference in the everyday lives of our consumers.

Job Purpose

To ensure the Premier fleet is available every day, roadworthy, cost effective and on time

Key Responsibilities

• Maintenance (Lube service) to be done
• Fleet control – Daily check sheets to be done on Fleet
• Ensure all vehicles booked for Services and taken in and collect
• To ensure all defects are reported
• Ensure workshop bay and storeroom are clean and tidy before leaving premises
• To ensure all work carried out must have job card and parts – must be handed to Transport Controller to sign off
• Report Accidents and damages to Transport Controller
• To ensure all Pre and Post trip inspections are removed from books in trucks and place them in file organizer in store
• Ensure monthly COF is done
• After service inspections
• Tyre stock control – Recon to be kept on all tyre stock
• Fines and traffic violation controlAvailability to do breakdown (after hours)

Experience And Qualifications

To perform effectively in this role, the following minimum qualifications and work experience are required:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• Technical background (ESSENTIAL)
• Valid driver's license C1, EC1 will be advantage
• At least 2 years fleet experience

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to function in a team
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Numerical skills
• Organising skills
• Planning skills
• Innovation / Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Sense of urgency
• Results orientation
• Respect

Working Conditions

• Able to work in a high performance, results oriented environment
• Ability to deliver results through regional bakery teams
• Ability to travel when required
• Overtime will be expected from time to time
• Must have own transport
• Able to work in different roles within the department from time to time

Diversity & Inclusion

Premier FMCG is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including people living with disabilities. By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in line with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI Act) for recruitment purposes.

Closing Date: 18 September 2026