Fleet Coordination Specialist: Route Optimization & Maintenance

Placements24

Kempton Park

On-site

ZAR 300,000 - 420,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension contribution

Career growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Modern office facilities

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Logistics Coordinator with a Fleet Management focus in Gauteng. The role drives efficient fleet operations, supports driver scheduling, vehicle maintenance, and route optimization to ensure timely deliveries and high customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications

3–5 years of experience in logistics coordination or fleet management.
Knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance best practices.
Experience with fleet management software or routing optimization tools.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multitask.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management, especially with drivers.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily dispatch and scheduling of vehicles and drivers to meet deliveries.
Monitor driver performance and adherence to schedules, addressing issues promptly.
Coordinate maintenance scheduling with service providers to ensure fleet availability.
Optimize routes to minimize travel time, fuel use, and costs.
Maintain records of mileage, fuel, hours, and maintenance schedules.
Ensure compliance with transportation regulations, including driver hours and licensing.
Facilitate communication between drivers, warehouse, and customer service.
Participate in procurement and management of fleet assets.