Fleet & Facilities Manager

New Generation Group; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management company in Johannesburg seeks a Fleet & Facilities Manager. The role involves overseeing fleet operations, managing maintenance and repair of facilities, ensuring safety compliance, and supervising staff. Ideal candidates should have tertiary qualifications in Fleet Management and a minimum of 3 years experience in managing similar operations with strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience managing fleet and facilities operations.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing diverse teams.
• Knowledge of relevant safety, environmental, and vehicle compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of fleet services including vehicle maintenance and safety compliance.
• Manage facilities operations including maintenance, repairs, and compliance.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for vehicles and facilities.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Fleet Management

Budget Management

Maintenance Management

Knowledge of compliance standards

Proficiency in fleet management software

Logistics

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Fleet Management or related field

Tools

AS400

Transportation Management Systems

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Job Purpose

The Fleet & Facilities Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and managing all activities related to the acquisition, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles as well as maintenance and operational readiness of facilities and related assets. This role ensures compliance with safety, environmental and regulatory standards while managing staff and budgets effectively to support company operations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Fleet Management Logistics Supply Chain or related field (e.g. BCom).
• 3 years of experience managing fleet and facilities operations preferably in a similar industry.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing diverse teams.
• Knowledge of relevant safety environmental and vehicle compliance standards.
• Budget management and procurement experience.
• Proficiency in fleet management information systems and maintenance software.
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and respond to emergencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of fleet services including vehicle maintenance, repair and safety compliance.
• Manage facilities operations including maintenance, repairs, cleanliness and compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop, implement and monitor preventive maintenance programs for vehicles and facilities.
• Plan and manage vehicle acquisition, surplussing and replacement programs in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Lead a team of maintenance supervisors and facilities staff providing training, coaching and performance management.
• Monitor fleet performance through KPIs and fleet management systems; report on operational status and improvements.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external service providers to ensure smooth operational workflows.
• Enforce adherence to federal, state and local safety regulations including OSHA and vehicle safety authorities.
• Prepare and manage budgets for fleet and facilities operations; monitor expenditures and optimize costs.
• Handle emergency situations with 24-hour availability as required for critical incidents.
• Implement safety initiatives and oversee accident investigations and safety training programs.
• Administer employee discipline and grievance processes relating to the department.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, repairs and fleet usage data.
• Ensure operational readiness of facilities, equipment and support infrastructure.

Required Education

Tertiary qualifications in Fleet Management Logistics Supply Chain or related field (e.g. BCom). 3 years of experience managing fleet and facilities operations, preferably in a similar leadership skills and experience managing diverse of relevant safety environmental and vehicle compliance management and procurement in fleet management information systems and maintenance to work in a

Key Skills

AS400, Transportation Management Systems, Microsoft Outlook, Vehicle Maintenance, Dispatching, Maintenance Management, OSHA, Maintenance, Fleet Management, Operating Systems, Leadership Experience, Logistics

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1