Fleet Maintenance Leader: Boost Uptime & Save Costs

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave allowance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance for a large fleet in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires leading a team of mechanics, coordinating repairs, and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and costs.

You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and stay abreast of new fleet technologies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this executive maintenance-management position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in fleet management or senior maintenance within logistics/transport.
• Proven experience leading a team of mechanics/technicians.
• Strong knowledge of commercial vehicle systems, maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for the entire fleet.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced repairs ensuring quality and efficiency.
• Manage, train and motivate maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget control

Team leadership

Driver's license

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Logistics

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Fleet Maintenance Manager to oversee maintenance for a large fleet in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role requires leading a team of mechanics, coordinating repairs, and implementing maintenance strategies to minimize downtime and costs.

You will manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and stay abreast of new fleet technologies. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success in this executive maintenance-management position.