Fleet Maintenance Manager: Drive Reliability & Savings

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Annual leave allowance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a large, diverse fleet’s upkeep and safety compliance. You will manage a team of mechanics and technicians, coordinate repairs, and drive cost-efficient maintenance strategies while minimizing downtime.

The role requires a strong track record in fleet operations, a tertiary engineering or logistics qualification, and expertise with fleet software and diagnostic tools. A competitive executive package awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in fleet management or senior maintenance in logistics.
• Experience leading a team of mechanics and technicians.
• Budget management and cost control experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop preventive maintenance schedules for the entire fleet.
• Oversee in-house and outsourced repairs with quality and efficiency.
• Manage, train, and motivate maintenance staff.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develop and manage the fleet maintenance budget.
• Analyze fleet data to reduce downtime and costs.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budget management

Safety compliance

Diagnostics tools

Education

Tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Logistics

Tools

Fleet management software

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay, South Africa, seeks a Fleet Maintenance Manager to lead a large, diverse fleet’s upkeep and safety compliance. You will manage a team of mechanics and technicians, coordinate repairs, and drive cost-efficient maintenance strategies while minimizing downtime.

The role requires a strong track record in fleet operations, a tertiary engineering or logistics qualification, and expertise with fleet software and diagnostic tools. A competitive executive package awaits.