Fleet Management Director — Hybrid, Strategic Leader

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Pension fund

Annual leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Fleet Management Director based in Centurion (Gauteng) to lead a national logistics fleet. The role combines strategy, operational oversight and financial performance across a large vehicle population.

You will drive safety programs, cost reductions and innovation in fleet technology while mentoring a team of managers and staff, with hybrid work flexibility and essential on-site oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, transportation, business or related field.
• Minimum 10 years in fleet management with senior leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of safety, regulatory and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans for fleet acquisition, deployment and disposal.
• Oversee daily fleet operations, ensuring safety and compliance.
• Lead and develop fleet managers and support staff.
• Implement preventative maintenance to maximize uptime and reduce costs.
• Negotiate contracts with manufacturers, providers and insurers.
• Monitor KPIs on utilization, fuel, safety, and costs.
• Deploy te l e m a t i c s / GPS tech for visibility and safety.
• Manage fleet budget, forecast expenses and identify savings.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Fleet management

Budgeting & finance

Negotiation

Team mentorship

Analytical thinking

Communication

Telematics & GPS tech

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Transportation/Business

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS/Telementry systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Fleet Management Director based in Centurion (Gauteng) to lead a national logistics fleet. The role combines strategy, operational oversight and financial performance across a large vehicle population.

You will drive safety programs, cost reductions and innovation in fleet technology while mentoring a team of managers and staff, with hybrid work flexibility and essential on-site oversight.