Fleet Manager

Smith Garb; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith Garb in Gauteng is recruiting a Fleet Manager to oversee a fleet of about 70 company vehicles, ensuring licences, discs, insurance, and documentation are current and compliant. You will conduct daily inspections, flag potential issues, and coordinate servicing with dealers and workshops.

You will monitor maintenance schedules, analyse costs, and prepare Excel reports for management. The ideal candidate has strong mechanical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and a valid driver's

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a corporate vehicle fleet.
• Strong mechanical knowledge; ability to identify potential vehicle issues.
• Excellent understanding of vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules, licensing and insurance administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to compile and analyse reports.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain a fleet of approximately 70 company vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicle licences, licence discs, insurance policies, and related documentation are current and compliant.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy, well-maintained, and in good working condition.
• Identify potential mechanical issues by carrying out basic vehicle checks, including under-bonnet inspections, and arrange repairs where required.
• Liaise with service providers, dealerships, and repair workshops to coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure preventative maintenance is completed on time.
• Analyse and report on fleet-related costs, including fuel expenditure, maintenance costs, and insurance.
• Prepare accurate Excel reports and provide management with fleet performance and cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate fleet records and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Ensure company vehicles comply with all legal and safety requirements.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Excel reporting

Independent work

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain a fleet of approximately 70 company vehicles.
• Ensure all vehicle licences, licence discs, insurance policies, and related documentation are current and compliant.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles to ensure they are roadworthy, well-maintained, and in good working condition.
• Identify potential mechanical issues by carrying out basic vehicle checks, including under-bonnet inspections, and arrange repairs where required.
• Liaise with service providers, dealerships, and repair workshops to coordinate vehicle servicing, maintenance, and repairs.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance schedules and ensure preventative maintenance is completed on time.
• Analyse and report on fleet-related costs, including fuel expenditure, maintenance costs, and insurance.
• Prepare accurate Excel reports and provide management with fleet performance and cost analysis.
• Maintain accurate fleet records and ensure all documentation is up to date.
• Ensure company vehicles comply with all legal and safety requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience managing a corporate vehicle fleet.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to identify potential vehicle issues (hands-on repair experience is not required).
• Excellent understanding of vehicle maintenance, servicing schedules, licensing, and insurance administration.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to compile and analyse reports.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Valid driver's licence.

Ideal Background:

This role is not suited to candidates from a transport or logistics operations background.

The ideal candidate will have experience in an environment such as:

• Vehicle rental companies
• Fleet management companies
• Automotive dealerships
• Corporate fleet administration

Applicants should have a strong understanding of vehicles and engines, together with experience managing fleet administration, compliance, maintenance, fuel expenditure, and insurance.

If you are technically minded, highly organised, and enjoy ensuring a fleet operates efficiently and cost-effectively, we would love to hear from you.