Fleet Manager

Golden Link Talent Solutions; oThongathi; Vor Ort; ZAR 350.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Golden Link Talent Solutions in KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee day-to-day depot and night‑shift operations, plan routes, schedule drivers, and ensure vehicle maintenance and licensing to meet client SLAs. The role demands hands-on leadership, time management, and a customer‑focused approach to deliver reliable service.

You will monitor driver performance, fuel consumption, and handle admin requests from clients and internal teams.

Qualifikationen

• Matric
• Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook)
• Advanced Studies (Tertiary Diploma/Degree) advantageous
• Previous experience in a transport environment
• Proven track record managing portfolio of customers
• Specific industry experience beneficial

Aufgaben

• Oversee and manage a fleet of vehicles, including scheduling maintenance, weekly checks, services, and licensing.
• Collaborate with drivers to identify and implement operational efficiencies and plan routes.
• Manage driver working hours, leave, overtime, and driving permits (PrDP) with accurate reporting.
• Handle ad hoc administrative tasks and paperwork related to operations and client interactions.

Kenntnisse

Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook)

Ausbildung

Matric

Advanced Studies (Diploma/Degree) advantageous

Tools

MS Office

Outlook

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Fleet Manager to join our team in KZN. As a Fleet Manager you will effectively manage and oversee the day-to-day (and nightshift) operations of the depot/plant. This includes the short-term planning and scheduling of daily operations. This extends from the productivity of drivers and their vehicles; along with the overall maintenance of vehicles; solving queries etc. to deliver exceptional service within clients’ SLA. This role demands diligence, time management, and a customer-focused approach. Integrity, reliability, and flexibility is essential for this role.

Key Performance Areas:

Operations:

• Oversee and manage a fleet of vehicles, including scheduling maintenance, conducting weekly checks, arranging services, managing diesel consumption, handling breakdowns (where applicable), vehicle cleanliness (wash bay), and ensuring vehicle licensing.
• Collaborate with a team of drivers to identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• Manage trips by efficiently loading trips onto in-house applications, schedule drivers' working hours, plan routes, supervise the successful loading of goods at client sites, and manage all associated paperwork.
• Handle driver performance management, including monitoring of consumption per kilometer, daily debriefs and paperwork, and weekly outlier reports.
• Manage drivers’ professional driving permit (PrDP) and licenses.
• Monitor daily records of drivers’ leave and overtime.
• People Management: Team motivation to achieve efficiency and competency improvements.

Administration:

• Handle insurance claims, manage traffic fines, and oversee vehicle maintenance.
• Efficiently manage and monitor driver working hours to ensure compliance with regulations.
• Complete daily debrief paperwork associated with ad hoc projects.

Client Service

• Ensure the delivery of superior-quality customer experiences within Service Level Agreements (SLA's).
• Foster objective working relationships with various stakeholders, such as the HR team, IT, and clients, to promote collaborative success.
• Act as a frontline liaison with clients, proactively addressing challenges and queries to minimize complaints.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Matric
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, Outlook)
• Advanced Studies (Tertiary Diploma/Degree) advantageous
• Previous experience in a transport environment
• Proven track record managing portfolio of customers
• Specific industry experience beneficial