Fleet Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Company vehicle or mileage

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee our Polokwane operations. You will manage a diverse vehicle fleet, ensure maintenance, optimize routes, and ensure regulatory compliance while controlling costs and leading a team of drivers.

The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management in a regional hub, offering opportunities for cost reductions, safety enhancements, and professional development in fleet management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management or a similar role in transportation logistics.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and operational logistics.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fleet management policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and servicing of all vehicles in the fleet to minimize downtime.
• Manage driver schedules, performance, and training, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Optimize routing and delivery schedules to improve fuel efficiency and delivery times.
• Monitor fleet costs, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and operational expenses, and identify areas for savings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Skills

Fleet management

Driver management

Route optimization

Cost control

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Fleet Manager to oversee their transportation fleet operations in Polokwane . This crucial role involves managing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring their maintenance, optimizing routes, and guaranteeing compliance with all transportation regulations. You will be responsible for cost control, driver management, and enhancing the overall efficiency and safety of the fleet. This is a significant opportunity for a logistics and transportation professional to lead a vital operational component of the business, working in a role that offers both strategic oversight and hands-on management within a key regional hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fleet management policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and servicing of all vehicles in the fleet to minimize downtime.
• Manage driver schedules, performance, and training, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Optimize routing and delivery schedules to improve fuel efficiency and delivery times.
• Monitor fleet costs, including fuel, maintenance, insurance, and operational expenses, and identify areas for savings.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation laws, regulations, and licensing requirements.

Requirements

• Proven experience in fleet management or a similar role in transportation logistics.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and operational logistics.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Proficiency in fleet management software and GPS tracking systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on cost reduction.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with performance incentives.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a blend of office and remote work.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in fleet management.