Fleet Manager, Construction Equipment — Upington

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Training opportunities

Incentives program

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Construction Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and deployment of the construction fleet across project sites. You will drive preventative maintenance programs, track costs, and ensure equipment is ready and safe for operation.

The role requires at least 5 years of fleet-management experience, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent organizational and coordination skills to align site teams and logistics for

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing construction equipment fleets or heavy machinery maintenance.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of various types of construction equipment.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to manage logistics and coordinate effectively with site teams.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, servicing, and repair of all construction equipment.
• Develop and implement a preventative maintenance program to minimize breakdowns.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts and consumables, ensuring availability when needed.
• Coordinate the timely deployment and retrieval of equipment to and from project sites.
• Ensure all equipment operators are properly trained and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Maintain accurate records of equipment usage, maintenance history, and repair costs.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Organizational skills

Logistics coordination

Preventative maintenance

Job description

Placements24 in Upington, Northern Cape, seeks an experienced Construction Equipment Manager to oversee the maintenance, repair, and deployment of the construction fleet across project sites. You will drive preventative maintenance programs, track costs, and ensure equipment is ready and safe for operation.

The role requires at least 5 years of fleet-management experience, strong mechanical knowledge, and excellent organizational and coordination skills to align site teams and logistics for