Fleet Manager - East Rand

Fidelity Services Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fleet management company in Gauteng seeks a Fleet Manager to oversee the effective running of the fleet in the region. Responsibilities include monitoring fuel consumption, managing vehicle procurement, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 3 years in fleet management, and strong people and financial management skills. The role offers an opportunity to lead and optimize fleet operations within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in fleet and motor vehicle assessment/management essential.
• 5 years’ experience at Middle Management level.
• Possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Computer Literate with advanced Excel skills.
• Proven track record of employee engagement and development.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and provide feedback on fuel consumption.
• Authorize procurement and cancellation of fuel cards.
• Scrutinize fuel reports to ascertain correct consumption.
• Liaise with management to leverage best practices.
• Prepare for purchase of capital items and assets.

Skills

Fleet Management

People Management

Analytical Skills

Financial Acumen

Change Management

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Degree or three-year diploma – Fleet or Transport Management

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB: The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the fleet within the region by ensuring the maximum number of serviced and reliable vehicles is available for deployment. The incumbent is also responsible for analysing all available fleet information to ensure optimal utilization of vehicles and report back to business.

REPORTS TO: Regional Fleet Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or three-year diploma – Fleet or Transport Management
• At least 3 years’ experience in fleet and motor vehicle assessment/management essential
• 5 years’ experience at Middle Management level
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Computer Literate (MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Financial acumen
• People Management experience with a proven track record of employee engagement and development
• Must reside in or around the Benoni area.

Key Performance Areas

• Monitor and provide feedback to managers regarding fuel consumption.
• Authorize the procurement and cancellation of fuel cards.
• Scrutinize fuel reports received from suppliers to ascertain correct fuel consumption.
• Sample controls of vehicle monitoring equipment to determine levels of excessive idling.
• Liaising with management to leverage of best practices within Fleet division.
• Implement all fleet SOPs.
• Prepare for the purchase of capital items and assets (including lease vehicles).
• Plan and authorise the purchase of consumables and maintenance of vehicles for region.
• Asset management.
• Implement three quote system for all procurement.
• Work closely with the Finance department monitor expenditure and invoicing.
• Assist in budget preparations and management.
• Set the tone and advocate zero harm initiatives and implement strategi.es to ensure employee health and safety.
• Ensure legal compliance of fleet.
• Manage accidents.
• Reduce vehicle off the road incidents.
• Discuss and plan auction process.
• Discuss and plan maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timeous fitting of equipment: tracking unit, bullet proof glass, vehicle branding.
• Identify potential fleet problem areas/challenges.
• Management of all customer vehicle-related complaints.
• Staff management and development.

COMPETENCIES

(TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)

• Action oriented.
• Functional technical expertise.
• Change management agent.
• Problem solving.
• Managing and measuring work.
• Drive for results.
• Negotiating
• Aligning for performance
• Safety awareness
• Time management

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. While preference is given to existing employees at all times, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. While black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful