Fleet Operations Lead – Delivery & Route Optimization

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Leadership training

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Delivery Fleet Supervisor to oversee daily operations for our Upington delivery team. You will manage drivers, plan routes, coordinate vehicle maintenance, and ensure safety and policy compliance in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of route optimization and fleet management. A valid driver's license is required, with Code 10 or higher advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role within delivery/logistics.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent route planning and optimization knowledge.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise delivery drivers and ensure schedule adherence.
• Develop and optimize daily delivery routes for efficiency.
• Monitor vehicle performance and coordinate routine maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company procedures.
• Manage fuel consumption and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Route planning

Driver supervision

Fleet maintenance

Safety compliance

TMS software

Tools

GPS tracking

Telematics systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Delivery Fleet Supervisor to oversee daily operations for our Upington delivery team. You will manage drivers, plan routes, coordinate vehicle maintenance, and ensure safety and policy compliance in a fast-paced logistics environment.

The ideal candidate has proven supervisory experience, strong leadership, and solid knowledge of route optimization and fleet management. A valid driver's license is required, with Code 10 or higher advantageous.