Fleet Operations Lead - Driver Team & Route Optimization

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Paid annual leave

Training opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Fleet Supervisor to oversee daily fleet operations, manage drivers, and ensure safety and compliance across the fleet. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining vehicle records, optimizing routes, and driving efficiency to meet service levels.

Ideal candidates will have proven fleet supervision experience, strong maintenance knowledge, and the ability to lead a team, coach drivers, and implement best practices in

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a fleet supervision or management role.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the fleet drivers and support staff.
• Monitor driver performance, conduct regular check-ins, and provide coaching for improvement.
• Ensure all vehicles are properly maintained, serviced, and compliant with safety regulations.
• Manage the scheduling of vehicle maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Investigate and report on any accidents, incidents, or operational issues involving the fleet.
• Optimize routes and delivery schedules to enhance operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Team management

Driver coaching

Operations planning

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, is seeking an experienced Fleet Supervisor to oversee daily fleet operations, manage drivers, and ensure safety and compliance across the fleet. This hands-on leadership role focuses on maintaining vehicle records, optimizing routes, and driving efficiency to meet service levels.

Ideal candidates will have proven fleet supervision experience, strong maintenance knowledge, and the ability to lead a team, coach drivers, and implement best practices in