Fleet Operations Manager

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with incentives

Health and retirement plans

Professional development

Leadership role in logistics

Dynamic work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee a large vehicle fleet in Vereeniging. You will drive efficiency, safety, and cost control across maintenance, scheduling, and driver management.

Lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, analyze performance data, and report to senior management. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on optimization in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fleet management or operations.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and fleet management software.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze data and implement operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance fleet efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage all aspects of vehicle maintenance, including scheduling preventative services and coordinating repairs.
• Oversee driver recruitment, training, performance management, and adherence to regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation laws, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics, analyze data, and generate reports for senior management.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for fleet-related needs.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Fleet management

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and strategic Fleet Operations Manager to oversee their extensive vehicle fleet in Vereeniging. This leadership role involves managing all aspects of fleet operations, including maintenance, scheduling, driver management, compliance, and cost control. You will be responsible for ensuring the fleet operates efficiently, safely, and economically. The ideal candidate possesses strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of fleet management best practices, and the ability to implement innovative solutions to optimize performance. This position is critical to the success of our client’s transportation and logistics division.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance fleet efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Manage all aspects of vehicle maintenance, including scheduling preventative services and coordinating repairs.
• Oversee driver recruitment, training, performance management, and adherence to regulations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation laws, safety regulations, and licensing requirements.
• Monitor fleet performance metrics, analyze data, and generate reports for senior management.
• Manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and service providers for fleet-related needs.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in fleet management or operations.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and fleet management software.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of transportation regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze data and implement operational improvements.
• Experience working within the Vereeniging area or with similar industrial transport operations is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunity to lead a vital operational department.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Dynamic work environment with significant responsibility.