Fleet Operations Specialist — Route Planning & Safety

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary commensurate with experience

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Fleet tech access

Training & certification

Team events & wellbeing

Job summary

Placements24 in Kempton Park, South Africa, is seeking a Logistics Fleet Coordinator to oversee day-to-day fleet operations across Gauteng. You will plan routes, coordinate drivers, monitor utilization, and ensure safety standards are met, while minimizing downtime and maintaining regulatory compliance.

You'll work with dispatch, maintenance, and customer service teams to maintain smooth operations, generate performance reports, and implement fleet strategies for efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in logistics or fleet management.
• Ability to coordinate drivers and schedules.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication with drivers and teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily fleet operations, including driver scheduling, route planning, and dispatching vehicles.
• Monitor vehicle performance and utilization, implementing strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Oversee and schedule regular vehicle maintenance and repairs, liaising with mechanics and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant transportation regulations, safety standards, and company policies.
• Maintain accurate records of fleet inventory, maintenance history, fuel consumption, and driver logs.
• Respond promptly to and resolve operational issues, such as breakdowns, traffic delays, or customer service concerns.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, providing clear instructions and support.
• Assist in developing and implementing fleet management strategies to improve operational performance.
• Generate reports on fleet status, performance metrics, and key operational indicators for management.
• Foster a strong safety culture within the fleet operations team.

Skills

Logistics experience

Fleet management

Operational coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Placements24 in Kempton Park, South Africa, is seeking a Logistics Fleet Coordinator to oversee day-to-day fleet operations across Gauteng. You will plan routes, coordinate drivers, monitor utilization, and ensure safety standards are met, while minimizing downtime and maintaining regulatory compliance.

You'll work with dispatch, maintenance, and customer service teams to maintain smooth operations, generate performance reports, and implement fleet strategies for efficiency.