Gauteng Delivery Operations Lead — Fleet & Efficiency

Placements24; Vereeniging; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonuses

Medical aid & retirement fund

Professional development

Relocation assistance

Gauteng presence

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Delivery Operations Manager to oversee the Vereeniging, Gauteng delivery hub. You will lead a large fleet and a diverse team of drivers and logistics staff to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include route optimization, KPI monitoring, coaching, and collaboration with sales, warehousing, and customer service to drive operational excellence across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics, supply chain, or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years in logistics or operations, with 2 years supervisory.
• Proven experience managing large delivery fleets.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with fleet software and ERPs.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily delivery fleet operations, including scheduling and routing.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and cut costs.
• Oversee performance of drivers and staff with coaching.
• Ensure compliance with traffic laws and safety policies.
• Monitor KPIs like on-time delivery and fuel use.
• Manage vendor relationships for maintenance.
• Implement safety protocols and accident prevention.
• Handle customer inquiries and delivery issues.
• Coordinate with sales, warehousing, and customer service.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Route optimization

Budget management

Data analytics

ERP systems

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Tools

Fleet management software

Route optimization tools

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Delivery Operations Manager to oversee the Vereeniging, Gauteng delivery hub. You will lead a large fleet and a diverse team of drivers and logistics staff to ensure timely, cost-effective deliveries while upholding safety standards.

Responsibilities include route optimization, KPI monitoring, coaching, and collaboration with sales, warehousing, and customer service to drive operational excellence across the region.