Hybrid Fleet Manager - Local Deliveries in George

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical aid and retirement fund

Employee discounts on company products

Professional development opportunities

George-based work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee local delivery operations in and around George, Western Cape. You will manage a diverse fleet and a team of drivers, optimizing routes, controlling costs, and ensuring safe, timely deliveries in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires proven fleet management experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of South African transport regulations. A valid driver''s license is essential; PDP is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management or logistics coordination.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance and cost control.
• Experience with fleet software and GPS tracking.
• Knowledge of SA traffic laws.
• Valid driver''s license; PDP advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily delivery fleet operations, scheduling, dispatching, and route optimization.
• Lead and mentor delivery drivers, provide training and evaluations.
• Coordinate maintenance, servicing, and inspections of vehicles.
• Monitor fuel use and costs to drive efficiency.
• Enforce safety protocols for drivers and the public.
• Maintain fleet records, maintenance schedules, logs, and delivery metrics.
• Coordinate with sales, customer service, and warehouse for smooth operations.
• Address delivery issues and customer complaints promptly.
• Stay compliant with transportation regulations.

Skills

Fleet management

Team leadership

Route optimization

Cost control

GPS tracking

SA traffic laws

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee local delivery operations in and around George, Western Cape. You will manage a diverse fleet and a team of drivers, optimizing routes, controlling costs, and ensuring safe, timely deliveries in a hybrid work setup.

The role requires proven fleet management experience, strong leadership, and knowledge of South African transport regulations. A valid driver''s license is essential; PDP is advantageous.