Hybrid Regional Driver Operations Lead

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Driver Manager to oversee regional fleet operations in the East London area. This hybrid role combines on-site team leadership with remote planning tasks to optimize routes and ensure service reliability.

You will recruit, train, and manage drivers, monitor safety and performance metrics, and collaborate with maintenance to keep vehicles in top condition. A proactive leader is essential for operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in driver management or fleet leadership.
• Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with hybrid work models.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with route planning and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of drivers, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure drivers adhere to traffic laws, safety regulations, and company policies.
• Oversee driver schedules, route planning, and delivery timelines.
• Monitor driver performance metrics such as safety records and on-time delivery.
• Conduct driver meetings and provide feedback to promote safety and excellence.
• Address driver concerns and resolve operational issues promptly.
• Collaborate with maintenance to keep vehicles in optimal condition.
• Manage driver documentation and compliance requirements.
• Foster communication between drivers, dispatch, and management.
• Contribute to driver safety program development and implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Driver management

Fleet supervision

Route optimization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Logistics/Transport management certification (advantageous)

Tools

Fleet management systems

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Driver Manager to oversee regional fleet operations in the East London area. This hybrid role combines on-site team leadership with remote planning tasks to optimize routes and ensure service reliability.

You will recruit, train, and manage drivers, monitor safety and performance metrics, and collaborate with maintenance to keep vehicles in top condition. A proactive leader is essential for operational excellence.