Logistics / Fleet Assistants

Kabstrading Co; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary and incentives

Company vehicle and fuel allowance

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development in logistics

Work in Richards Bay hub

Job summary

Kabstrading Co in Richards Bay is seeking an experienced Logistics Fleet Manager to lead transportation operations. You will oversee a diverse fleet, ensure safety, regulatory compliance, and optimize maintenance, routes and costs.

The role demands hands-on leadership, driver management, and close collaboration with service providers. You will drive efficiency across KwaZulu-Natal distribution network and report to the operations leadership.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Fleet Management or a similar transportation role.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance, repair, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control operational costs effectively.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage a team of drivers and support staff.
• Experience with fleet management software and GPS tracking systems is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the company's fleet, including vehicle allocation, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Develop and manage comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs to ensure fleet reliability and longevity.
• Ensure all drivers are properly licensed, trained, and adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor fuel consumption, optimize routes, and implement strategies to reduce operational costs.
• Manage relationships with third‑party service providers, such as maintenance workshops and parts suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of fleet activities, including mileage, maintenance, and driver performance.

Skills

Fleet Management

Budget management

Leadership

Driver management

GPS tracking

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

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Our client is looking for an experienced Logistics Fleet Manager to lead their transportation operations based in Richards Bay . This critical role involves managing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards. You will be responsible for fleet maintenance schedules, driver management, route optimization, and cost control to enhance the efficiency of our client's distribution network in KwaZulu-Natal . This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone passionate about operational efficiency and vehicle fleet management.

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Logistics Fleet Manager to lead their transportation operations based in Richards Bay . This critical role involves managing a diverse fleet of vehicles, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and compliance with all regulatory standards. You will be responsible for fleet maintenance schedules, driver management, route optimization, and cost control to enhance the efficiency of our client's distribution network in KwaZulu-Natal . This is a hands‑on leadership position for someone passionate about operational efficiency and vehicle fleet management.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of the company's fleet, including vehicle allocation, scheduling, and dispatch.
• Develop and manage comprehensive vehicle maintenance programs to ensure fleet reliability and longevity.
• Ensure all drivers are properly licensed, trained, and adhere to safety regulations and company policies.
• Monitor fuel consumption, optimize routes, and implement strategies to reduce operational costs.
• Manage relationships with third‑party service providers, such as maintenance workshops and parts suppliers.
• Maintain accurate records of fleet activities, including mileage, maintenance, and driver performance.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in Fleet Management or a similar transportation management role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, repair, and operational logistics.
• Knowledge of relevant transport legislation and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and control operational costs effectively.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage a team of drivers and support staff.
• Experience with fleet management software and GPS tracking systems is highly desirable.

Benefits

• An attractive annual salary and performance-related incentives.
• Company vehicle and fuel allowance.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development in logistics management.
• Work in a key industrial hub of Richards Bay with significant operational responsibilities.