Logistics/Fleet Manager

Staff Solutions; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Staff Solutions in South Africa is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee daily logistics and fleet operations across manufacturing and related environments. You will coordinate vehicle scheduling, route planning, maintenance, and compliance with safety regulations.

The role requires a strong understanding of logistics processes, driver supervision, cost control, and collaboration with production, procurement and warehouse teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Matric is required.
• A relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or a related field will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily logistics and fleet operations.
• Oversee the movement and transportation of raw materials, biomass and finished products.
• Manage the company's vehicle and fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are available, safe and properly maintained.
• Coordinate vehicle scheduling, routing and utilisation to optimise operational efficiency.
• Monitor fleet maintenance, servicing, repairs and licensing requirements.
• Manage external transporters and logistics service providers where applicable.
• Monitor fuel usage, vehicle costs and overall fleet operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, road safety, health and safety requirements.
• Manage and monitor driver performance, including adherence to company policies and safety procedures.
• Investigate and address vehicle incidents, breakdowns and operational delays.
• Maintain accurate fleet, transport and logistics records and reports.
• Monitor logistics performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, warehouse and other departments to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Manage logistics-related suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure effective planning of deliveries and collections in line with operational requirements.
• Provide regular reports to management on fleet performance, logistics costs, utilisation and operational issues.

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate daily logistics and fleet operations.
• Oversee the movement and transportation of raw materials, biomass and finished products.
• Manage the company's vehicle and fleet operations, ensuring vehicles are available, safe and properly maintained.
• Coordinate vehicle scheduling, routing and utilisation to optimise operational efficiency.
• Monitor fleet maintenance, servicing, repairs and licensing requirements.
• Manage external transporters and logistics service providers where applicable.
• Monitor fuel usage, vehicle costs and overall fleet operating expenses.
• Ensure compliance with relevant transport, road safety, health and safety requirements.
• Manage and monitor driver performance, including adherence to company policies and safety procedures.
• Investigate and address vehicle incidents, breakdowns and operational delays.
• Maintain accurate fleet, transport and logistics records and reports.
• Monitor logistics performance and identify opportunities for cost reduction and improved efficiency.
• Coordinate with production, procurement, warehouse and other departments to ensure uninterrupted material flow.
• Manage logistics-related suppliers and service providers.
• Ensure effective planning of deliveries and collections in line with operational requirements.
• Provide regular reports to management on fleet performance, logistics costs, utilisation and operational issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• Relevant qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain, Transport Management or a related field will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a Logistics / Fleet Management role, preferably within a manufacturing, industrial, forestry, agriculture or related environment.
• Proven experience managing fleet operations and drivers.
• Experience with transport planning, vehicle scheduling and fleet maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of logistics processes and transport operations.
• Valid Code 8 driver's licence.
• Computer literate, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong administrative, organisational and problem-solving skills.