Regional Fleet Delivery Leader (Hybrid) - Growth & Impact

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Provident fund

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee the Bloemfontein fleet in a hybrid capacity. You will manage drivers, maintenance, and route optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery operations.

The role requires a strong leadership background, extensive fleet management experience, and a proven ability to optimize delivery networks in a large logistics environment. Hybrid work arrangement offered with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of fleet management experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience managing a large fleet of commercial vehicles.
• Knowledge of fleet management software, telematics, and reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, safety standards, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to balance on-site and remote duties in a hybrid role.
• Valid driver’s license; PDP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee regional delivery fleet operations in Bloemfontein, Free State.
• Recruit, train, schedule, and manage drivers and performance.
• Develop maintenance strategies to keep vehicles safe and compliant.
• Use telematics to optimize routes, reduce fuel use and improve delivery times.
• Manage the fleet budget and control costs related to fuel, maintenance and salaries.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws and safety standards.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service and operations to align fleet activities.

Skills

Fleet management

Telematics

Budgeting

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Driver management

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics / Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Regional Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee the Bloemfontein fleet in a hybrid capacity. You will manage drivers, maintenance, and route optimization to ensure safe, efficient, and cost-effective delivery operations.

The role requires a strong leadership background, extensive fleet management experience, and a proven ability to optimize delivery networks in a large logistics environment. Hybrid work arrangement offered with growth opportunities.