Regional Fleet Manager

ProDevelopment Group; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ProDevelopment Group in Pretoria seeks a Regional Fleet Manager to oversee the operational performance, safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the company’s armored fleet across the region. You will lead maintenance programs, manage budgets and vendor relationships, and ensure vehicle tracking, risk management, and regulatory adherence to industry standards while supporting secure service delivery.

This role requires strong leadership, data analytics, and the ability to coordinate

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet management of armored or high-security vehicles preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards such as DOT/OSHA or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and vendor contracts.
• Strong leadership with data-driven decision-making skills.
• Experience with asset lifecycle management and vehicle tracking.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fleet maintenance and vehicle availability across the region.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety inspections are met.
• Manage regional budgets, fuel usage, and maintenance costs.
• Lead local fleet teams and oversee third-party providers.
• Coordinate acquisition, replacement, and disposal of assets.
• Improve fleet utilisation and service performance.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor fleet metrics and inform decisions with data.

Skills

Fleet maintenance

Regulatory compliance

Budget & cost control

Team leadership

Vendor management

Asset lifecycle management

Operational efficiency

Incident & risk management

Reporting & analytics

Job description

The Regional Fleet Manager is responsible for overseeing the operational performance, safety, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of the company’s armoured fleet across a designated region. This role ensures that all vehicles are maintained to the highest standards of security and mechanical efficiency while supporting business operations in line with industry regulations and organisational policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Fleet Maintenance & Availability

• Ensure all vehicles are regularly maintained according to schedule.
• Minimise vehicle downtime and disruptions to CIT.

2. Regulatory Compliance & Safety

• Ensure full compliance with DOT, OSHA, and other relevant regulations.
• Oversee vehicle safety inspections and audit readiness.

3. Budget & Cost Control

• Manage regional fleet budgets, fuel usage, and maintenance expenditure.
• Identification of opportunities for cost reduction.
• Vetting and analyses of quotes received from vendors, or repairers.

4. Team Leadership & Vendor Management

• Lead and support local fleet teams across multiple branches.
• Oversee performance of third-party maintenance providers.

5. Asset Lifecycle Management

• Coordinate acquisition, replacement, and disposal of fleet assets.
• Manage vehicle tracking, condition, and lifespan.

6. Operational Efficiency

• Improve fleet utilisation, route efficiency, and service performance.
• Ensure vehicle availability meets service delivery requirements.

7. Incident & Risk Management

• Investigate accidents, breakdowns, or losses involving fleet vehicles.
• Implement corrective actions and preventative measures.

8. Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor and report on key fleet metrics.
• Use data to inform decision-making and identify performance trends.

Key Performance Areas (KPAs):

• 1. Fleet Maintenance & Availability
• 2. Regulatory Compliance & Safety
• 3. Budget & Cost Control
• 4. Team Leadership & Vendor Management
• 5. Asset Lifecycle Management
• 6. Operational Efficiency
• 7. Incident & Risk Management
• 8. Reporting & Analytics