Regional Fleet Manager — Western Cape

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Life insurance

Professional development

Company vehicle

Fuel allowance

Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Regional Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee Western Cape operations from Stellenbosch. You will lead a diverse fleet, supervise drivers, and drive safe, cost-efficient distribution across the region.

You will optimize routes, monitor maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with dispatch, sales, and customer service to maintain high service standards in a dynamic logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in logistics, SCM, business admin, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in fleet management or logistics with leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, vehicle compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead drivers and operational staff.
• Analytical mindset focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and GPS systems.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently under pressure and make sound decisions.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily regional delivery fleet operations and schedules.
• Lead and train drivers, managing performance.
• Enforce safety, compliance, and driver conduct policies.
• Develop and optimize delivery routes to cut costs.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance and safety standards.
• Monitor driver hours and regulatory compliance.
• Control fuel consumption and implement cost-saving measures.
• Maintain fleet data records (mileage, maintenance, fuel, logs).
• Coordinate with dispatch, sales, and customer service for seamless operations.
• Respond to fleet-related incidents effectively.

Skills

Leadership

Operational planning

Fleet management

Analytical skills

Driver management

Cost reduction

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 seeks a Regional Delivery Fleet Manager to oversee Western Cape operations from Stellenbosch. You will lead a diverse fleet, supervise drivers, and drive safe, cost-efficient distribution across the region.

You will optimize routes, monitor maintenance, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with dispatch, sales, and customer service to maintain high service standards in a dynamic logistics environment.