Regional Transport Lead: Fleet & Route Optimizer

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Professional development and training

Supportive team environment

Career progression in Richards Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Transport Supervisor for the Richards Bay area, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead a drivers’ team, plan routes, monitor vehicle performance, and ensure regulatory compliance to keep goods moving safely and efficiently.

The role demands strong leadership, solid logistics knowledge, and the ability to optimize operations in a dynamic regional environment. A PDP and SA transport experience are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a supervisory/management role within transport or logistics.
• Proven route planning, fleet management and driver supervision experience.
• Strong knowledge of South African transport legislation and safety regulations.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage daily transport operations within the region.
• Oversee a team of drivers, provide guidance, training and performance management.
• Plan and optimize delivery routes to maximize efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor vehicle performance, maintenance, and fuel consumption.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations, safety standards and roadworthiness.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries, logs and expenses.
• Respond to operational disruptions and implement effective solutions.
• Liaise with clients, internal departments and third-party providers.
• Conduct regular safety briefings and enforce protocols.
• Contribute to transport policy development and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Route planning

Fleet management

Driver supervision

MS Office

Education

Tertiary qualification in Logistics or SCM

Tools

Transport management software

MS Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Regional Transport Supervisor for the Richards Bay area, KwaZulu-Natal. You will lead a drivers’ team, plan routes, monitor vehicle performance, and ensure regulatory compliance to keep goods moving safely and efficiently.

The role demands strong leadership, solid logistics knowledge, and the ability to optimize operations in a dynamic regional environment. A PDP and SA transport experience are advantageous.