Remote Fleet Operations Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art fleet tech

Career growth opportunities

Performance incentives

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fleet Operations Coordinator to manage a large vehicle fleet remotely, based from Durban. You will monitor fleet performance, coordinate driver schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while leveraging advanced remote management systems.

The role requires strong fleet management knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote setting with autonomy and accountability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management or logistics coordination.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, scheduling and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and digital tools.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills; multitasking.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day fleet operations remotely.
• Track vehicle location, status and performance via software.
• Coordinate driver schedules and route planning for efficiency.
• Manage maintenance scheduling with service providers.
• Ensure compliance with transport regulations and policies.
• Maintain records of fuel, mileage and expenses.
• Analyze fleet data to identify efficiency and cost improvements.
• Facilitate communication between drivers, dispatch, and management.
• Handle vehicle acquisition, disposal, and registrations.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics coordination

Regulatory compliance

Fleet management software

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Remote work

Independent work

Education verification

Education

High school diploma

Logistics certification (advantage)

Tools

Fleet management software

Remote collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Fleet Operations Coordinator to manage a large vehicle fleet remotely, based from Durban. You will monitor fleet performance, coordinate driver schedules, and ensure regulatory compliance while leveraging advanced remote management systems.

The role requires strong fleet management knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fully remote setting with autonomy and accountability.