Remote Fleet Operations Leader | Data-Driven Logistics

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to lead transportation logistics from a fully remote, home-based position. You will optimize the entire fleet, drive cost efficiencies, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a dispersed team using advanced fleet management software and data analytics.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in fleet operations, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of fleet operations, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, scheduling, and utilization.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize fleet performance and reduce operating costs.
• Ensure compliance with transportation laws, regulations, and safety standards.
• Manage fleet maintenance programs, including preventative maintenance schedules and repair coordination.
• Utilize fleet management software to track location, performance, fuel consumption, and driver behavior.
• Lead and develop a remote team of fleet coordinators, dispatchers, and maintenance staff.

Skills

Fleet management

Budget management

Leadership

Remote team leadership

Data analytics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Logistics / Supply Chain

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to lead transportation logistics from a fully remote, home-based position. You will optimize the entire fleet, drive cost efficiencies, ensure regulatory compliance, and manage a dispersed team using advanced fleet management software and data analytics.

The ideal candidate brings 7–10 years in fleet operations, strong leadership, and a strategic mindset.