Remote Fleet Operations Leader – National Logistics

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary with bonuses

Comprehensive remote work setup

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to cutting-edge fleet tech

Remote and flexible working

Medical aid and retirement savings

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Fleet Operations Manager to oversee nationwide transport logistics from a home office. You will manage a dispersed team of drivers and dispatchers, optimize routes, monitor vehicle performance, and implement cost-saving strategies across South Africa.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and deep knowledge of fleet management software and regulatory requirements. A remote-first culture and tools are provided to support success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, SCM, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in fleet management or transport logistics.
• Proficiency with fleet management software and telematics.
• Strong knowledge of national transport laws and safety regs.
• Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement plans for fleet optimization, route planning and maintenance.
• Oversee daily operations ensuring on-time deliveries nationwide.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of drivers and dispatchers.
• Leverage fleet data to monitor performance and costs.
• Ensure compliance with transportation regulations and company policies.
• Coordinate vehicle maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage relationships with third-party providers as needed.
• Handle incident management, investigations and insurance claims.

Connaissances

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Data analysis

Remote management

Strategic planning

Autonomy

Negotiation

Formation

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

Outils

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

Dispatch software

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Fleet Operations Manager to oversee nationwide transport logistics from a home office. You will manage a dispersed team of drivers and dispatchers, optimize routes, monitor vehicle performance, and implement cost-saving strategies across South Africa.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and deep knowledge of fleet management software and regulatory requirements. A remote-first culture and tools are provided to support success.