Remote Fleet Operations Manager - Data-Driven Optimization

Placements24; Richards Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Incentives

Remote-friendly

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Fleet Operations Specialist to manage a growing vehicle fleet from a home office in South Africa. You will use telematics and data analytics to optimize routes, reduce costs, and enhance driver satisfaction while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field and at least five years of remote fleet management experience, with proficiency in fleet software and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in fleet management or operations.
• Proven use of fleet software, GPS, and telematics.
• Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fleet operations including driver scheduling, routing, and dispatch coordination.
• Monitor vehicle performance, fuel efficiency, and driver behavior using fleet software and telematics.
• Ensure safety, maintenance, licensing, and regulatory compliance across regions.
• Resolve operational issues and emergencies with timely solutions.
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain records of fleet activities, expenses, and metrics.
• Collaborate with safety, maintenance, and customer service teams.
• Manage relationships with external providers such as maintenance shops and fuel suppliers.
• Analyze fleet data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to new fleet technologies and processes.

Skills

Fleet management

Data analysis

Remote work

Communication

Organization

Excel

Problem solving

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

GPS tracking

Telematics

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Fleet Operations Specialist to manage a growing vehicle fleet from a home office in South Africa. You will use telematics and data analytics to optimize routes, reduce costs, and enhance driver satisfaction while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in logistics or related field and at least five years of remote fleet management experience, with proficiency in fleet software and Excel.