Remote Fleet Optimization Lead

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Health insurance

Home office allowance

Leadership development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Fleet Operations Manager to oversee a South Africa-based vehicle fleet from a home office. You will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency and compliance across fleet activities while coordinating remote drivers and assets within the Centurion logistics framework.

In this role, you will develop strategies to improve fleet performance, monitor key metrics such as fuel use and maintenance schedules, manage driver rosters, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fleet/operations management experience, remote preferred.
• Strong knowledge of fleet software, telematics and GPS tracking.
• Experience managing a geographically dispersed team.
• Analytical, strategic planning and problem-solving skills.
• Proven cost control and efficiency improvements in large fleets.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies to enhance fleet efficiency and reduce costs.
• Monitor performance, track fuel, maintenance schedules and driver behavior.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance remotely.
• Manage driver schedules, remote support and guidance.
• Collaborate with procurement and maintenance for vehicle lifecycle.

Skills

Fleet management

Operations management

Telematics

GPS tracking

Analytical thinking

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Cost control

Tools

Fleet management software

Telematics systems

GPS tracking tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Fleet Operations Manager to oversee a South Africa-based vehicle fleet from a home office. You will drive operational excellence, cost efficiency and compliance across fleet activities while coordinating remote drivers and assets within the Centurion logistics framework.

In this role, you will develop strategies to improve fleet performance, monitor key metrics such as fuel use and maintenance schedules, manage driver rosters, and collaborate with