Remote Senior Fleet Operations Lead

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 550,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Professional development

Competitive salary

Supportive team

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Remote Senior Fleet Logistics Coordinator based in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on optimizing fleet operations, route planning, and delivering high levels of service across transport activities in a fully remote capacity within South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics or fleet management, strong communication, and proficiency with fleet software and MS Office. A SA-based, remote-ready professional is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a logistics or fleet management role.
• Experience with route planning and optimization software.
• Strong knowledge of transportation regulations and compliance.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting; strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage efficient transportation and logistics strategies to support objectives.
• Oversee daily fleet operations: scheduling, dispatching, and tracking vehicles for on-time deliveries.
• Coordinate with drivers and managers to resolve logistical challenges and maintain workflow.
• Monitor KPIs such as delivery accuracy, fuel efficiency, and vehicle utilization.
• Maintain records and mentor junior logistics staff.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Time management

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

Fleet management software

MS Office Suite

Route planning software

Job description

Placements24 seeks a highly organized Remote Senior Fleet Logistics Coordinator based in Pietermaritzburg. The role focuses on optimizing fleet operations, route planning, and delivering high levels of service across transport activities in a fully remote capacity within South Africa.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in logistics or fleet management, strong communication, and proficiency with fleet software and MS Office. A SA-based, remote-ready professional is preferred.