Remote Senior Fleet Operations Leader

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Remote Senior Fleet Operations Manager to lead nationwide transportation and logistics operations from a home office. You will manage a diverse fleet, coordinate a distributed team of drivers and staff, and implement data-driven improvements to cut costs and boost service quality.

The role requires deep fleet management knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record of success in remote work.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fleet management or logistics operations with senior leadership experience.
• Experience managing large, diverse fleets across locations and remote teams.
• Track record of data-driven decision making and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fleet management strategies for cost-efficiency.
• Oversee daily operations of a large fleet, maintenance, routing and fuel use.
• Lead remote team of coordinators, dispatchers, and drivers with a focus on safety.
• Analyze data to identify trends and drive improvements based on metrics.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across all regions and vendors.

Skills

Fleet management

Remote leadership

Data analysis

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or related field

Tools

GPS tracking systems

Telematics platforms

Route planning software

Job description

WhatJobs Direct seeks an experienced Remote Senior Fleet Operations Manager to lead nationwide transportation and logistics operations from a home office. You will manage a diverse fleet, coordinate a distributed team of drivers and staff, and implement data-driven improvements to cut costs and boost service quality.

The role requires deep fleet management knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven track record of success in remote work.