Senior Fleet Manager — 350+ Vehicles

Pronel Personnel

Mkhambathini Local Municipality

On-site

ZAR 600,000 - 900,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Pronel Personnel is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager in Camperdown, KwaZulu-Natal to assume full accountability for a 350+ vehicle fleet, covering cars, bakkies and specialized units. You will oversee lifecycle management, licensing, insurance, and regulatory compliance to ensure uninterrupted service delivery.

The role emphasizes fuel management, cost-saving initiatives, mechanical oversight, spares inventory, and procurement.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Fleet Management, Logistics, Transport Management, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

Direct full lifecycle management of 350+ operational vehicles (cars, bakkies, response vehicles, patrol units, and specialized vehicles).
Ensure all fleet vehicles remain roadworthy, compliant, insured, licensed, and operational.
Monitor vehicle allocation, utilization, mileage, and site availability across all operational regions.
Maintain accurate fleet registers, service histories, licensing documentation, and compliance records.
Enforce fleet policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and driver usage regulations.
Track and monitor fuel usage across the entire fleet via fuel cards, telemetry, and reporting logs.
Detect and address fuel abuse, inefficiencies, and usage irregularities promptly.
Implement continuously monitored fuel-saving and cost-reduction initiatives.
Prepare comprehensive fuel consumption, variance, and exception reports for senior management.
Reconcile fuel expenditure with Finance, investigating anomalies to maintain strict budget controls.
Oversee all mechanical servicing, repair work, and fleet maintenance activities.
Enforce prompt turnaround times on repairs to prevent operational downtime.
Coordinate preventative maintenance schedules and emergency breakdown responses.
Assess vehicle conditions proactively to identify units due for replacement, refurbishment, or disposal.
Manage relationships with internal mechanics, external workshops, dealerships, and technical service providers.
Direct procurement for spares, replacement parts, and consumables for the mechanical department.
Manage inventory levels for service kits, parts, tyres, batteries, oils, and consumables.
Maintain stock control systems to prevent shortages, over-stocking, loss, or misuse.
Conduct regular stock takes, physical audits, and inventory reconciliations.
Evaluate, source, and manage vendors (workshops, parts suppliers, tyre centers, recovery services).
Negotiate competitive pricing, Service Level Agreements (SLAs), and repair turnaround times.
Align all procurement practices with internal governance and cost-control targets.
Ensure strict adherence to traffic legislation, licensing requirements, and insurance policies.
Oversee accident reporting, vehicle damage assessments, insurance claims, and repair workflows.
Investigate driver negligence, vehicle abuse, or repeated damages, recommending corrective action.
Compile regular executive reports covering: Fleet availability and downtime statistics; Fuel usage and spend trends; Maintenance and repair expenditure; Cost-saving outcomes and ongoing initiatives.
Supervise fleet support staff (mechanics, clerks, and operational drivers).
Partner with Operations Managers to ensure fleet readiness for deployments.
Liaise with HR regarding driver compliance, training, and disciplinary proceedings.