Senior Fleet Manager — 350+ Vehicles

Pronel Personnel; South Africa; Sur place; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical aid

Provident fund

Work-life balance

Résumé du poste

Pronel Personnel is seeking a Senior Fleet Manager to oversee a 350-vehicle fleet in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. The role focuses on efficient operation, safety, and cost control, with responsibilities spanning maintenance scheduling, performance monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

You will lead fleet safety policies, coordinate with service providers, manage fuel programs, and train drivers, while delivering regular management reports.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management or logistics operations.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with fleet management software and standard office apps.
• Strong communication with drivers, mechanics, and management.
• Problem-solving and proactive approach to ops challenges.
• Knowledge of fuel management and cost control.
• Attention to detail in record-keeping.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the vehicle fleet, including maintenance scheduling.
• Monitor performance, fuel use, and utilization to identify improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, licensing, and safety standards.
• Maintain records of maintenance, repairs, insurance, and registration.
• Coordinate with external service providers for repairs and maintenance.
• Manage fuel card programs and monitor expenses.
• Develop and enforce fleet safety policies and procedures.
• Provide training to drivers on operation, safety, and policies.
• Handle accident reporting and claims processes.
• Generate regular reports on fleet status, costs, and performance for management.

Connaissances

Fleet management

Logistics

Regulatory compliance

Organizational skills

Driver coordination

Analytical thinking

Cost control

Record keeping

Outils

Fleet management software

Description du poste

Senior Fleet Manager 350 Vehicles

Our client, a rapidly expanding logistics and transportation company, is seeking a diligent and organized Fleet Management Specialist to oversee their vehicle operations in the Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal region. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness of the company's fleet.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the company's vehicle fleet, including scheduling maintenance and repairs.
• Monitor vehicle performance, fuel consumption, and utilization to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure all vehicles comply with relevant regulations, licensing, and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records of vehicle maintenance, repairs, insurance, and registration.
• Coordinate with external service providers for vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Implement and manage fuel card programs and monitor fuel expenses.
• Develop and enforce fleet safety policies and procedures.
• Provide support and training to drivers on vehicle operation, safety, and company policies.
• Manage accident reporting and claims processes.
• Generate regular reports on fleet status, costs, and performance metrics for management.

• Proven experience in fleet management, logistics, or a related operational role.
• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, repair scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using fleet management software and standard office applications.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with drivers, mechanics, and management.
• Problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to operational challenges.
• Knowledge of fuel management systems and cost control strategies.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in record-keeping.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience in the logistics or transportation industry is an advantage.

Benefits: This position offers a competitive annual salary of R , along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical aid and a provident fund. Our client values work-life balance and provides opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and supportive environment.