Senior Fleet Operations Leader: Optimize, Safety, & Efficiency

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension fund contributions

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee vehicle fleet operations in Gauteng. You will lead a team of fleet technicians and dispatchers, drive efficiency, and minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for budgeting, vendor negotiations, and strategic fleet planning to support business growth with a focus on cost control and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in fleet management or operations with supervisory experience.
• Experience leading maintenance, dispatch, and drivers in a large fleet.
• Knowledge of SA transport laws, safety and environmental compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fleet operations including scheduling, routing, and dispatch.
• Develop preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and costs.
• Manage procurement, licensing, and disposal of vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with national and provincial regulations and safety standards.
• Monitor fuel use and implement efficiency strategies.
• Lead fleet maintenance staff and drivers; promote safety.
• Analyze KPIs on utilization, costs, and incidents; report findings.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers and insurers for favorable terms.
• Coordinate emergency responses and breakdown management.
• Prepare and manage the fleet operations budget.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Budgeting

Negotiation

Data analysis

Education

Logistics/Operations degree

Tools

Fleet management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager to oversee vehicle fleet operations in Gauteng. You will lead a team of fleet technicians and dispatchers, drive efficiency, and minimize downtime while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsible for budgeting, vendor negotiations, and strategic fleet planning to support business growth with a focus on cost control and operational excellence.