Senior Fleet Safety Leader - Compliance, Training & Audits

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Medical aid and retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Fleet Safety Officer to lead and oversee safety programs for the fleet, drivers and operations. You will conduct audits, investigations, and training to safeguard people and assets.

The role requires strong knowledge of SA road safety rules (AARTO) and 5+ years in fleet safety, with proven incident analysis and training delivery abilities. A proactive safety culture and site visits are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in fleet safety management or related health and safety fields.
• Deep knowledge of South African road safety regs and AARTO.
• Experience conducting accident investigations and corrective actions.
• Strong training delivery skills and fleet safety program development.
• Proven ability to analyze safety data and influence culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and oversee a robust fleet safety program compliant with regulations.
• Conduct vehicle inspections, audits, and incident investigations with root-cause analysis.
• Deliver comprehensive safety training for drivers and dispatchers.
• Maintain records of incidents, training and compliance documentation.
• Promote proactive safety culture and stay updated on laws and regulations.
• Liaise with insurers and regulators on safety matters and risk reduction.
• Oversee safety tech implementation and performance reporting.

Skills

Fleet safety

Safety training

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Education

NEBOSH / SAMTRAC certification

Job description

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Senior Fleet Safety Officer to lead and oversee safety programs for the fleet, drivers and operations. You will conduct audits, investigations, and training to safeguard people and assets.

The role requires strong knowledge of SA road safety rules (AARTO) and 5+ years in fleet safety, with proven incident analysis and training delivery abilities. A proactive safety culture and site visits are essential.