Senior Remote Fleet Operations Leader

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Home office stipend

Laptop provided

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager for a fully remote role overseeing the company's vehicle fleet from Gauteng and beyond. You will leverage technology and strong communication to lead a distributed team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control across all operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of fleet management practices, regulatory requirements, and the ability to implement innovative solutions, with a focus on performance, budgeting, and continuous

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fleet management experience, with supervisory duties.
• Proven record of managing large and diverse vehicle fleets.
• Strong knowledge of SA road transport regulations and compliance.
• Experience with fleet maintenance planning and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day fleet operations and optimize utilization.
• Develop policies to reduce costs and improve productivity.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with road safety and licensing regulations.
• Lead and mentor a remote team of coordinators and drivers.

Skills

Fleet management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

GPS tracking

Budgeting

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics/Operations

Tools

Fleet management software

GPS tracking systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Fleet Operations Manager for a fully remote role overseeing the company's vehicle fleet from Gauteng and beyond. You will leverage technology and strong communication to lead a distributed team, ensuring safety, efficiency, and cost control across all operations.

The role requires deep knowledge of fleet management practices, regulatory requirements, and the ability to implement innovative solutions, with a focus on performance, budgeting, and continuous