Senior Transport & Fleet Manager | Route Optimization

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical aid

Substantial provident fund

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Transport Manager to lead fleet operations in Gauteng, overseeing maintenance, route planning, and driver management. The role demands strategic thinking, regulatory know-how, and a track record of improving efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate will manage a large vehicle fleet, develop cost-saving initiatives, and drive best practices in fleet maintenance and compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in transport management or senior logistics roles.
• Experience managing large vehicle fleets and oversee fleet operations.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, regulatory compliance and safety standards.
• Budgeting and cost-control experience in logistics.
• Leadership and people development skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of fleet operations, including vehicle maintenance, repair scheduling, and lifecycle management.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize fleet performance, fuel efficiency, and costs.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, transport laws and environmental standards.
• Lead a team of drivers, dispatchers, and fleet maintenance staff with a culture of safety and performance.
• Implement and monitor driver safety programs and performance metrics.
• Manage relationships with vehicle suppliers, service providers, and regulatory bodies.
• Develop and manage the annual fleet budget, ensuring cost control and accountability.
• Use fleet management software and telematics to monitor location, performance and driver behavior.
• Plan and optimize vehicle routes to ensure timely delivery of goods.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Strategy

Finance

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics or Transport Management

Tools

Fleet management systems

Telematics technology

Logistics software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Transport Manager to lead fleet operations in Gauteng, overseeing maintenance, route planning, and driver management. The role demands strategic thinking, regulatory know-how, and a track record of improving efficiency and safety.

The ideal candidate will manage a large vehicle fleet, develop cost-saving initiatives, and drive best practices in fleet maintenance and compliance.