Strategic Fleet Manager: Lead Efficiency & Safety

Placements24; Mossel Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive executive salary package

Medical aid

Provident fund

Professional development

Strategic Mossel Bay location

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee a delivery vehicle fleet in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on maximizing operational efficiency, controlling costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across a growing distribution network.

You will lead a team of drivers, manage maintenance programs and work with external service providers to keep the fleet reliable and compliant in a dynamic retail environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fleet management, logistics or transportation.
• Strong knowledge of fleet maintenance, vehicle repair and operations logistics.
• Familiarity with South African road transport legislation and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day fleet operations: scheduling, routing and dispatch.
• Oversee vehicle maintenance, repairs and servicing for reliability and safety.
• Develop strategies to optimize fuel efficiency and reduce costs across the fleet.
• Ensure compliance with road safety regulations, licensing and legal requirements.

Skills

Fleet management

Logistics management

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Cost reduction

Communication

Budget management

Driver liaison

Tools

Fleet management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Fleet Manager to oversee a delivery vehicle fleet in Mossel Bay, Western Cape. The role focuses on maximizing operational efficiency, controlling costs, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance across a growing distribution network.

You will lead a team of drivers, manage maintenance programs and work with external service providers to keep the fleet reliable and compliant in a dynamic retail environment.