Transport Controller: Fleet Integrity & On-Time Deliveries

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Middelburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd seeks a Fleet Manager to lead a team ensuring roadworthy, clean bakery trucks and on-time loading for deliveries. You will drive OTIF performance, control fleet costs, and coordinate maintenance with the bakery distribution team.

Applicants should have a diesel mechanic qualification, 3–5 years in transport leadership, and a logistics-related diploma. A strong emphasis on safety and supplier management is required.

Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent is essential.
• Diesel mechanic qualification for commercial vehicles is essential.
• Diploma in logistics or similar is desirable.
• Transport controller/fleet manager experience 3–5 years is essential.
• Supervisory experience 3–5 years is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery trucks and on-time loading for deliveries.
• Support OTIF deliveries by maintaining the required number of clean, roadworthy trucks.
• Monitor fleet expenses and take timely actions to minimise costs per kilometre.
• Oversee preventative maintenance and certificates of fitness for each vehicle.
• Recruit, train, coach and supervise the transport team to Premier Way.
• Mitigate theft and protect fleet assets via vehicle monitoring systems.

Skills

Fleet management planning

Fleet cost analysis

Safe working practices

MS Office

Supervisory skills

Supplier management

Fleet maintenance oversight

Education

Matric

Qualified Diesel Mechanic – Commercial Vehicles

Diploma in logistics or similar

Tools

Great Plains/ DRM/ OTI

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd seeks a Fleet Manager to lead a team ensuring roadworthy, clean bakery trucks and on-time loading for deliveries. You will drive OTIF performance, control fleet costs, and coordinate maintenance with the bakery distribution team.

Applicants should have a diesel mechanic qualification, 3–5 years in transport leadership, and a logistics-related diploma. A strong emphasis on safety and supplier management is required.