Fleet Manager

5 months ago

Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Finovate Full time

Our client, a transport and logistics company, is looking for a** Fleet Manager** to join their team in the **Pietermaritzburg area**.

**Overall Role Function**:

- The overall objective of this Fleet / Operations Manager role is to effectively manage and oversee the day to day (also night shift) operations of the depot / plant.
- This includes the short-term planning and scheduling of daily operations.
- This extends from the productivity of drivers and their vehicles; along with the overall maintenance of vehicles; solving queries etc. to deliver exceptional service within clients’ SLA.

**Responsibilities**:
***

Budget Control:

- Creditors - Ensure all invoices and PO’s are signed off and submitted to Finance. Follow up on outstanding money.
- Other - Insurance claims, traffic fines, vehicle maintenance.
- Management of driver hours.
- Budget and Resource Planning - Use relevant data and analysis to give input into budget preparation for the division / depot.

Client Service:

- Service culture - Deliver within Service Level Agreement.
- Partnership Management - Cultivate objective working relationships with variety of stakeholders (e.g., HR team, IT, clients).
- Client relationship management - Daily client interactions on the frontline. Solve challenges and queries to reduce complaints.

Operational execution:

- Oversee and manage own fleet of vehicles.
- Schedule maintenance.
- Weekly checks.
- Services.
- Wash bay.
- Breakdowns (where applicable).
- Licensing of vehicles.
- Manage diesel consumption.

Trip management:

- Manage and schedule drivers’ working hours.
- Route planning.
- Oversee successful loading of goods at clients with all relevant paperwork.
- Planning and scheduling the orders (old order incomplete from last loading cycle with new orders received).

Site Management:

- Manage the wash bay.
- Manage the workshop.
- Manage the diesel.

Other:

- Insurance claims.
- Ad-hoc projects.

Debrief paperwork (daily).

Operational efficiencies:

- Work with team of drivers to deliver operational efficiencies.
- Delivery of superior quality customer experiences.
- Fleet management.

Staff Management:

- Personal development - Manage own development to increase own competencies for the position function and future leadership growth opportunities.
- People management - Plan and manage performance, skills development, and team motivation.
- Achieve efficiencies and increase competencies.
- Address employee’s issues or grievances.
- Management of drivers’ performance, i.e., weekly monitoring of their consumption per km, daily debrief and weekly reports indicating outliers.
- Driver PDP and licenses.
- Manage drivers’ leave and overtime (update daily).

Teamwork - Support effective teamwork within depot / branch.

**Qualifications**:

- Matric / Grade 12.
- Computer literacy (MS Office, Outlook).
- **Advanced studies (Tertiary Diploma / Degree) advantageous.**

**Experience**:

- **Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a transport environment.**:

- Proven track record managing portfolio of customers.
- Specific industry experience beneficial.

**Personal Qualities**:

- Excellent administrative skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Able to work well with a team and under pressure.
- Must be diligent and time competent to meet deadlines.
- Must be customer service focused.
- Must be honest, reliable, and trustworthy.
- Be willing to work flexible hours.
- Be willing to perform duties on weekends.
- Must be bilingual (English and Afrikaans).

**Location: Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu Natal**

***

**Salary offered**: R25 000 - R35 000 per month.

**Starting date**: As soon as possible.

  • Fleet Manager

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Megan Frg Consulting Full time

    **Location**: Pietermaritzburg, KZN **Salary**: Market Related **About the Role**: The main purpose of the job is to ensure effective and efficiency in the planning, directing, managing, coordinating and supervising the acquisition, allocation, utilization, maintenance, repair, replacement and disposal of fleet vehicles, in line with statutory and...

  • Fleet Controller

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Pronel Personnel Full time

    Growing logistics concern are looking for an experienced Fleet Controller to join their team. **Requirements**: - Proficient in MS Office - Logistics Management Diploma / Degree would be preferable - A minimum of 5 years relevant experience essential - Must have the ability to work in a highly pressured environment - Excellent administrative skills Note:...

  • Drone Operations Manager

    1 month ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Farm Manager SA Full time

    Job Title: Drone PilotWe are seeking a highly skilled and experienced drone pilot to join our team at Farm Manager SA.Key Responsibilities:Maintain the company's fleet of drones and associated aerial application equipment.Compile weekly performance reports and provide regular projections for upcoming works.Oversee the management of the spraying team and...

  • Nightshift Fleet Controller

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Hestony Transport Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE.** Responsible to assist, manage and schedule all aspects relating to transporting cargo for clients, which include, effective communication with both drivers as well as relevant clients etc. **KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OR TASKS.** - Responsible for communication with drivers. - Responsibly ensuring that cargo gets offloaded at the set destination...

  • Fleet Fitment Technician- Pietermaritzburg

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Fidelity Services Group Full time

    **Vacancy**: Fleet Fitment Technician **Region**: Pietermaritzburg **Reporting to **:Technical Manager **Overall purpose of the job**:To complete hardware installations to the highest quality and within the required timelines. **Duties & Responsibilities**: - Complete hardware installations to the highest quality and within the required timelines -...

  • Operations Manager

    2 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Job Title: Operations ManagerCompany: Isilumko Staffing (JHB)Job Summary:We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join our team at Isilumko Staffing (JHB). The successful candidate will be responsible for driving production operations, raw material demand forecasting, fleet management supervision, quality control, HR matters, and ISO 9001:2015...

  • Operations Manager

    1 month ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Operations Manager Job DescriptionIsilumko Staffing (JHB) is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the production operations of one of our manufacturing clients in Pietermaritzburg.Key Responsibilities:Drive production operations to meet business objectivesDevelop and implement raw material demand forecasting strategiesSupervise fleet management...

  • Operations Manager

    1 month ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

    Job Title: Operations ManagerIsilumko Staffing is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to facilitate the overall success of our Production operations, ensuring ISO compliance and effective supervision of fleet management.Key Responsibilities:Plan and schedule production to meet daily and weekly goals, working closely with the Production Manager and...

  • Site Manager/supervisor

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Office Beacon South Africa Full time

    Job Title: Site Manager Job Location: On-Site in Pietermaritzburg, KZN Job Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Site Manager to oversee various aspects of our operations, including fleet management, IT infrastructure, occupational health and safety (OHS), general maintenance, budgeting, vendor management, and reporting excellent...

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    1 month ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Immploy Full time

    Job DescriptionImmploy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our team in Pietermaritzburg.Key Responsibilities:Resolve customer queries and complaints in a timely and efficient manner.Execute pre-alerted priority parcels and ensure timely delivery.Manage the problem parcel report and handle collections in a timely...

  • Operations Manager

    3 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Of of our manufacturing clients' in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team. Qualifications and experience: Matric  Diploma / degree within Operations management  No less than 3 years' experience in chemical production environment / analysis / management  Skills / competencies: Work under pressure Organised...

  • Operations Manager

    3 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

    Of of our manufacturing clients' in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.Qualifications and experience:Matric Diploma / degree within Operations management No less than 3 years' experience in chemical production environment / analysis / management Skills / competencies:Work under...

  • Operations Manager

    3 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Of of our manufacturing clients' in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to join their team.Qualifications and experience:Matric Diploma / degree within Operations management No less than 3 years' experience in chemical production environment / analysis / management Skills / competencies:Work under...

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Immploy Full time

    Job DescriptionImmploy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our team in Pietermaritzburg. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our delivery services, managing our fleet, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Manage and...

  • Logistics Operations Manager

    1 month ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Immploy Full time

    Job DescriptionImmploy is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Logistics Supervisor to join our team in Pietermaritzburg. As a key member of our logistics team, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of our delivery services, managing our fleet, and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.Key Responsibilities:Manage and...

  • Distribution Co-ordinator

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Fourier Recruitment Full time

    The main purpose of this position is to oversee and manage the on-time deliveries of feed to the company’s customers on a daily basis and be responsible to facilitate the maintenance and upkeep of a fleet of trucks. Uphold shift roster for drivers two weeks in advance Responsible for risk and safety assessment for on farm deliveries and to ensure that...

  • **Manager of Operations Excellence**

    3 days ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day activities of our manufacturing client in Pietermaritzburg.Key Responsibilities:To ensure smooth production operations and compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards.To analyze and improve raw material demand forecasting to minimize waste and optimize resources.To supervise the...

  • Operations Manager

    7 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Pro Select Consulting Full time

    As the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of the business. You will play a key role in managing resources, optimizing processes, and maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction. **Duties Include**: - Lead and motivate a team of operations...

  • Operations Manager

    5 months ago

    Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Fidelity Services Group Full time

    The overall purpose of this position is to manage several Operations Managers in covering the following key areas, client liaison, HR /IR matters, fleet management, expenses control, Investigations and to ensure the posting of Security officers, that all site security requirements are adhered to and that the Client’s needs are efficiently and...

  • Operations Director

    2 weeks ago

    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Isilumko Staffing (JHB) Full time

    Operations ManagerIsilumko Staffing (JHB) is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the production operations of one of our manufacturing clients in Pietermaritzburg.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive production operations to meet efficiency and quality standardsDevelop and implement raw material demand forecasting strategiesSupervise fleet management and...