Fleet Manager

1 week ago

Durban, South Africa IntelliStaff Full time

Our client in the logistics industry is urgently looking to employ an experienced Fleet Manager at their organization

Location: Durban KZN

Job Summary:
The overall objective of this Fleet Manager role is to effectively manage and oversee the day to day (also nightshift) 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. in order to deliver exceptional service within clients SLA.

**Requirements**:

- Matric
- Degree/Diploma in Logistics/Transport Management
- 3+ years of experience in a similar role
- Proven track record managing portfolio of customers.
- Must be fluent in Afrikaans
- Must be willing to work flexible hours.
- Must be willing to perform duties on weekends.

**Responsibilities**:
Budget Control:

- Creditors - Ensure all invoices and POs 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 SLA
- 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
- Washbay
- 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 overs (old order incomplete from last loading cycle with new orders received).

Site Management:

- Manage the washbay
- Manage the workshop

Other:

- Insurance Claims
- Adhoc Projects
- Debrief Paperwork (daily)

Reporting:

- Prepare and submit weekly operational stats
- Prepare and submit weekly financial flash to clients
- Prepare, analyse and submit monthly operational stats

Operational Efficiencies:

- Work with team of drivers to deliver operational efficiencies
- Delivery of superior quality customer experiences within SLA
- 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 employees 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.

  • Fleet Management

    23 hours ago

    Durban Metropolitan Area, South Africa Nexelica Full time R360 000 - R420 000 per year

    Job Title:Fleet ManagerLocation:Westmead, Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal (On-Site)Employment Type: PermanentSalary:R360,000 - R420,000 Per AnnumAbout ClientOur client, a leading organisation within the services sector, is seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee and support all fleet-related operations. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised...

  • National Fleet Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Winning Form Careers Site Full time R1 200 000 - R2 400 000 per year

    Fleet & Operational ManagementNational fleet oversight, vehicle lifecycle management, and cost control Supplier management, contract negotiation, KPI oversight Strong knowledge of tracking, telematics and maintenance processesFinancial & AnalyticalBudgeting, forecasting and cost optimisation Data analysis, KPI reporting and financial modelling Strong...

  • Fleet Controller

    4 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Reinhardt Full time

    A career opportunity exists in DURBAN KWA-ZULU NATAL for the position of : FLEET CONTROLLER Job Summary Oversee all aspects of fleet management (productivity wages fuel consumption route planning etc) Assign and ensure execution of tasks to drivers Track orders and deliveries Constant monitoring of driver and vehicle performance and efficiency & find ways to...

  • Fleet Controller

    2 days ago

    Durban, South Africa Reinhardt Transport Group Full time

    A career opportunity exists in DURBAN, KWA-ZULU NATAL for the position of:FLEET CONTROLLERJob Summary Oversee all aspects of fleet management (productivity, wages, fuel consumption, route planning, etc) Assign and ensure execution of tasks to drivers Track orders and deliveries Constant monitoring of driver and vehicle performance and efficiency & find ways...

  • Fleet Controller

    1 day ago

    Durban, South Africa Royal Tyres Full time

    **Position: Fleet Controller** **Position Overview**: Royal Tyres is a proud, established business that has been in existence for over 80 years. Its strategic aims are geared towards accelerated growth and expansion in a fast changing and dynamic environment. As such, there is a need to support the people business goals and build on the existing practices...

  • Fleet Controller Manager

    5 days ago

    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Boardroom Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year

    The Fleet Controller Manager oversees the full operational performance of the car carrier fleet Fleet Operations ManagementPlan and coordinate daily dispatching of car carrier trucks.Manage routing, trip scheduling, and truck utilisation to reduce empty kilometres.Monitor trip progress, delays, border crossings, and turnaround times.Ensure correct driver...

  • Fleet Controller

    15 hours ago

    Durban, South Africa HR Genie Full time

    A career opportunity exists at REINHARDT TRANSPORT GROUP BM Hauliers, DURBAN for the position of:FLEET CONTROLLERJob Summary: (not limited to)Oversee all aspects of fleet management (productivity, wages, fuel consumption, route planning, etc)Assign and ensure execution of tasks to driversTrack orders and deliveriesConstant monitoring of driver and vehicle...

  • Fleet Data Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    Oversee the collection, management, and reporting of all fleet-related data.Support fleet operations by ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost control.Act as a central point of contact between operations, maintenance, finance, and compliance teams. Key ResponsibilitiesData Management & ReportingMaintain accurate fleet records (vehicle details, mileage,...

  • Fleet Data Coordinator

    3 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Tower Group Full time

    Oversee the collection, management, and reporting of all fleet-related data. Support fleet operations by ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost control. Act as a central point of contact between operations, maintenance, finance, and compliance teams. Key Responsibilities Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate fleet records (vehicle details,...

  • Fleet Data Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Durban, South Africa Tower Group South Africa (PTY) Ltd Full time

    Oversee the collection, management, and reporting of all fleet-related data. Support fleet operations by ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost control. Act as a central point of contact between operations, maintenance, finance, and compliance teams. Key Responsibilities Data Management & Reporting Maintain accurate fleet records (vehicle details,...