Fleet Controller Manager

4 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 Management
  • Plan 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 allocation based on vehicle configuration and competence.
Driver Management & Supervision
  • Manage drivers, rosters, performance, and discipline.
  • Resolve driver issues, behaviour matters, and ensure compliance with SOPs.
  • Identify training needs and ensure drivers are trained and assessed.
Safety, Compliance & RTMS
  • Enforce compliance with transport legislation, company safety standards, and RTMS requirements.
  • Ensure all trucks undergo RTMS inspections before entering operation.
  • Monitor Drive Cam events and ensure coaching is completed within required timeframes.
  • Ensure PPE compliance, pre-trip inspections, and safe working procedures.
Loading Quality & Vehicle Damage Control
  • Oversee vehicle loading correctness on all configurations.
  • Ensure correct positioning, strapping, and quality checks are done.
  • Verify photographic evidence for load plans and report any loading risks.
  • Investigate vehicle damages and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
Fuel & Cost Control
  • Monitor fuel consumption and investigate variances.
  • Ensure compliance with refuelling procedures and report faulty tags/pumps.
  • Assist in implementing cost-saving initiatives to improve fleet efficiency.
Vehicle Maintenance & Breakdown Management
  • Coordinate planned services, repairs, breakdowns, and preventative maintenance.
  • Follow up with workshops to reduce downtime and ensure timely release of vehicles.
Required Qualifications
Education
  • Matric / Grade 12 (minimum).
  • Diploma/Degree in Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain, or similar.
  • RTMS training or certification (advantage).
Experience
  • 5–7 years fleet control/transport operations experience (car carrier highly preferred).
  • 2–3 years supervisory or managerial experience.
  • Proven experience in driver management, safety compliance, loading quality, and route planning.
Skills & Competencies
  • Strong leadership and people management.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Good knowledge of transport legislation.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume operations.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Competent in Excel, reporting, tracking systems, and document control.
Behavioural Attributes
  • High integrity and accountability
  • Attention to detail
  • Professional communication
  • Team-oriented leadership
  • Resilience under pressure
  • Strong work ethic and commitment
Working Conditions
  • May require shift work, weekends, and extended hours.
  • Operates in a fast-paced transport environment.
  • Frequent interaction with drivers, customers, and operations teams.

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