Fitment Centre Leader

Overview

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.

What you will do

The main purpose of the role is to lead and manage the Fitment Centre (FC) department, ensuring operational excellence across production, logistics, safety, cost, and people. The role aligns FC strategy with Group Trucks Operation (GTO) Durban’s Masterplan, GTO objectives, and Volvo Group goals. A key focus is building strong cross-functional partnerships with Volvo Trucks (Sales), GTO plant teams, and fitment service providers to ensure seamless execution, supplier compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Scope of the Role

• Responsible for FC operations across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP).
• Leadership of all FC personnel and oversight of facility, tools, and equipment.
• Strategic planning and execution aligned with business objectives.
• Management of on-site fitment service providers and supplier compliance.
• Cross-functional collaboration with Volvo Trucks (Sales) and GTO plant functions.

Job Objectives

People Leadership & Culture

Fitment Service Provider & Supplier Compliance

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication & Reporting

Operational Excellence

Safety & Compliance

Quality Assurance

Delivery & Planning

Cost Management

Who are you?

Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring :

Qualifications

Key Competencies

Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary.

Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply.

Application Closing Date : 16 October 2025.

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Who we are and what we believe in

We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.

Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.

Group Trucks Operations encompasses all production of the Group’s manufacturing of Volvo, Renault and Mack trucks, as well as engines and transmissions. We also orchestrate the spare parts distribution for Volvo Group’s customers globally and design, operate and optimize logistics and supply chains for all brands. We count 30,000 employees at 30 plants and 50 distribution centers across the globe. Our global footprint offers an opportunity for an international career in a state-of-the-art industrial environment, where continuous improvement is the foundation. As our planet is facing great challenges, we - one of the largest industrial organizations in the world - stand at the forefront of innovation. We are ready to rise to the challenge. Would you like to join us?

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