Fleet Manager

Role & Function :

We are looking for a Fleet Manager to join our team in Kraaifontein, Cape Town. As a Fleet Manager you will effectively manage and oversee the day-to-day (and 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. to deliver exceptional service within clients’ SLA. This role demands diligence, time management, and a customer-focused approach. Integrity, reliability, and flexibility is essential for this role.

Key Performance Areas :

Operations :

• Oversee and manage a fleet of vehicles, including scheduling maintenance, conducting weekly checks, arranging services, managing diesel consumption, handling breakdowns (where applicable), vehicle cleanliness (wash bay), and ensuring vehicle licensing.
• Collaborate with a team of drivers to identify and implement operational efficiencies.
• Manage trips by efficiently loading trips onto in-house applications, schedule drivers' working hours, plan routes, supervise the successful loading of goods at client sites, and manage all associated paperwork.
• Handle driver performance management, including monitoring of consumption per kilometer, daily debriefs and paperwork, and weekly outlier reports.
• Manage drivers’ professional driving permit (PrDP) and licenses.
• Monitor daily records of drivers’ leave and overtime.
• People Management : Team motivation to achieve efficiency and competency improvements.

Administration :

Client Service