Road Transport & Fleet Team Manager
Up to R50,000 pm CTC
Location: Germiston, East Rand (office-based)
Reporting to: Dispatch Department Head
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Up to R50,000 per month CTC (negotiable, based on experience)
Overview
Our client, a well-established automotive parts distributor, is looking for an experienced Road Transport & Fleet Team Manager to take operational leadership of its Fleet Department. This is a hands-on middle-management role leading the Fleet Supervisor, Fleet Controller and driver team, accountable for route design, fleet costs, legal and safety compliance, accident investigation, asset lifecycle planning and supplier performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, analyse and optimise delivery routes to improve vehicle utilisation, service levels and cost efficiency
- Monitor fleet performance, route adherence and cost per kilometre, and take corrective action
- Manage fleet budgets, forecasts, cost models and Total Cost of Ownership analyses
- Use telematics and fleet data to monitor utilisation, driver behaviour and operational risk
- Lead accident investigations, root-cause analyses and risk assessments, including preventability determinations
- Ensure compliance with road traffic legislation, OHS, COFs, licensing, permits, AARTO and load limits
- Plan fleet mix, vehicle replacement cycles and maintenance strategy
- Manage insurers, compliance authorities, suppliers, warranties, service contracts and SLAs
- Prepare management reports and dashboards with clear cost, compliance and risk insights
- Lead, coach and develop the Fleet Supervisor and Fleet Controller
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain or Transport Management (or equivalent) – essential
- 5+ years in fleet, transport or logistics management, including managing a transport or fleet team
- 3+ years of practical route design and route optimisation
- 3+ years analysing and managing cost per kilometre
- Advanced Excel and Power BI
- Experience with insurers, compliance authorities and external suppliers
- Code C driver’s licence preferred
Advantageous
Telematics and fleet-management systems, TCO modelling, fleet risk management, vehicle lifecycle planning, fleet procurement, project management and SAP/ERP exposure.
How to Apply
Apply below or send your CV to cv@pkbtalentpartners.com with “Fleet Team Manager” in the subject line. Please include your current and expected salary, your notice period, your highest qualification, and the size of the fleet and team you currently manage. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short screening questionnaire.
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