Fleet Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

Purpose of the Role

To manage SAFLog’s national road vehicle fleet and allocated fleet equipment to ensure operational sites have safe, reliable, appropriately allocated and cost-effective transport. The Fleet Manager will coordinate vehicle acquisition and disposal recommendations, fleet deployment, maintenance, fuel management, tracking systems, driver authorisation, incident administration and fleet records across the organisation.

Key Accountabilities

• Fleet planning and vehicle allocation.
• Maintenance planning and vehicle availability management.
• Vehicle licensing and driver authorisation administration.
• Fuel consumption and operating cost control.
• Fleet tracking and responsible vehicle use monitoring.
• Safety management, incident reporting and claims administration.
• Procurement support and supplier management.
• Budget control and fleet asset lifecycle management.
• Coordination of fleet personnel, site managers and vehicle custodians.
• Fleet reporting, analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Qualifications

• Grade 12.
• Diploma in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics Management or a related qualification.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years' fleet or transport management experience in a multi-site operational environment.
• Practical experience in vehicle maintenance planning, fuel management and cost control.
• Valid driver's licence appropriate to vehicles driven.
• Willingness to travel nationally and coordinate urgent breakdown support when required.

Advantageous

• Fleet systems, telematics or vehicle maintenance training.
• Supervisory or management training.
• Experience within logistics, rail-support, mining or heavy industry environments.

Knowledge Required

• Road fleet maintenance and lifecycle planning.
• Vehicle safety, licensing and driver authorisation processes.
• Fuel management, telematics and fleet cost control.
• Procurement, finance and delegated authority processes.
• Safety, conduct and information control standards.

Skills Required

• Data analysis and cost management.
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management.
• Problem-solving and decision-making.
• Reporting and presentation skills.
• Coaching, leadership and communication skills.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.