Fleet Manager

Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a Fleet Manager, to join the Pretoria team at CCBA. The role will report to the Logistics Manager. 

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

Key Purpose

The Fleet Manager ensures the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the transport fleet by overseeing maintenance, controlling fleet costs, ensuring full legislative compliance, and driving data-based performance improvements. The role maximises fleet uptime, manages CAPEX for transport assets, and supports operational efficiency through accurate reporting, supplier management, and strict health and safety standards.

The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Only applications submitted through the e-recruitment portal will be accepted.

Key Outcome

Fleet Maintenance Management

• Maintenance Oversight: Effectively manage in-house, outsourced, and subcontracted maintenance functions to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive vehicle maintenance plan, ensuring service schedules are adhered to.
• Cost and Quality Monitoring: Monitor repairs for cost-effectiveness and quality, ensuring all maintenance activities meet company standards.

Fleet Cost Control and Budget Management

• Budget Adherence: Control transport costs to stay within budget, optimizing resource allocation.
• CAPEX Management: Manage CAPEX allocation and budgeting, including the procurement of transport assets to support operational needs.
• Expense Monitoring: Monitor and report costs for all major cost categories, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

Transportation Compliance and Legislation Adherence

• Legislative Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, including RTQS and AARTO requirements, maintaining operational legality.
• Stay Informed: Stay updated with legislative changes and communicate them appropriately to the business, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Safety Standards: Direct the safety program for the region, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and proactive safety measures.

Data Management and Reporting

• Information Management: Provide and maintain management information with the analyst, generating KPI reports, and distributing them daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Data Analysis: Analyze KPI reports to identify trends and action them to improve fleet performance.
• Accurate Reporting: Ensure all costs and performance data are accurately reported and updated in a timely manner.

Education

• BCom (Majoring in Transport Economics) or equivalent. 

Experience

• A Tradesman Qualification would be an added advantage (e.g. Diesel Mechanic)
• 5 years’ experience in the bulk transport industry
• 3 years experience in line management

Skills 

• Possess a deep understanding of the transport industry and relevant legislation to ensure compliance and effective operations.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in managing fleet maintenance, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring that fleet operations meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers. 
• Exhibit decisiveness in making timely and effective decisions regarding fleet management and problem resolution
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of fleet management, continuously seeking improvements and ensuring high standards of performance.