Assistant Manager: Fleet Management

DUTIES

• Manages the mechanical workshop and best optimization of fleet, planning, manage and control all fleet repairs and maintenance;
• Assigns work to subordinates, examines and corrects actions
• performance management control and disciplinary action
• Productivity/ performance and personnel management
• Evaluation of Drivers and Operators
• Plans and manages utilisation of resources
• Preforms client and public service functions
• Determine accidental damages, losses, thefts of vehicles and implements, by receiving accident/ theft/ damages-reports from all Supervisors
• Supervise the maintenance and repairs on Council Fleet
• Render administrative support function

Requirements

Qualifications

• N3 Qualified motor mechanic (Trade tested)
• NQF Level 4
• Diploma in Transport Management or equivalent
• 5 years in a supervisory in Fleet Management

Skills required

• Code EB driver's licence
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy
• Conflict management
• Time management skills
• Workflow management

Core Competencies

• Fleet Operations Management
• Vehicle scheduling, dispatch, and route optimization.
• Vendor and supplier relationship management (fuel, insurance, repairs).
• Preventive maintenance planning and accident prevention programs.

Financial & Governance Skills

• Budgeting, cost control, and expense reporting.
• Procurement strategy and contract negotiation.
• Governance frameworks for accountability and transparency.