Fleet Manager

OttoBauthentic

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
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:
  • Handle insurance claims, manage traffic fines, and oversee vehicle maintenance.
  • Efficiently manage and monitor driver working hours to ensure compliance with regulations.
  • Complete daily debrief paperwork associated with ad hoc projects.
Client Service
  • Ensure the delivery of superior-quality customer experiences within Service Level Agreements (SLA's).
  • Foster objective working relationships with various stakeholders, such as the HR team, IT, and clients, to promote collaborative success.
  • Act as a frontline liaison with clients, proactively addressing challenges and queries to minimize complaints.

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