About Role

A leading organisation is looking for an experienced Fleet Officer to strategically manage and optimise a large, mixed fleet of vehicles, machinery and specialised equipment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end fleet lifecycle, including acquisitions, maintenance, compliance, cost management, performance monitoring and asset disposal. The role requires a strong commercial and analytical mindset, with a focus on fleet availability, safety, efficiency and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of vehicles, machinery and fleet equipment.

• Monitor and optimise fleet availability, utilisation and operational performance.

• Develop and manage fleet budgets, including fuel, maintenance and operating costs.

• Analyse fleet costs, including cost per kilometre, fuel efficiency and maintenance costs.

• Monitor vehicle downtime, breakdowns and service compliance.

• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are maintained to a high operational and presentation standard.

• Ensure vehicles carry the correct and approved company branding.

• Manage fleet compliance, including licensing, renewals, roadworthiness and AARTO requirements.

• Monitor driver behaviour, safety performance and compliance with fleet policies.

• Manage fleet tracking, telematics and related reporting systems.

• Develop and implement fleet policies, procedures and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Prepare fleet performance reports and provide data-driven recommendations to management.

• Develop and monitor fleet lifecycle and replacement plans.

• Manage the disposal of redundant fleet assets, including valuations and auction processes.

• Stay up to date with fleet management technology, legislation and industry trends.

• Identify opportunities to improve fleet efficiency and reduce operating costs.

• Perform any other reasonable duties as required by management.

Minimum Requirements

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Transport Economics, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related field is preferred.

• Minimum 5 years' experience in Fleet Management.

• At least 2–3 years' experience in a middle-management capacity.

• Proven experience managing a large, diverse and owned fleet.

• Experience with vehicles, machinery and/or specialised equipment.

• Proven experience managing the full fleet lifecycle from acquisition to disposal.

• Strong experience in fleet budgeting, cost analysis and financial reporting.

• Experience developing and implementing fleet policies and procedures.

• Experience managing driver behaviour, safety and compliance.

• Strong knowledge of AARTO and relevant transport legislation.

• Advanced knowledge of fleet tracking systems, telematics and data analysis.

• Strong understanding of vehicle maintenance, repairs and lifecycle costing.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Results-driven and accountable

• Excellent decision-making and judgement

• Strong commercial awareness

• High level of integrity and professionalism

• Proactive approach to identifying improvements

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing operational priorities

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a hands-on fleet professional who can combine operational fleet management with strategic planning, financial control, compliance and data analysis.

Candidates with experience managing large fleets within logistics, utilities, mining, manufacturing, construction, energy or other asset-intensive environments will be considered favourably.