Fleet Manager

Recruiter:

Pillango Placements

Job Ref:

PTA003675/CB

Date posted:

Wednesday, March 25, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

20000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Join a specialist secure-transport and shuttle provider for high profile clients where every maintenance decision and dispatch-ready vehicle can directly impact safety, timing, and trust.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities

Fleet Operations & Control

Manage vehicle check-in / check-out processes (strict control, accurate records).
Ensure vehicles and bikes are deployment-ready daily (clean, safe, compliant, operational).
Conduct and document regular vehicle inspections and condition reports.
Monitor and manage vehicle allocations to ensure maximum operational availability.

Maintenance Planning & Coordination

Own the service schedule across all vehicles (24) and motorcycles (6).
Coordinate maintenance bookings, follow-ups, and quality checks with service providers.
Plan ahead for tyres, parts, and consumables to prevent downtime.
Track and escalate recurring faults, and implement preventative maintenance actions.

Administration & Reporting

Maintain accurate records: inspection sheets, service history, tyre logs, repair notes, and compliance documents.
Produce basic weekly/monthly fleet status reporting (availability, downtime, upcoming services, risk items).
Keep systems and paperwork audit-ready at all times.

People & Discipline

Set clear standards and enforce rules with drivers/operators.
Handle difficult conversations professionally (non-negotiables, compliance, accountability).
Work closely with operations/security teams to support high-pressure deployments.

What This Role Is Not Responsible For (as per current scope)

Insurance administration (claims, liaison, etc.)
Refuelling management
(Fleet Manager still monitors vehicle condition and escalates issues, but doesn’t own these functions.)

Working Hours & Availability

This is not a strict 8–5 role. Operational demands may require early starts, late finishes, and occasional longer days, balanced by management as needed. The ideal candidate is flexible, reliable, and comfortable in a fast-paced, performance-based environment.

Minimum Requirements

Proven experience in fleet coordination/ management (preferably in security, logistics, transport, or high-compliance environments).
Strong working knowledge of vehicle maintenance fundamentals (incl. tyres, wear-and-tear, service intervals).
Experience managing a mixed fleet (cars + motorcycles is a strong advantage).
Strong planning and organisational ability (you live by checklists and schedules).
Confident communicator who can enforce standards and drive accountability.
Competent admin skills (Excel/Google Sheets and/or fleet tracking systems).

Compliance & Vetting (Essential)

Because of the nature of the industry, the successful candidate must be willing to undergo:

Criminal background checks
Additional vetting / risk screening as required by clients or contracts

The offer will be around R20k for the 3-month probation period; after you’ve proven your value, shown strong leadership, and become essential to operations, there’s potential for an increase of up to 50%.

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