Purpose of the Position

The Senior Manager – Fleet Management (FML) is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of the company’s fleet to ensure optimal efficiency, compliance, cost control, and service delivery

Minimum Requirements

A Relevant bachelor’s degree NQF level 7
Minimum of 5–10 years in fleet operations, preferably in large-scale or municipal environments.
Proven track record in developing and executing fleet strategies, including lifecycle cost management and utilization optimization.
Hands-on experience with specialized vehicles such as waste compactors, tippers, tankers, and yellow equipment

Core Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and continuously improve the fleet management strategy aligned with the business objectives.
Lead ongoing initiatives to enhance fleet utilization and optimize total lifecycle costs.
Champion the implementation of technology to boost fleet efficiency, enhance safety standards, and drive performance improvements.
Oversee daily fleet activities, ensuring efficient allocation, optimal utilization, and continuous performance tracking of vehicles and equipment
Ensure all assets are maintained in excellent condition through preventative and corrective maintenance programs.
Optimize fleet availability and reliability to meet operational and contractual requirements.
Maintain the operational readiness of specialized fleet assets, including waste compactors, loaders, tippers, tankers, and other heavy-duty yellow machinery
Ensure compliance with all contractual requirements relating to fleet operations.
Oversee the implementation training initiatives to ensure operational integrity
Manage risk, insurance claims, and accident investigations effectively.
Manage the fleet budget, ensuring cost-effectiveness and financial sustainability Provide support towards service provider contracts for fuel, maintenance, and leasing.
Lead, mentor, and develop fleet management teams and supervisors.
Cultivate effective partnerships across internal teams, external suppliers, and clients to enhance collaboration and service delivery
Provide senior management with regular performance reports and strategic guidance to senior management to support informed decision-making
Support bids and business development teams by contributing fleet-related data, operational insights, and written input to strengthen proposal documentation and secure new business opportunities.
Oversee ad hoc and ‘as-and-when’ fleet operations and service requests in support of eThekwini Municipality requirements
Actively engage in the review and management of debtor aging to improve cash flow and reduce overdue balances
Support the achievement of SLA targets by aligning fleet operations with contractual performance standards and client expectations

Skills

Ability to manage vehicle allocation, utilization, and lifecycle cost efficiency.
Skilled in designing and executing preventive and corrective maintenance programs.
Familiar with operating and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles and machinery.
Skilled in managing SLAs and ensuring adherence to service agreements.
Capable of mentoring and developing fleet teams and supervisors.
Strong relationship-building skills with internal departments, suppliers, and clients

Knowledge

Deep understanding of fleet management principles, including asset lifecycle, utilization metrics, and cost optimization.
Knowledge of specialized vehicles and equipment (e.g., waste compactors, loaders, tippers, tankers, yellow machinery).
Familiarity with preventive and corrective maintenance planning to ensure asset reliability and readiness.
Experience in managing ad hoc and contract-based fleet services, particularly in municipal or public sector contexts.

Behaviour and Values

Takes ownership of fleet operations, financial performance, and service delivery outcomes.
Anticipates challenges, drives continuous improvement, and leads with initiative.
Works effectively across departments, vendors, and clients to achieve shared goals.
Maintains composure and effectiveness under pressure, especially in high-demand operational environments.
Ensures accuracy in reporting, compliance, and contract management.
Committed to delivering high-quality fleet services that meet or exceed contractual and operational expectations.

At Njilo we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for open positions

Suitable candidates to forward their applications (CVs and qualifications) to this email address: recruitment@njiloconsulting.co.za , or via our company website

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Senior Manager FML