Fleet Manager – Logistics Team

About the role

The Fleet Manager will join Coca‑Cola Beverages Africa’s Bloemfontein team, reporting directly to the Logistics Manager. The position is responsible for ensuring the transport fleet operates safely, complies with all legislation, and delivers cost‑effective performance across the region.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee routine and preventive maintenance programmes, coordinating with service providers to guarantee timely repairs and maximise vehicle uptime.
• Control day‑to‑day fleet operating costs and manage capital expenditure for acquisition, replacement and refurbishment of transport assets.
• Ensure full compliance with local transport legislation, road safety regulations and internal health‑and‑safety policies.
• Analyse fleet data to identify performance trends, implement data‑driven improvements and produce accurate operational reports for senior management.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers, negotiate contracts and support overall logistical efficiency through effective supplier performance monitoring.

Required profile

• Proven experience in managing a commercial vehicle fleet within a logistics or transport environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain high safety and compliance standards while controlling costs.
• Experience handling capital expenditure budgets for transport assets.
• Strong analytical capability to interpret fleet performance data and generate actionable insights.

Required skills