South Africa: FLEET MANAGER

March 21, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to oversee the end-to-end operations of our mechanisation assets across multiple regions in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in agricultural or heavy-equipment fleet management, with a proven track record of managing large, ageing fleets and implementing cost control measures.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end fleet operations
Direct operational responsibility for all mechanisation assets across regions
Coordinate deployment to minimise idle time and unnecessary movement
Maintain continuity of mechanised operations during peak field windows
Take full ownership of performance of ageing and mixed-brand equipment
Classify assets by operational condition and remaining useful life
Decide repair, partial overhaul, cannibalisation, or parking of units
Prevent non-viable assets from consuming spare parts and labour
Implement preventive maintenance regimes appropriate for older equipment
Reduce repeat failures through root-cause analysis
Improve workshop turnaround time and repair quality
Control maintenance labour hours and eliminate low-value repair activity
Spare parts & inventory control
Spare parts planning, consumption tracking, and cost control
Rationalise inventory across multiple brands and models
Work with Procurement to improve pricing, availability, and supplier discipline
Fleet cost & performance management
Establish and maintain a centralised fleet register
Track key fleet KPIs
Produce regular fleet performance and cost reports for management
Fuel & utilisation discipline
Monitor fuel consumption by machine and operation
Identify abnormal usage linked to equipment condition or operator behaviour
Reduce fuel waste and non-productive engine hours
Operator discipline, safety & compliance
Enforce operating standards
Support operator and mechanic training focused on equipment care
Ensure compliance with safety standards across fleet operations

Requirements

Degree in Engineering (Agricultural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar)
Technical certifications advantageous
10 years of experience in agricultural or heavy-equipment fleet management
Proven experience managing large, ageing fleets
Strong background in maintenance optimisation and cost control
Experience operating across multiple regions or sites
Solid understanding of tractors, implements, and agricultural machinery

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Qualifications

Formal education/certifications (Bachelor’s, LLB, Matric, etc.) not specified.

Salary & Benefits

Salary information not specified.

How to Apply

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