Fleet Controller

Port Elizabeth
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG Logistics
Reference: 2364557

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Career Circuit

The Fleet Controller is responsible for the full operational management, compliance, and performance of the vehicle fleet. This includes coordinating all maintenance, repairs, and servicing to ensure maximum vehicle uptime, roadworthiness, and full compliance with Road Traffic Regulations and relevant operational quality standards.

The role serves as the key link between service providers and the company, ensuring efficient communication, cost control, and high-quality execution of all fleet-related activities. It also includes managing maintenance records, purchase orders, service schedules, and supplier relationships.

A strong focus is placed on preventive maintenance, rapid breakdown response, accident repair oversight, and continuous improvement of fleet performance and cost efficiency.

Required Skills

Fleet Management
Problem Solving
Report Writing
Strong Communication Skills
Time Management
Assertiveness
Deadline Driven
High Attention To Detail
Ability To Work Under Pressure
Strong Work Ethic
Preventative Maintenance Planning And Scheduling
Transport Logistics
Data Accuracy & Attention To Detail
Reliability & Accountability
Scheduling & Planning
Vehicle Maintenance Coordination
Road Transport Compliance
Vehicle Inspection & Roadworthiness
Accident & Breakdown Management
Fuel & Mileage Monitoring
Refrigeration Systems Management (Cold Chain Transport)
Tail Lift Systems Knowledge
Fleet Tracking Systems (E.G., C-Track Or Similar)
Purchase Order & Maintenance Administration
Budget Control / Cost Management
Road Traffic Regulations Compliance
Health & Safety Management (HSE)
Transport Quality Standards (E.G., DQSP Or Similar)
Risk Management In Transport Operations
Audit & Compliance Reporting
Record Keeping & Documentation Management
Team Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Candidate Requirements

In addition, the Fleet Controller ensures:

Accurate daily reporting (vehicle condition, mileage, fridge hours, uptime)
Strict compliance with safety, legal, and quality standards
Effective planning and scheduling of services and vehicle availability
Control of fleet budgets, expenditure, and procurement processes
Proper documentation, audits, and reporting accuracy
Health & safety compliance across all fleet operations

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and technically skilled, with strong knowledge of heavy-duty vehicles, refrigeration systems, tail lifts, and fleet tracking systems. They must be assertive, reliable, and capable of performing under pressure while maintaining high operational standards.

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12
Degree/Diploma in Logistics, Business Management, Transport, or Fleet Management
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar fleet management role
Code EC driver’s license with valid PDP
Strong technical knowledge of MAN and Mercedes vehicles, including maintenance and mechanical systems
Proven experience in fleet operations, maintenance coordination, and transport compliance management

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About Career Circuit

Career Circuit is a truly South African, privately owned Human Capital Recruitment and Management Services company, established in 2010. With cumulatively in excess of 50 years’ Human Capital Recruitment and Management experience, we partner with Candidates, Clients, Strategic Industry Partners and Subject Specialists to facilitate successful professional business partnerships. As specialist “generalists” in our approach, we offer end-to-end Human Capital solutions.

Being an equal opportunity employer, our Career Circuit Team is a truly unique blend of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, who share a common passion - to maximise every possible opportunity to facilitate a positive difference in someone’s life. Suitably qualified and experienced, we are sensitive to the ever-changing business environment and pride ourselves in offering professional, dynamic, personalised and tailor-made solutions to our valued Business Partners.