Fleet Manager at Fidelity Services Group

Job Description

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB:

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring the effective running of the fleet within the region by ensuring the maximum number of serviced and reliable vehicles is available for deployment. The incumbent is also responsible for analysing all available fleet information to ensure optimal utilization of vehicles and report back to business.

REPORTS TO: National Fleet Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant Degree or three-year diploma – Fleet or Transport Management
• At least 3 years’ experience in fleet and motor vehicle assessment/management essential
• 5 years’ experience at Middle Management level
• Possess a valid Driver’s License
• Computer Literate (MS Office, advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Internet)
• Financial acumen
• People Management experience with a proven track record of employee engagement and development
• Stakeholder management

Key Performance Areas

• Monitor and provide feedback to managers regarding fuel consumption.
• Authorize the procurement and cancellation of fuel cards.
• Scrutinize fuel reports received from suppliers to ascertain correct fuel consumption.
• Sample controls of vehicle monitoring equipment to determine levels of excessive idling.
• Liaising with management to leverage of best practices within Fleet division.
• Implement all fleet SOPs.
• Prepare for the purchase of capital items and assets (including lease vehicles).
• Plan and authorise the purchase of consumables and maintenance of vehicles for region.
• Asset management.
• Implement three quote system for all procurement.
• Work closely with the Finance department monitor expenditure and invoicing.
• Assist in budget preparations and management.
• Set the tone and advocate zero harm initiatives and implement strategi.es to ensure employee health and safety.
• Ensure legal compliance of fleet.
• Manage accidents.
• Reduce vehicle off the road incidents.
• Discuss and plan auction process.
• Discuss and plan maintenance schedules.
• Ensure timeous fitting of equipment: tracking unit, bullet proof glass, vehicle branding.
• Identify potential fleet problem areas/challenges.
• Management of all customer vehicle-related complaints.
• Staff management and development.

COMPETENCIES

(TECHNICAL & BEHAVIOURAL)

• Action oriented.
• Functional technical expertise.
• Change management agent.
• Problem solving.
• Managing and measuring work.
• Drive for results.
• Negotiating
• Aligning for performance
• Safety awareness
• Time management