Fleet Manager at Stellenbosch University

Duties/Pligte        

• Providing strategic leadership and management of the University's vehicle fleet.
• Developing and implementing fleet strategies, policies, and optimisation initiatives.
• Managing fleet acquisition, replacement, utilisation, maintenance, disposal, and lifecycle planning.
• Conducting research, benchmarking, feasibility studies, and cost-benefit analyses to support fleet decisions.
• Managing fleet performance monitoring, telematics systems, reporting dashboards, and data-driven decision-making.
• Ensuring compliance with all legislative, licensing, registration, insurance, roadworthiness, and regulatory requirements.
• Managing fleet safety, security, risk management, and accident prevention initiatives.
• Overseeing maintenance programmes, service providers, contracts, and service level agreements.
• Managing fleet budgets, financial controls, procurement processes, tenders, and governance requirements.
• Leading and developing fleet personnel and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Preparing strategic reports and recommendations for senior management.

Job Requirements/Pos Vereistes        

• A relevant tertiary or postgraduate qualification in Fleet Management, Transport Management, Logistics, Business Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• At least five years' experience of managing a large vehicle fleet.
• Demonstrated experience in fleet optimisation, maintenance management, and lifecycle planning.
• Experience of managing tenders, contracts, procurement processes, and service providers.
• Proven people management and leadership experience.
• Strong analytical, financial management, and strategic planning skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of relevant transport, licensing, procurement, and regulatory frameworks.
• Knowledge of governance and compliance requirements.
• Advanced computer literacy.
• The ability to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.
• A valid Code B driver's licence and own transport.

Recommendation/Aanbeveling        

• Preference may be given to candidates with:
• Experience within a university or large public-sector environment.
• Professional qualifications or certifications in fleet, logistics, transport, or asset management.
• Strong knowledge of fleet lifecycle costing, total cost of ownership analysis, and fleet optimisation methodologies.
• Experience of leading large-scale vehicle procurement and disposal programmes.
• Knowledge of sustainability, alternative fuel technologies, and emerging transport solutions.

Closing Date   14-Aug-2026