Description
PURPOSE

• To manage company fleet operations, including but not limited to vehicles (LDVs), trucks and lowbeds (moveable and immoveable assets), maintenance and staff.  Manage the running cost and ensure users are responsible and accountable for any abuse. Participate in a lifecycle management of all company fleet. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and standards.

Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Oversee the company’s fleet operations and ensure compliance with local and state rules and regulations.
• Coordinate with Fraser Alexander (FA) operations and other departments to streamline company fleet operations.
• Make sure that the company fleet is kept to FA’s acceptable standard.
• Develop, review and implement fleet policies and procedures and ensure accurate documentation.
• Conduct inspections of vehicles to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Manage Driver abuse of company fleet.
• Manage availability and utilisation of light duty vehicles (LDVs).
• Address and resolve any issues related to fleet operations promptly.
• Manage the disposal of older vehicles.
• Approve maintenance cost with external service providers, including maintenance records and oversee maintenance cost.
• Carry out fleet analysis on different make of brands with original equipment manufactures (OEMs).
• Plan certificate of fitness (COF) inspections on the transport fleet.
• Manage First Auto fuel and fleet maintenance cards.

Plant Administration

• Coordinate, monitor and analyse maintenance and fuel costs and present data on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Generate detailed systems reports.
• Supply missing revenue report on LDVs monthly.
• Manage including collections and deal with infringements (acknowledgment of debt and ITIs).
• Keep records of kilometres travelled and the costing thereof.
• Ensure that all Driver licenses are valid.
• Apply for permits and maintenance thereof for the lowbeds.
• Arrange for deliveries to and from site using FA trucks and lowbeds and ensure the cost allocation thereof.
• Ensure that all vehicle licenses are up to date and apply for fuel cards when required.
• Monitor and manage vehicle and speed tracking in real time (GPS tracking) and assist with speeding fines.

People Management

• Manage, mentor, coach and play as advisory role for team growth and development.
• Conduct performance management contracting and reviews for all staff at the recommended periods.
• Manage and improve both individual’s performance and service delivery.
• Ensure all training needs are met for the team.
• Approve and manage overtime.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diesel Mechanic Trade Certificate
• Supervisory qualification will be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE

• 5 – 8 years as Diesel Mechanic in the mining industry and Plant environment
• 5 years in a supervisory role
• Fleet management and Plant administration experience
• Knowledge of asset management processes

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Excellent communication (both written and verbal)
• Report writing
• Presentation
• Accurate budgeting and cost control
• Strong organisational and coordination
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Suite)