FLEET OFFICER: FLEET MANAGEMENT SERVICES

This position is for a Fleet Officer within the Fleet Management Services component of the Logistics and Disposal Management directorate, based at the departmental Head Office in Zwelitsha. The role is a Level 07 graded post within a government department, and it centres on the strategic and operational oversight of the department’s vehicle fleet. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the fleet is managed efficiently, cost-effectively, and in full compliance with all applicable legislation and departmental policies. This is a hands-on administrative and supervisory role that requires a sound understanding of public sector fleet operations, as well as the ability to manage both processes and people.

Applicants must hold a three-year National Diploma at NQF level 6 or an undergraduate bachelor’s degree at NQF level 7, recognised by SAQA, in fields such as Transportation, Logistics, Public Administration, Management, or Business Management. In addition, a minimum of three years of functional experience in fleet management within a public entity or government institution is required, along with a valid driving licence. The department is looking for candidates with a working knowledge of the Batho Pele principles, the Public Finance Management Act, the National Road Transport Act, National Treasury Regulations, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, the Protection of Personal Information Act, COIDA, and minimum information security standards. Familiarity with the city areas where messenger and driver functions are performed will be an advantage, as will knowledge of the education sector. Strong communication, decision-making, planning, organisational, and interpersonal conflict resolution skills are essential, together with a customer-focused approach and the ability to manage performance and develop staff.

The core duties of the role include implementing the departmental fleet management policy, procedures, and delegations; administering the provisioning of fleet services; monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on fleet utilisation; and maintaining sound administrative processes and systems. The officer will also be responsible for allocating work, ensuring the quality of outputs, developing personnel, assessing staff performance, and applying discipline where necessary. This is a supervisory position that requires balancing operational demands with administrative rigour.

The department is committed to employment equity and will apply affirmative action measures in line with its Employment Equity Plan, with specific targets for race and gender representation. Females and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply. Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo personnel suitability checks, including criminal record, citizenship, financial and asset record, qualification, and previous employment verification. All shortlisted candidates will also be expected to complete a practical exercise and an integrity assessment as part of the interview process. Successful appointees will be placed on a probation period and may be subject to security clearance procedures. Applications must be submitted through the provincial e-recruitment system, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.