Fleet Manager at Eta-Zuma Group West Africa Limited

Report To: Group Head Corporate & General Services

Job Purpose

• Lead the activities of the maintenance department to ensure that fleet and heavy equipment is available, dependable and safe at all times. Oversee maintenance preventative maintenance program and ensure compliance with corporate policies and government regulations.

Specific Accountabilities

• Analyse maintenance costs and provide recommendations on fleet utilisation and replacement.
• Track fleet usage and maintain accurate inventory of equipment.
• Assist in the development of maintenance budget by providing input relative to policy, costs and established metrics.
• Plan/develop and execute a vehicle and equipment replacement schedule.
• Ensure the maintenance records for fleet are accurate and up-to-date.
• Negotiate service agreements to ensure cost efficiencies.
• Complete performance reviews of staff and jointly determine areas of development and training requirements.
• Communicate maintenance requirements to ensure maximum efficiency and implement correction actions as required.
• Participate in the recruitment and selection of maintenance personnel as required.
• Identify maintenance employee training requirements and ensure successful completion.
• Prepare management reporting as required.
• Complete special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of B.Sc. in Management Sciences and an MBA qualification will be added advantage.
• Minimum of 9 years professional experience in fleet management.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, teambuilding and oral/written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent analytical and working knowledge of MS Excel &Word, and SAP skills.
• Good knowledge of developing strategies.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.