About The Coca-Cola Company

The Coca-Cola Company is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Founded in 1892, it has grown into a “total beverage company” with a portfolio of more than 200 brands. In South Africa, the Coca-Cola system operates through two primary entities: Coca-Cola South Africa (Pty) Ltd, which manages brand marketing and concentrate production, and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA), the primary bottling and distribution arm.

Key Purpose

• The Fleet Manager ensures the safe, compliant, and cost-effective operation of the transport fleet by overseeing maintenance, controlling fleet costs, ensuring full legislative compliance, and driving data-based performance improvements. The role maximises fleet uptime, manages CAPEX for transport assets, and supports operational efficiency through accurate reporting, supplier management, and strict health and safety standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Fleet Maintenance Management

• Maintenance Oversight: Effectively manage in-house, outsourced, and subcontracted maintenance functions to ensure optimal vehicle performance.
• Maintenance Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive vehicle maintenance plan, ensuring service schedules are adhered to.
• Cost and Quality Monitoring: Monitor repairs for cost-effectiveness and quality, ensuring all maintenance activities meet company standards.

Fleet Cost Control and Budget Management

• Budget Adherence: Control transport costs to stay within budget, optimizing resource allocation.
• CAPEX Management: Manage CAPEX allocation and budgeting, including the procurement of transport assets to support operational needs.
• Expense Monitoring: Monitor and report costs for all major cost categories, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.

Transportation Compliance and Legislation Adherence

• Legislative Compliance: Ensure adherence to all relevant legislation, including RTQS and AARTO requirements, maintaining operational legality.
• Stay Informed: Stay updated with legislative changes and communicate them appropriately to the business, ensuring continuous compliance.
• Safety Standards: Direct the safety program for the region, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and proactive safety measures.

Data Management and Reporting

• Information Management: Provide and maintain management information with the analyst, generating KPI reports, and distributing them daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Data Analysis: Analyze KPI reports to identify trends and action them to improve fleet performance.
• Accurate Reporting: Ensure all costs and performance data are accurately reported and updated in a timely manner.

Education

• BCom (Majoring in Transport Economics) or equivalent.

Experience

• A Tradesman Qualification would be an added advantage (e.g. Diesel Mechanic)
• 5 years’ experience in the bulk transport industry
• 3 years experience in line management

Skills

• Possess a deep understanding of the transport industry and relevant legislation to ensure compliance and effective operations.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail in managing fleet maintenance, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Maintain a strong customer focus, ensuring that fleet operations meet the needs and expectations of internal and external customers.
• Exhibit decisiveness in making timely and effective decisions regarding fleet management and problem resolution
• Strive for excellence in all aspects of fleet management, continuously seeking improvements and ensuring high standards of performance.