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The Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market
Gauteng is the national distribution hub, so the roles are larger and the systems are more mature. We regularly search for planners and distribution managers who have run multi site networks and can defend their forecast accuracy with numbers.
About the transport and fleet manager role
Transport and fleet managers move goods at the lowest sensible cost. Routing, vehicle uptime, driver management and compliance are all part of the role.
Key responsibilities
- Plan routes and loads for cost and service
- Manage vehicle maintenance, uptime and licensing
- Lead drivers and manage behaviour, hours and safety
- Control fuel, tyre and cost per kilometre measures
- Maintain compliance with the National Road Traffic Act and permits
Experience and background we look for
- Five or more years in transport or fleet management
- Experience with tracking, telematics and routing systems
- Knowledge of road transport legislation and driver compliance
- A record of reducing cost per kilometre or improving on time delivery
Core skills and competencies
- Route and load planning
- Fleet cost control
- Driver management
- Compliance
- Telematics use
- Service reliability
Regulatory and compliance context
Logistics roles touch the National Road Traffic Act, SARS Customs requirements and, for food and pharmaceutical work, HACCP and cold chain standards. We verify licences, customs experience and system exposure rather than accepting them at face value.
How Morton Moore Industrial runs this search in Johannesburg
We keep an exclusive client list, so on every accepted transport and fleet manager mandate a far wider part of the Johannesburg supply chain & logistics market stays open to direct approach. We map the employers in the area, contact people who are not applying for jobs, test the detail behind each claim on a CV and present a short, honest list. Our fee is 12.5 percent and every placement carries a three month guarantee period.
Frequently asked questions
- Who are the top transport and fleet managers recruiters in Johannesburg?
- Morton Moore recruits transport and fleet managers in Johannesburg on a selective basis. We take on a limited number of clients in each industry so that we can approach the widest possible pool of supply chain & logistics professionals for every brief we accept.
- How long does it take to fill a transport and fleet manager role in Johannesburg?
- Most searches at this level produce a shortlist within two to three weeks of a full brief. The final timeline depends on notice periods, which in Johannesburg are usually one calendar month and sometimes longer for senior appointments.
- What does Morton Moore charge?
- Our agency fee is 12.5 percent of the annual package and every placement carries a three month guarantee period. There are no separate advertising or shortlisting charges.
- Do you recruit transport and fleet managers outside Johannesburg?
- Yes. We work from offices serving the Garden Route, Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban, and we place transport and fleet managers across South Africa. We also recruit into Manufacturing and FMCG for clients who need cover beyond supply chain & logistics.
- Can candidates register with you directly?
- Yes. Candidates can view current opportunities and apply through our own site. Applications stay with Morton Moore and are never shared with a client without permission.
Hiring a transport and fleet manager in Johannesburg?
We take on a limited number of clients so that the widest possible part of the market stays open for every mandate. Apply for a client partnership and we will tell you honestly whether we can act on the brief.