We are a dynamic car rental business operating in a fast-paced environment and currently on the lookout for candidates to fill the Driver/Fleet Assistant position. We seek individuals with a strong work ethic and a desire for growth, who will be responsible for the monitoring, management, and maintenance of our fleet vehicles, ensuring they are always safe, well-maintained, and ready for rental.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Valid driver’s license and a minimum of 5 years of driving experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Fleet Assistant or in a similar field (Consideration given to candidates with comprehensive vehicle knowledge but lacking fleet experience).
Requirements:
- Professional appearance, consistently well-presented, and high hygiene standards.
- Own vehicle and a valid driver’s license.
- Strategic scheduling of repairs and maintenance.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Proficient in analyzing large sets of data and drawing conclusions.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to train new employees.
- Innovative mindset.
- Basic to advanced knowledge of vehicles.
- Customer service skills.
- Accuracy and timeliness in report generation.
- Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Effective communication skills, including over the phone.
- Ambitious, driven, and adaptable.
- Quick thinker in handling unexpected situations.
- Strong work ethic.
- Intermediate computer skills.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Ensure all vehicle services, maintenance, and license disc renewals are up-to-date, maintaining roadworthiness.
- Vehicle tracking and collaboration with tracking companies for vehicle safety.
- Ensure departmental compliance with company policies and relevant laws and regulations.
- Record-keeping.
- Negotiate with suppliers and resolve disputes.
- Analyze operational effectiveness and cost efficiency.
- Address customer queries and maintain positive customer relations.
- General administrative tasks.
- Coordinate collections and deliveries at the depot.
- Handle vehicle registration, insurance, and tracker documentation for new additions to the fleet.
- Any other tasks assigned by management.
- Driving vehicles to and from customers.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 6:45 am to 5:00 pm
Job Types:
Permanent, Full-time
Salary:
Up to R6,500.00 per month
Application Questions:
- What suburb do you reside in?
- What is your ID number? (First 6 digits)
- Please list all tertiary education qualifications.
- What is your overall knowledge of vehicles?
Experience:
- Fleet: 2 years (Preferred)
- Driving: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Driver’s license (Required)
