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Fleet Controller

Coordinate vehicles, drivers, and routes to improve delivery performance and reduce downtime.

payments Avg: R28,000

description Overview

Fleet Controllers manage dispatch planning, driver schedules, vehicle availability, and tracking. They handle incidents, coordinate maintenance, and report on cost and utilisation.

**A Day in the Life:**
Plan routes, monitor tracking, resolve delays, coordinate maintenance, and update daily fleet reports.

schedule A Day in the Life

07:00

Dispatch planning and driver allocations

09:00

Monitor tracking and resolve delays

12:00

Coordinate breakdowns/maintenance and replacements

15:30

Fleet reporting and next-day planning

trending_up Career Path

Step 1

Dispatcher

0-2

Step 2

Fleet Controller

2-5

Step 3

Fleet Supervisor

5-8

Step 4

Transport Manager

8+

Vital Statistics

Salary Range

R 18,000 - R 40,000

Soft Skills

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Technical Skills

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