JOB SUMMARY
Job Title: Fleet Controller
Company: Nonke Petroleum (Pty) Ltd
Location: Verulam, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: R15 000 Total Cost to Company (including pension fund)
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years in transport operations (supervisory role)
Industry: Petroleum / Fuel Distribution / Logistics
Work Schedule: Shift work, weekends, and public holidays required
JOB OVERVIEW
Nonke Petroleum (Pty) Ltd is a fuel distribution company operating across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng. The company is currently seeking a Fleet Controller to join its head office team in Verulam, Durban.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing fleet operations, supervising drivers, monitoring vehicle movements, and ensuring efficient and compliant transport delivery operations within a fast-paced logistics environment.
This role is suited for an experienced transport or logistics professional with strong leadership ability and attention to operational detail.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Briefing and debriefing of drivers before and after trips
- Planning and managing daily routing and scheduling of deliveries
- Monitoring fleet movements using tracking systems (C-track, Drive-cam)
- Ensuring effective vehicle utilisation across all assigned routes
- Analysing trip sheets and tachograph data for accuracy and compliance
- Compiling operational and performance reports
- Supervising driver conduct and maintaining discipline
- Ensuring compliance with company transport procedures and safety standards
- Assisting with administrative fleet management tasks
- Compiling and signing off on driver wages
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Grade 12 / Matric certificate
- Road Transport Diploma (advantageous) or currently studying towards it
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in transport operations (supervisory level preferred)
- Strong computer literacy (Microsoft Office essential)
- Experience with fleet systems such as Pastel, C-track, and Drive-cam
- Willingness to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and team supervision skills
- Ability to make quick and accurate operational decisions
- Excellent communication skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment
- Strong organisational and planning ability
- Ability to manage driver discipline and operational compliance
WORK ENVIRONMENT
This position is based in Verulam, Durban, within a busy fuel distribution and logistics operation. The role requires close coordination with drivers, dispatch teams, and management to ensure the timely and safe delivery of petroleum products.
Fleet control is a critical function in maintaining operational efficiency, safety compliance, and customer service standards within the transport division.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested applicants can apply directly using the official job portal link below:
Application Link: Apply Here
Applicants are advised to submit an updated CV highlighting transport supervision experience, fleet management exposure, and system knowledge.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Ensure that your CV clearly reflects relevant transport operations and supervisory experience.