Technical Penalties Administrator (Fleet / Transport)

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Job Title: Technical Penalties Administrator (Fleet / Transport)
Also known as: Technical Compliance Officer or Fleet Contract Administrator

We are looking for a detail?oriented Administrator to manage technical penalties and ensure fleet compliance for a leading transport organisation. This hands?on role requires strong knowledge of vehicle maintenance, contracts, and workshop administration. The role is based in a workshop environment in Gauteng.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 3-5 years' relevant experience, combining a background as a qualified Diesel Mechanic with technical administration, compliance, or contract management within a transport or workshop environment
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (Trade Test Certificate essential)
• Grade 12 / Matric
• Computer literate (MS Office, particularly Excel)
• Diploma in Transport Management / Fleet Maintenance (advantageous)
• In-depth knowledge of transport contracts, vehicle specs, and penalty clauses (highly advantageous)
• Experience in technical administration and workshop environments
• Understanding of bus body structures (advantageous)

Key Responsibilities:

• Accompany officials during vehicle inspections and sign off on reports
• Record, scrutinise, and investigate all technical penalties
• Verify vehicle defects and review maintenance records (safety checks, services, CORs, breakdowns)
• Compile penalty reports and present findings to internal committees
• Contest technical penalties on behalf of the company
• Monitor daily bus availability, roadworthy certificates, licences, and permits
• Conduct random technical audits and report defects to the workshop
• Maintain detailed penalty and fleet compliance registers
• Liaise with workshop staff and external stakeholders