Business Unit Head - Fleet Operations Job in Minjingu, Arusha, Tanzania
JobsTanzania
Arusha
Full Time
Information Technology (IT)
Negotiable
Posted 2 weeks ago · Expires Sep 26, 2026
Job Description
Fleet Operations Leadership Opportunity
An employer is seeking an experienced Business Unit Head - Fleet Operations for a senior leadership role based in Minjingu, Arusha, Tanzania. The position targets professionals with extensive experience managing large-scale fleet and transport operations, commercial vehicle fleets, maintenance programs, workshop operations and fleet profitability.
This opportunity is particularly relevant for candidates from logistics, transportation, mining, manufacturing, cement, infrastructure and other fleet-intensive industries who have led fleet operations as an independent business unit.
For leaders in Tanzania's transport and logistics sector, this role offers the opportunity to oversee fleet strategy, operational efficiency, maintenance performance, cost optimization and fleet profitability while leading large operational teams.
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10 to 15+ years of experience in fleet and transport operations.
Proven experience managing fleets of more than 100 commercial vehicles.
Strong exposure to fleet profit and loss management (P&L).
Experience overseeing workshops, spare parts management and vehicle maintenance.
Demonstrated capability in fleet cost optimization initiatives.
Experience with telematics technologies including GPS and CCTV systems.
Excellent leadership and team management skills.
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates are encouraged from:
Logistics
Transportation
Mining
Manufacturing
Cement
Infrastructure
Other fleet-intensive operations
The advertisement specifically encourages professionals who have successfully managed fleet operations as an independent business unit.
Skills and Competencies
Fleet Operations Management
Transportation Management
Fleet Profitability Management
Budget Control
Workshop Management
Spare Parts Management
Maintenance Planning
Cost Optimization
GPS Fleet Tracking
CCTV Fleet Monitoring
Operational Leadership
Team Development
Asset Management
Business Unit Management
Safety and Compliance Management
Why This Role Matters
Businesses operating large fleets depend on operational efficiency, vehicle reliability and cost control to maintain profitability. A Business Unit Head - Fleet Operations plays a critical role in:
Reducing operating costs.
Improving vehicle utilization.
Increasing fleet availability.
Managing maintenance performance.
Supporting business growth through efficient transport operations.
Strengthening operational governance and reporting.
These capabilities are particularly valuable within Tanzania's growing logistics, mining, cement, manufacturing and infrastructure sectors.
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