Spanish-Speaking Fleet Manager

About the role

Talent Match Africa is recruiting a Spanish-speaking Fleet Manager on behalf of its client, an international company with a growing vehicle fleet. The role is remote, overseeing day-to-day fleet operations and acting as the central point of contact for scheduling, maintenance, cost control and reporting. The candidate must be able to work on-site at Talent Match Africa's office in Kenya during non-traditional local hours to match the client's time zone.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of the fleet, including acquisition, registration, maintenance and disposal of vehicles
• Communicate fluently in Spanish and English with drivers, mechanics, suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Schedule and track preventative maintenance, repairs, inspections and servicing to minimise downtime
• Monitor vehicle usage, fuel consumption, mileage and driver behaviour using fleet management and telematics systems
• Ensure vehicles and drivers meet licensing, insurance, safety and regulatory requirements
• Handle accident, incident and damage reporting, including insurance claims and follow-up
• Negotiate with and manage vendors such as repair shops, fuel providers, leasing companies and insurers
• Track fleet expenses and maintain accurate records, documentation and databases
• Prepare regular reports on fleet performance, costs and compliance for management
• Support driver onboarding, including policy communication and training coordination

Required profile

• Fluency in Spanish and English, written and spoken (non-negotiable)
• 3+ years' experience in fleet management, fleet coordination, logistics or transport operations
• Ability to work on-site in Kenya during non-traditional hours; experience with international clients is advantageous

Required skills

• Fleet management software and/or telematics platforms (e.g. Samsara, Geotab, Fleetio)
• Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets for tracking and reporting
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance schedules, compliance and insurance processes