Maintenance Supervisor | JHB, South AFrica

About Moove

Moove is building the worlds largest fleet and best-in-class technologies that power mobility platforms. Its flagship Drive-to-Own (DTO) product democratises access to vehicle ownership with a revolutionary revenue based financing model enabling underserved mobility entrepreneurs to thrive.

Mooves growth has been fuelled by its global Uber partnership and support of leading investors and lenders including Uber Mubadala BlackRock MUFG and many others. With operations now spanning 19 cities across 6 continents - Africa Asia Europe North America South America and the Middle East - Moove continues to expand its offerings through strategic acquisitions and partnerships with industry leaders including Waymo and Uber. Moove is transforming mobility to make it safer more efficient and accessible to all while providing economic opportunities and supporting skills development in the mobility sector.

About the Role
The Maintenance Supervisor oversees the day-to-day scheduling coordination and quality control of all vehicle maintenance and repairs to ensure Mooves fleet is safe compliant cost-effective and returned to operation as quickly as possible. The role manages suppliers/workshops supports the insurance and claims process handles customer escalations and drives continuous improvement in maintenance processes.

What Youll be Doing
Fleet Maintenance Operations

• Coordinate schedule and monitor all vehicle maintenance and repairs.

• Prioritise and assign work to internal teams and external workshops.

• Ensure all work meets OEM safety and company standards.

• Control and verify repairs (parts and labour) against the maintenance fund and budget.

• Conduct regular vehicle and facility inspections and drive corrective actions.

• Plan repair activities assign schedules and review cost estimates.

• Oversee stock (parts consumables tools) and place orders as needed.

• Coordinate and support on road support staff for breakdowns and incidents.

Supplier Insurance & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers repair outlets and workshops.

• Manage maintenance authorisations to ensure appropriate work at optimised cost.

• Coordinate the insurance process (claims documentation surveyors workshops).

• Ensure claims are finalised quickly and vehicles return to operation within agreed TAT.

• Handle customer and internal escalations on maintenance and repairs and resolve promptly.

Reporting Cost Control & Continuous Improvement

• Track maintenance expenses and support management of the maintenance budget.

• Report on maintenance repair and service costs versus the maintenance fund.

• Maintain daily progress reports maintenance logs and claim status updates.

• Support projections for servicing and repairs (e.g. tyres suspension body electrical batteries).

• Analyse maintenance data identify trends/issues and drive corrective actions.

• Lead and support process and system improvements and ad hoc investigations.

What You will need for this position

• 57 years fleet maintenance experience including 23 years in a supervisory or team lead role.

• Technical qualification in Motor Mechanics or related field preferred (e.g. Trade Test / Diploma).

• Hands-on fleet/automotive industry experience is essential.

• Strong understanding of OEM service and repair standards.

• Strong customer service communication and organisational skills.

• Valid drivers licence preferred.

• Willingness to complete analytical/technical assessments as part of the selection process.

• Proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office Google Workspace and web-based maintenance/fleet systems.

Key Metrics

• Manage vehicle servicing and repairs within OEM and company standards.

• Plan and execute time-bound fleet inspections with clear reporting.

• Review and validate repair estimates (tyres suspension body electrical battery).

• Interpret maintenance and cost data and drive team-based issue resolution.

• Close repair complaints and customer issues timeously.

• Manage on-road support teams and workshop activities to minimise downtime and TAT.

• Make sound decisions on insurance vs self-funded repairs and support claim documentation.

• Coordinate and communicate daily with workshops and surveyors on repair and claim status.

• Maintain disciplined documentation daily reporting and accurate maintenance logs.

• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency cost and fleet uptime.

Who Youll Be Working with:

Directly reporting to our Maintenance Manager and closely working with our Operations Department Team.

About the team

Our team is collaborative positive curious and engaged. We think fast work smart laugh often and are looking for like-minded people to join us in our mission to disrupt vehicle ownership and make financial freedom within reach.

Moove is strongly committed to diversity within its community. The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer we welcome people from all backgrounds who seek the opportunity to help build a future where everyone and everything can move independently.

Pre-hiring Notice: Moove relies on the accuracy of information contained in employment applications as well as the accuracy of other data presented throughout the hiring process and during employment. Any misrepresentations falsifications or material omissions in any information or data provided by an applicant may result in the applicant being excluded from further consideration for employment or if an individual has already been hired termination of employment.

EEO Statement: Moove is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender race sexual orientation marital status religion political affiliation or any other protected characteristic.