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Tshwane aims to elevate service delivery through strategic fleet management
The strategic management of the city’s fleet has emerged as a cornerstone in an era where efficiency is paramount.
MMC for Corporate and Shared Services Dana Wannenburg conducted an oversight visit to the Akasia and Centurion fleet workshops. He focused on the current state of the metro’s fleet and identifying urgent actions to address existing inefficiencies in both fleet and fuel management.
Wannenburg said the visit aligns with the local government’s commitment to enhance service delivery by tackling longstanding challenges in vehicle maintenance and operational strategies.
“I observed several vehicles suffering from damage and frequent breakdowns, which not only impede our operations but also detract from our ability to serve the community effectively.
“To mitigate these issues, we must act decisively and this includes auctioning off non-operational vehicles and reinvesting in a fleet that can perform reliably,” said Wannenburg.
He said the metro currently manages a fleet of about 4 500 vehicles, all equipped with a fuel management system designed to curb fuel misuse, reduce costs and enhance accountability.
“By implementing a comprehensive fuel strategy and management plan, we stand to achieve significant cost savings that can be redirected towards improving services for our residents.
“It’s imperative that our vehicles spend more time on the streets delivering services rather than in workshops,”
The MMC said that the metro is enhancing the C-Track vehicle monitoring system to bolster the fleet operations.
“This upgrade will provide greater control over vehicle and equipment usage, enabling us to monitor and prevent instances of abuse and fuel mismanagement.”
The system will help track service intervals which will lead to improved fleet efficiency and cost reduction.
“The metro is committed to instilling a culture of accountability regarding asset management and we can reduce damage to the fleet and lower repair costs by implementing a vehicle abuse strategy.”
The department is driving several initiatives aimed at the long-term improvement of the metro’s fleet operations:
– Ring-fencing departmental savings from reduced vehicle leases to fund fleet workshops, vehicle procurement and repair facilities.
– A citywide project to document and standardise business processes and operating procedures to streamline operations.
– Rolling out a comprehensive fuel management system to curb misuse and theft, providing better oversight of city assets.
– Procuring 80 additional cherry pickers and 80 Tshwane Metro Police Department vehicles to ensure more efficient response times in service delivery and policing.
– Reopening the Waltloo and Pretoriuspark workshops, supported by newly appointed artisans, to reduce vehicle downtime and improve service delivery turnaround times.
Wannenburg also mentioned that water tankers play a critical role in the metro’s emergency response infrastructure during water outages.
“I observed the Akasia workshop, where cherry pickers and other standardised vehicles are undergoing repairs.
“These vehicles are vital for maintaining urban infrastructure, responding to electricity outages and performing essential tree pruning,” he said.
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