Driver Manager Icheetah Logtech Zambia Limited

COMPANY: ICHEETAH LOGTECH ZAMBIA LIMITED

POSITION: DRIVERS MANAGER

Icheetah is a Transporting Company based in Lusaka

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure driver success through relationship building, effective communication, positive recognition, and timely addressing of issues (personal and performance related).
• Assist/coach drivers on time management issues and prepare leave plans for all drivers
• Hold drivers accountable for quality performance; address non-performance or substandard issues with timely resolution of all escalations to driver management as well as participating in disciplinary processes
• Recognize positive performance through properly measured and communicated monthly driver performance ranking
• Listen and communicate effectively with other non-driving staff; function as a liaison between the driver and other departments to facilitate problem resolution.
• Responsible for Driver Retention by retaining and promoting quality driving professionals.
• Monitor effectively benched drivers and those under probation by allocating tasks, training weekly, and tracking daily completion of duties with supervisors responsible.
• Proper accounting for drivers not assigned to vehicles by updating the driver dashboard each morning and sending reports to the workshop, hr, and operations department on drivers returning from trips and advising their status i.e., bench, disciplinary, leave, etc.
• Reviewing all drivers’ information during the screening phase of recruitment and interviewing candidates thereafter to ensure quality drivers are joining the company.
• In conjunction with Fleet Managers, Human Resources manager, ensure drivers are dispatched with the correct documentation and training qualifications and they are satisfied that they have been fully briefed before departure.
• Quality control for all drivers under training by maintaining direct liaison and feedback to driver training on any training gaps … verify 100% of drivers during initial training assessment and probation reviews.
• Experience driving trucks or other large vehicles.

QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Business Administration or
• Degree in Transport and Logistics with 5 years working experience as Driver Manager
• Computer knowledge and data entry skills are necessary to effectively complete job duties.
• Geographical knowledge is required to determine driver difficulties and bring about solutions.
• Ability to maintain composure and react professionally during periods of stress with somewhat limited information periodically.
• Demonstrate the ability to anticipate and evaluate problems and situations and draw logical conclusions and implement practical solutions.
• Demonstrate effective planning, organizing and multi-tasking skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license for manual vehicles and a valid passport.