JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Administration Manager, the Fleet Officer will supervise the maintenance and servicing of vehicles, procurement of spares, vehicle preventive maintenance programs and compliance with fleet-related organisational policies and government regulations to ensure the availability of dependable and safe fleets at all times.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
The job holder will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting in the development of plans and budgets for the procurement of motor vehicles and service/repair parts
- Tracking maintenance and repair works carried out on each vehicle
- Drive the procurement process for required inventory
- Participate in vendor negotiations and monitor vendor performance agreements
- Analyse maintenance costs and other fleet-related costs and provide recommendations on fleet utilization and replacement
- Maintain accurate records for fleet assets and ensure vehicle reports are submitted every month or upon request by the Line Manager or other superior officer
- Provide day–to–day supervision of the Fleet Management Team
- Ensure Bayport Financial Services Fleet operates within the confines of the Zambian road transport and safety regulations, insurance and tax laws
- Ensure that mileage and fuel logs for each vehicle as well as vehicle incident reports are completed on a timely basis and reported to the Administration Manager
- Ensure security features and other accessories on all fleets are installed and operational and maintain the general security of the Bayport Financial Services fleet.
- Manage the fuel account and ensure timely reimbursement
MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Diploma in Transport and Logistics
- Minimum of two years experience in fleet coordination
- Valid Driving Licence, Minimum Class B
- Member of Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport with a valid Practicing Certificate will be an added advantage
OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical skills and skilled at identifying and resolving maintenance problems
- Strong understanding of fleet management procedures and policies
- Critical and innovative thinking
- High level of integrity
- Positive attitude, Results-oriented
The closing date for receiving applications is 14 February 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.