DIVINE CONNECTIONS RECRUITMENT
CAREER OPPORTUNITY: OPERATIONS MANAGER – FUEL BUSINESS
Recruiting Agency: Divine Connections Recruitment Services
Industry: Fuel & Petroleum Sector
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time
ROLE OVERVIEW
Divine Connections Recruitment Services is urgently seeking an experienced, hands-on, and results-driven Operations Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of our client’s fuel business in Lusaka. The ideal candidate possesses strong technical expertise in fuel operations, bowser management, and loss control, with a proven ability to coordinate seamlessly across drivers, customers, and internal technical teams.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Fuel Operations Management: Oversee end-to-end fuel operations, ensuring safe, compliant, and accurate tanker loading and offloading at depots and customer sites.
Bowser & Equipment Supervision: Manage mobile fuel dispensing units (bowsers), including scheduling and maintenance, while coordinating the installation and servicing of meters, pumps, and pipelines.
Logistics & Delivery Coordination: Communicate directly with drivers to track routes and collaborate with customers to confirm delivery schedules and maintain strong service relationships.
Loss Control & Compliance: Implement rigorous controls to minimize product losses (e.g., temperature variance, spillage, pilferage) and ensure strict adherence to Health, Safety, and Environmental (SHE) standards.
Reporting & Leadership: Supervise operational staff, manage third-party vendors, and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports covering deliveries, losses, and equipment status.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Experience: Minimum of 4 to 6 years of solid experience in fuel or petroleum operations, featuring hands-on expertise in tanker loading/offloading and bowser management.
Technical Knowledge: Practical understanding of meters, pumps, and pipeline systems used in fuel dispensing and storage.
Education: Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
Technical Literacy: Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with ERP systems (such as Odoo or Tally) for tracking operations.
Competencies: Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work under pressure, and willingness to be available for urgent operational matters outside standard hours.
HOW TO APPLY
Qualified candidates who meet the above criteria should submit an Application Letter and a detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) via one of the following methods:
📧 Email: reuben@divineconnectionsrecruitment.com
💬 WhatsApp: 0978140967
Note: Please specify “Application: Operations Manager – Fuel Business” in your application subject line or message. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To apply for this job email your details to reuben@divineconnectionsrecruitment.com.