Fleet Officer

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 to fleet related organisational policies and government regulations to ensure availability of dependable and safe fleet at all times.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The jobholder 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 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 fleet are installed and operational as well as maintain the general security of Bayport Financial Services fleet
• Manage the fuel account and to 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

TO APPLY

Suitable candidates must send their applications to [email protected] with the position applied for as the email subject, attaching their current CVs and professional/academic certificates.

The closing date for receiving applications is 17 April 2022. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.