Transport and Logistics Manager

In line with our corporate priorities aimed at ensuring optimization of revenue collection and increased tax compliance on one hand and the need to effectively manage the numerous chal-lenges and opportunities in the fast-changing business environment on the other, we are seek-ing highly motivated, result-oriented, well-qualified and experienced professionals to fill the following vacant positions:

TRANSPORT AND LOGISTICS MANAGER – SALARY GRADE ZRA04 (1 POSITION), ADMINISTRATION FUNCTION

A. PURPOSE

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Administration Support Services, the jobholder will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all transport and logistics activities of the Authority to ensure an efficient and cost-effective transport system to support revenue collection.

B. MAIN DUTIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Managing and coordinating daily transport activities including scheduling, routing and dispatching of vehicles and drivers in the field;
2. Monitoring transportation costs and identify opportunities for cost savings;
3. Developing and maintaining transport performance metrics and reports and use data to identify areas for improvement;
4. Ensuring vehicles safety and roadworthiness through planned maintenance/ service and routine vehicle inspections;
5. Cost tracking and recommending the disposal of vehicles which are no longer economical to operate;

6. Preparing of transport annual plans and budgets; and budgetary control;
7. Ensuring that all vehicles are insured and following up insurance claims with the Insurance Officer for reimbursement in the event of vehicle accident loss;
8. Ensuring effective vehicle movement controls through the strict use of the various transport controls such as log books, gate passes, transport requisitions and approval system;
9. Implementing cost saving and vehicle monitoring technologies such as fleet management software and GPS tracking system to prevent abuse of vehicle;
10. Reviewing and recommending changes to transport policy and procedures to effectively support ZRA business;
11. Maintaining of an updated inventory of vehicles including age, condition and physical distribution per station;
12. Monitoring fuel costs and implementing strategies to reduce fuel consumption such as using more fuel-efficient vehicles and optimizing the routes; and
13. Supervising of outsourced contracts for vehicle serving and repair, and fuel supply.

C. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

1. Grade 12 school Certificate or General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent;
2. Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Transport and Logistics Management or any other related qualification;
3. Minimum of five (5) years relevant post qualifying work experience in Transport and/or Logistics Management;
4. Valid Member of Engineering Institute of Zambia (For candidates with Engineering Qualification);
5. Valid Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

D. OTHER SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

1. High level of integrity and honest
2. Personal organization
3. Sound judgement
4. Innovative
5. Interpersonal skills
6. Team work
7. Analytical skills
8. Good communication Skills
9. Supervisory skills

Only relevant copies of your professional qualifications should be attached to the application and consolidated in a single file. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than Monday, 17th June, 2025 using the following email addresses, Careers20242@zra.org.zm

The Authority is an equal employer and candidates are expected to demonstrate Integrity when participating in the recruitment process. Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and candidates should not apply for more than two (2) positions.

The Director Human Resource
Zambia Revenue Authority
P. O. BOX 35710
LUSAKA