Driver/Senior Fleet Manager

Job description

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, providing a variety of self-delivered logistics solutions across several geographies, aimed with the vision to Make Africa Work Better! With core competencies in road freight, warehousing, commodity trading and operational hire of material handling equipment, the Group strives for continuous expansion of innovative ancillary services to grow the business vertically, complimented by a healthy dose of entrepreneurial flair. The business has gone from strength to strength, growing quickly in both its geographical coverage and variety of services offered to clients. In 2024, the Group exceeded the 1000 employee mark and managed a fleet of well over 1000 trucks. With Alistair’s aggressive and exciting growth strategy, the Group is poised for significant further expansion and a greater impact in Africa.

Core Services:

Freight Forwarding
Clearance & Forwarding
Energy Industry Support Services
Equipment Rental
Commodity Trading
Integrated Solutions
Warehousing
Ocean Freight

Industries:

Mining
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Construction
Explosives
Renewables
Mission
To make Africa work better

Company Values
Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety

Responsibilities of the job

Monitoring and setting driver KPIs, including transit time, speed violations and convoy management.
Managing driver profiles and ensuring compliance with documentation in accordance with Company SOPs, RTSA regulations, and cross-border requirements.
Supervising driver behaviour and ensuring training aligns with Company standards.
Maintaining accurate driver records.
Implementing effective driver discipline and performance monitoring.
Supporting driver retention initiatives.
Upholding high-level Safety Standards

Qualification & Skills

At least 2 years of proven work experience in logistics, managing a team.
Minimum of a Diploma in Logistics or a related field.
Membership with the Zambia Institute of Transport and Logistics.
Previous experience as a truck driver will be an added advantage.
Must be 30 years or older.

The Company reserves the right to withdraw from the recruitment process at any time, at its sole discretion. The sharing of any aptitude test, assessment, or invitation to an interview does not constitute an offer of employment or guarantee any future employment with the Company. Candidates acknowledge that progression through any stage of the recruitment process does not imply or ensure an eventual offer of employment.