TRANSPORT MANAGER – COLD CHAIN AND SALES OFFICER

Job description

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region. It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution, and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.Lusaka jobs

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

TRANSPORT MANAGER – COLD CHAIN (HUNTLEY FARM) (X1)

The required skills for the role include:

Planning, coordinating, and managing daily transport operations, including routing, scheduling, and dispatching.      
Ensuring all transportation activities comply with local and national transport legislation. Monitoring fleet performance and fuel usage to optimize cost and efficiency.
Managing and supervising the team of drivers, transport coordinators, and logistics personnel.
Ensuring timely delivery of goods while maintaining high service levels and minimizing delays
Maintaining transport records, including maintenance logs, driver hours, delivery documentation, and fuel consumption.
Developing and implementing procedures for vehicle maintenance, servicing, and inspection schedules.
Liaising with suppliers, clients, and warehouse teams to coordinate logistics and resolve issues.
Preparing transport reports, analysing KPIs, and identifying areas for operational improvement
Managing transport budgets, forecasting costs, and negotiating rates with third-party carriers
Handling transport-related incidents, accidents, and insurance claims in coordination with HSE and HR departments        
Staying updated on regulatory changes and industry trends affecting transport operations.

The required qualifications for the role:

Full Grade 12 certificate
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field
Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in transport or fleet management.
Strong knowledge of transportation laws and regulations.
Proficient in transport management systems (TMS), GPS tracking tools, and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong organizational and leadership skills

The Required skills, Knowledge, and Competencies for the role include:

Expertise in route optimization to reduce fuel costs and delivery times.
Able to use the transport management systems (TMS) for real-time planning and adjustments.
Knowledge of vehicle types, capacities, and maintenance needs.
Able to schedule preventive and corrective maintenance.
Able to communicate clearly with drivers, management, suppliers, and clients.
Able to prioritize tasks efficiently and plan resources based on operational demand
Ms Office Suite, including Excel spreadsheets.
Temperature monitoring controls.

SALES OFFICER – (NOVATEK LUSAKA) (01)

The Required Skills for the role:                                                   

Receiving customers’ orders via purchase order, email, mobile or verbally over the counter and ensuring these are logged in Novatek’s CRM system.                 
Liaising with production and logistics on a daily basis to ensure that product and transport are available where required to satisfy customers’ orders.              
Ensuring customer invoices are raised and submitted to dispatch for loading of product. Where customers have violated their credit limits or terms than informing them to make payment and holding back on invoicing until this is done.
Communicating to customers progress with regards to the status of their orders and the likely time of delivery.                                         

The Required Qualifications are:

Grade 12 Certificate
Diploma in the field of Sales & Marketing.
2 years’ work experience in a feed manufacturing company.

The Required Attributes Include:

Persuasiveness
Creativity and Problem-solving
Attention to Detail
Interpersonal Skills

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their application letters, with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:

THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER

Zambeef Products PLC

P/B 17, Woodlands

Lusaka or

Email: Recruitment@zambeef.co.zm

 All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with the Zambia Qualifications Authority.Lusaka jobs

The closing date for receipt of applications is 7th October 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.