Weighbridge Receptionist

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Interested applicants should fill in the attached internal application form and submit it together with their updated CVs, application letter, and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than the end of the day Monday, 13th October, 2025.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:

E-Mail Address: recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com

Download the application form here:

https://chilangacement.co.zm/…/Pre-Employment…

WEIGHBRIDGE RECEPTIONIST (x1)

Overall Mission of the Role:
Within the framework of the department’s objectives and yearly action plans, the incumbent will ensure that a high level of compliance to all Chilanga Cement safety requirements is maintained in and around the card issuing and weighbridge operations including compliance to all Chilanga Cement safety requirements by all trucks and drivers that come through to the card issuing office and weighbridge.

Main Responsibilities:

To ensure that all trucks and drivers that come to the card issuing office are fully compliant to Chilanga Cement safety requirements.

To ensure that PPE is worn at all times when in PPE designated areas.

Ensuring the safety of drivers, customers and other people at the in the card issuing office.

Efficient card processing for all trucks for raw materials and cement.

To ensure that the order is correctly attached to a card provided to allow the truck access the weighbridge for the first weight and the packing plant for loading.

To ensure that the card is returned by the driver after the second weight and before printing of POD.

Verify the loaded net weight and ensure it is matching with the order quantity before printing of PODs and dispatching the truck.

Advise the drivers loaded with cement and other products on the customer’s name and correct delivery location.

Assist drivers with the correct contact numbers for customers and sales representatives to avoid wrong deliveries.

To ensure that loaded weight variation control mechanism is adhered to by maintaining all loaded weights for bagged cement dispatch is within the tolerance of +-1%.

Scrutinizing documents for any anomalies and irregularities likely to affect the company’s profitability and reporting them to concerned Managers and officers for corrective action.

Ensure that all raw materials being received have a valid and adequate quantity on a purchase order in the system before processing ADL cards and trucks accessing the plant.

Timely reporting of any technical problems with ADL and the weighbridge (hardware and software) for timely resolution to minimize disruption of service to customers.

Ensure good housekeeping within and around the card issuing office.

Performs any other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Educational Background & Experience
• Minimum Certificate in Supply Chain Management or Logistics and Transport Management
• At least 1 year work experience in a similar role
• Must be a registered member of the Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

Technical and Behavioral Skills
• Computer Literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Knowledge of weighing equipment and weighing systems
• Knowledge of the cement dispatch process
• Customer relations skills
• Listening and communication skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Willing to work odd and extended hours
• Attention to detail

Application Details and Dead Line:

Interested applicants should fill in the attached internal application form and submit it together with their updated CVs, application letter and scanned copies of qualifications to the address below no later than end of day Monday, 13th October, 2025.

Applicants should ensure that the position they are applying for is clearly written in the subject of the email. Only emailed applications will be accepted and should be sent to:

E-Mail Address: recruitment.zambia@huaxincem.com

Please also note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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