Job Detail

Tera Fleet Management Limited seeks to employ a Driver Manager/Supervisor in the Flat & Acid Fleet Department to join our growing team.

POSITION: Driver Manager\Supervisor (X1)

DEPARTMENT: Flat & Acid Department

LOCATION: Ndola, Sakania

JOB PURPOSE

The overall purpose of the role is to manage and monitor driver performance, enforce discipline and supervise driver activities.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Logistics and Operations Management: Manage the entire life cycle of fleet operations, including route planning, border-clearance, trip management and driver scheduling.
Driver Skills Management: Manage and supervise all driver activities, conduct regular assessments to evaluate driver performance, provide guidance and enforce discipline when necessary. Conduct pre-trip briefings and clearly outline company procedures and policies, and resolve driver-related operational issues and concerns.
Safety and Compliance: Establish and enforce safe driving protocols to prevent road accidents by monitoring driver behavior, driving skills such as speed, harsh braking and fatigue. Follow up on accident and incident investigations to ensure reports are prepared in a timely manner.
Fleet and Document Control: Ensure drivers and trucks are roadworthy and fully compliant with all road regulations locally and across the region by ensuring driver and truck documents such as driving licence, passport, permits, insurance, road tax and all necessary documents are valid. Inspect trucks to ensure they are mechanically sound and compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements before dispatch. Ensure that all trip documents, trip sheets and delivery documents are complete and accurately documented.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Transport & Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or any relevant field.
At least three (03) years of hands on experience in cross-border fleet management or logistics or transport operations.
Must have previous experience supervising cross border truck drivers.
Class CE Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
Must be resident in Ndola, or willing to re-locate.

OTHER PREFERENCES

Communication Skills:

·      Strong communication skills with drivers, operations team, and management.

·      Ability to coordinate with tracking officers and dispatch teams.

·      Good report writing and communication skills.




Technical Skills:

·      Basic knowledge of GPS tracking systems (Tramigo, iFleet, and Track & Trace).

·      Ability to analyze trip reports, speed reports, and fuel usage.

·      Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Personal Qualities:

·      Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

·      Ability to work under pressure.

·      Good decision-making abilities.

·      High level of discipline and integrity.

Other Requirements:

·      Willing to work flexible hours and handle emergencies.

·      Ability to travel when necessary to support drivers in transit.

NOTE. All interviews shall be conducted in-person at our Sakania Office in Ndola.

Salary negotiable based on experience and skills.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send cover letters, qualifications and CVs with at least Three (3) traceable references as a single PDF document to hr2@huachen-zam.com. Indicate the position for the job applied for in the subject line of your email.