People Performance Group Transport Manager Job Vacancy in Uganda

We ensure our clients
have the right people in the right roles at the right time to deliver results
Our client, was
founded in 1997, and is one of the market leaders within fast moving consumer
goods. They offer high quality products within cosmetics. Besides Uganda they
also have retail shops throughout East and Central Africa mainly in capital
cities and border towns in Nairobi (Kenya), Mwanza, Bukoba and Arusha
(Tanzania), Kigali (Rwanda), Bujumbura (Burundi), Gulumbi, Koja Kaji and Lopodi
(Sudan). They are in a process of change moving to be able to compete at
international level. To assist in that process they are now looking for one
highly qualified employee.
Transport
Manager
Responsible to the
Operations and Administration Director, the Transport Manager will ensure that
the general operations of the transport department are monitored closely and
accurately. He will be responsible for the organisation’s transport equipment and
regulate the use thereof.
Specific
responsibilities:
  • Purchase reliable spare parts to
    optimize stock levels.
  • Ensure both periodic and
    corrective maintenance service of vehicles is carried out In a timely and
    perfect manner.
  • Ensure that the general operations
    of transport department are monitored closely.
  • Conduct departmental meetings
    weekly.
  • Ensure vehicles road license and
    third party are renewed in time.
  • Give weekly, monthly and annual
    reports on expenditure, fuel consumption and conditions of the vehicles.
  • Coordinate with other departments
    to ensure transport is available.
  • Daily stock take of fuel levels
    and monitor use of fuel cards.
  • Analyse and present report from
    drivers’ reports weekly.
  • Keep records of the departments
    use of fuel and other transport equipment.
  • Conduct driver trainings on safe
    and defensive driving and basic mechanics.
  • Member of the working committee.
  • Control of the departmental
    activities.
Requirement:
Knowledge
and Education:
  • University degree in Logistics,
    Fleet Management or Procurement, Business Administration or a related
    field.
  • Computer literacy and proficiency
  • Training in supervisory skills,
    people management and/or leadership skills is desirable.
  • At least five (5) years working in
    a similar role in a reputable organization
Personal
Attributes:
  • High integrity, self-driven and
    able to set own work schedule with rigorous deadlines.
  • Ability to initiate and complete
    assignments and to work under demanding circumstances with minimal
    supervision.
  • Strong organization, supervisory,
    problem- solving, interpersonal, communication as well as team building
    and negotiation skills
  • Excellent planning, organizational
    and problem solving skills.
How to apply:
Contact: To apply, please send your CV and
cover letter with 3 work related referees to the address or e-mail below. All
applications shall be marked: “Transport Manager”. E-mails must not exceed 2
MB. Closing date is 5pm on Friday 30th December 2011 While we thank all applicants
for your interest, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Any
form of lobbying will lead to automatic disqualification. People Performance
Group Plot 8 Kitante Close, Kitante P.O. Box 12405, Kampala – Uganda Attn.:
The Director
E-mail: application@ppg.co.ug. Web: www.ppg.co.ug.
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