Thursday, June 27, 2013

EPZA Transport Officer Job in Kenya

Job Title: Transport Officer

Job Group:
5
One position

Job Ref:  EPZA/HR/05/06/2013
 
The incumbent shall report to the General Manager, Finance and Administration for the following:

Key Responsibility Areas:
  • Allocation of fuel cards to drivers and monitoring fuel consumption while keeping clear records on utilization of fuel and other lubricants;
  • Managing the allocation of transport to those who request.
  • Ensuring that all vehicles have valid work tickets
  • Ensuring that insurance covers and vehicle inspection are procured or done on time;
  • Supervising and allocating vehicles to drivers;
  • Planning and organizing for repair and maintenance of vehicles as per manufacturer’s manual.
  • Ensuring that vehicles are serviced as required before they undertake any journey
  • Ensuring that the requirements of safety, health and work environment are maintained for staff, passengers and the drivers;
  • Carrying out performance appraisal of all staff in the transport section.
  • Any other lawful duty that may be assigned by the GMFA.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Bachelors’ degree in Public Administration and Management, Business Management or any Social Science Degree or any other relevant field from a recognized institution.
  • A Diploma in Transport or Fleet Management
  • Must have served as a Transport / Fleet Management Officer for at least three years (3) in a busy institution or large organization.
  • Must have proven experience in managing drivers and allocation of transport in a busy environment.
  • Must have honesty, integrity and commitment to producing results;
  • Must be a team player with good communication skills;
  • Must have the ability to work under pressure and strict deadlines.
N.B: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.

Salary Package and Terms of Service: Highly attractive salary packages commensurate with competencies will be offered to successful candidates. Successful candidates for all positions will be engaged on Permanent and Pensionable terms subject to acceptable probationary performance.

Method of Application:

Suitably qualified candidates should:

Submit their applications together with updated curriculum vitae, certified true copies of certificates and current remuneration pay slips. Applications should be forwarded to the following address not later than 13th July, 2013.

Chief Executive Officer
Export Processing Zones Authority
P.O. Box 50563 - 00200 
Nairobi

Email: info@epzakenya.com

Provide day time telephone contacts and names of three referees [one of whom must be the current/last employer who should be in a position to attest to the duration of positions held by the candidate in the organization as well as moral character and integrity].

“The Export Processing Zones Authority is an equal opportunity employer”