Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Fleet Management: To assist in developing fleet maintenance strategies that support the overall organisational strategy. To investigate, develop, implement, and manage processes and procedures that will facilitate service and repairs in-house to minimise risk and reduce costs.
• Fleet Maintenance: To oversee Group fleet’s maintenance within Zambia to ensure delivery on time and reduce down time. Ensure adequate maintenance of tools, vehicles, and equipment in support of the Operations department and ensure minimal standing time.
• Workshop Controls and Reporting: To review all service orders before commencement of work and inspect the quality of repairs and maintenance before the release of vehicles and ensure timely production of all relevant periodic workshop reports.
• Stakeholder Relations: To provide support to the Group Technical Manager and provide           relevant and specialised technical support to subordinates and maintain good       relations with both internal   and external customers.
• Health and Safety:  To plan and maintain safety programmes in the department and ensure compliance. Investigate accidents and incidents as required, compile, and submit required reports and monitor remedial action. Ensure safety talks are regularly conducted with the employees and contractors on site.
• Budget Management and Cost Controls: To effectively manage the department and its objectives in line with the approved budgets (operational, capex and labour), assess variances as required and monitor remedial action within the span of control.
• Continuous Improvement: To develop systems of monitoring workflows to anticipate impact of delays, subordinates’ awareness, and familiarity with new products and/or equipment. Drive  initiatives aimed at eliminating waste, improve productivity and reduce operating costs within the function
• Human Capital Management and Development: To promote teamwork, provide support, manage and evaluate performance by creating and maintaining individual development plans and performance for subordinates. Conduct periodic performance reviews to ensure continuous improvement of subordinates’ performance and work organization, including mentorship and coaching initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering
• Certified Motor Vehicle Mechanic Class 1/Artisan
• 5-10 years’ experience in Fleet Management and Motor industry
• Computer Literate -Microsoft packages/MSD 365 etc.
• Member of Engineering Institution of Zambia

SKILLS AND COMPETENCES

• Managerial and Leadership skills
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
•  Negotiation and Analytical skills
• Networking skills
• Conflict Management skills
• Attention to detail/deadline driven
• Business Acumen
• Result oriented
• Strategic thinker
• Integrity