GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose is to coordinate transport for Northrise University by driving and supervising transport staff and fleet management.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.      Review the transport policy from time to time and make recommendations to update the policy in order to enhance responsiveness to changes in the business environment and regulations.

2.      Coordinate the acquisition of licenses and insurance for vehicles and boats to enhance compliance with the relevant regulations and law, and to minimize risks to Northrise University.

3.      Coordinate fitness test for vehicle and boats to ensure the vehicle and boats are suitable for use in Northrise University business and to prevent safety risks to Northrise University staff.

4.      Respond to vehicle breakdowns on 24 hours basics, assess faults, and verify repairs done by garages to ensure the repairs are of high quality to minimize breakdowns recurrence.

5.      Coordinate the purchase of fuel for pol and personal to holder vehicles to ensure minimal disruptions to business operations due to unfueled vehicles.

6.      Issues topped up fuel cards in line with the Northrise University procedures and policies, and analyze fuel consumption to ensure efficiency in the utilization of the administration budget for cost management purposes.

7.      Assess motor vehicles availability development trip schedules, and use the schedules to assign vehicles and drivers as per received trip requisitions.

8.      Ensures annual maintenance plans are prepared and advice on projected budget for inclusion in the administration budget, to ensure allocation of resources critical for the implementation of the annual maintenance plan.

9.      Coordinate preventive maintenance activities to ensure minimal breakdowns for enhanced cost management.

10.    Ensures monthly maintenance and transport reports are done to ensure challenges in the provision of transport services are identified and appropriate strategies identified and implemented to address the gaps.

11.   Recommend vehicle for purchase and disposal to support informed decisions on the utilization of Northrise University resources.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

At least 4 years’ experience

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Full Grade 12 certificate
Drivers License
Automatic/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent