Job Description

Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia Plc is a company supporting Ethiopia’s digital transformation. As a member of the Vodacom family, we have a wealth of experience connecting over 334 million people globally and over 180 million people in Africa across our network. We look forward to partnering with Ethiopians as we build a new network in Ethiopia.

 We are setting the groundwork in readiness for the launch of our services next year and are looking to work with purpose-led teams that put the community at the heart of service.

 Safaricom Ethiopia is offering a wide range of careers, whether you’re looking to join our technology, commercial or corporate teams. If you would like a challenge and the promise of a digital future for the people of Ethiopia, we are looking for you.

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy for Fleet & Transport Services lead in Property & Facilities within the HR Function in Ethiopia. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below.

Detailed Description

Reporting to Manager: Property & Facilities Lead, the role holder will be responsible for:

• End to end fleet and transport services acquisition, maintaining and disposal
• Responsible for the safety, operations and management of vehicles and related equipment, in addition to the maintenance, repair, licensing, driver compliance and dispatch of the company fleet of vehicles and equipment and the daily operations and reporting
•   Provide support to company business units in all regions, relating to vehicles and equipment purchases, maintenance, and disposals, in addition to providing information on suppliers and their capabilities

Job Responsibilities

• Acquisition and management of car hire or rental service provider including taxi services
• Support business decisions on various ownership models on lease, hire or buy
• Ensure compliance/adherence to corporate fleet policies, to include but not limited to vehicle inspections, idling/speeding policies, damage and accident reporting/disciplinary actions
• Purchasing and maintaining vehicles for deliveries.
• Assisting in the recruitment of quality drivers into the fleet.
• Developing efficient driver schedules to maximize profits.
• Managing drivers so they adhere to strict schedules.
• Registering and licensing all vehicles under their management.
• Developing strategies for greater fuel efficiency.
• Maintaining detailed records of vehicle servicing and inspection.
• Complying with Ethiopian Transport laws and regulations.
• Scheduling regular vehicle maintenance to ensure operational efficiency.
• Ensuring strict servicing and maintenance times to minimize downtime and maintain schedules.
• Monitoring driver behavior and ensuring a high level of customer service.
• Analyzing data to increase business operational efficiency.
• Utilizing vehicle tracking and GPS systems to monitor drivers and track vehicles
• Establish/maintain key relationships with fleet vendors (bulk fuel providers, parts vendors, contract mechanics, leasing companies, etc.) and ensure seamless assistance to field operations on an as needed basis 

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, mechanics or business-related course in supply chain management and logistics
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in a similar role
• Valid driving license
• Experience with on-boarding Telematics and Utilization tracking system

How to Apply

If you feel that you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualification and experience, kindly proceed to update your candidate profile on CLICK HERE