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Transport & Logistics Manager

GS Construction Company

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Transportation & Logistics

Transportation Management

Addis Ababa

7 years

1 Position

2025-11-04

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2025-12-03

Required Skills

analyse transport studies

Fields of study

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Transportation and Highway Engineering

Full Time

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Job Description

Duty Station: Juba HQ (with frequent visit to Nimule/Elegu border Post) 

Reports To: General Manager Logistics 

Department: Logistics 

Date: October 2025 

To plan, manage, and oversee all logistics and transport operations across Mombasa, Uganda, 

and South Sudan to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective movement of cargo and fleet 

coordination. The position ensures compliance with cross-border transport regulations and 

optimizes service delivery to clients throughout the East African logistics corridor. 

Responsibilities 

· Develop and execute regional logistics strategies supporting company goals. 

· Oversee cross-border transport operations linking Mombasa Port, Uganda transit hubs, 

and South Sudan destinations. 

· Coordinate import/export clearance, fleet allocation, and cargo tracking. 

· Maintain compliance with customs, transit, and safety regulations across all jurisdictions. 

· Supervise transport scheduling, dispatching, and routing of trucks and cargo convoys. 

· Monitor performance of fleet and drivers to ensure delivery timelines and maintenance 

standards. 

· Approve trip plans, budgets, and route optimization measures. 

· Ensure safe transport of goods, proper documentation, and proof of delivery (POD) 

compliance. 

· Liaise with customs, port, and border officials at Mombasa, Malaba, Elegu, and Nimule.

· Represent GS Logistics in official meetings with authorities (Port, URA, SSCS, Police, 

Immigration). 

· Oversee liaison offices at the borders to ensure efficient cargo clearance and document

flow. 

· Manage fleet utilization, maintenance schedules, and insurance compliance. 

· Supervise procurement of spare parts, fuel monitoring, and cost control. 

· Maintain up-to-date vehicle records, logbooks, and service reports. 

· Prepare and manage regional logistics and transport budgets. 

· Track operational costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives. 

· Ensure transparent accounting for fuel, maintenance, and per diem allowances 

· Lead, mentor, and evaluate performance of logistics teams across all stations. 

· Ensure proper staffing, capacity building, and performance appraisals. 

· Maintain clear communication channels between Juba HQ and field offices 

· Produce weekly and monthly logistics performance reports. 

· Maintain transport KPIs (truck turnaround time, cost per trip, delivery accuracy). 

· Use tracking software and ERP systems for fleet visibility and data reporting Supervises

· Transport Supervisors (South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya) 

· Border Liaison Officers (Nimule, Malaba, Elegu, Mombasa Port) 

· Fleet Maintenance & Dispatch Teams 

· Documentation Team 

· Operations Team 

· Customer Service Team 

Job Requirements

Qualifications 

· Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, or related field. 

· Minimum 7 years’ experience in regional logistics or cross-border transport management.

· Professional certification (CILT, FIATA, or equivalent) is an added advantage. 

· Strong knowledge of customs procedures in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan. 

· Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. 

· Proficiency in MS Office and transport tracking systems (Odoo, Cargo Wise, or similar). 

· Fluent in English; knowledge of Kiswahili and Arabic is an added advantage. 

Core Competencies 

· Strong coordination and organizational skills. 

· High integrity and accountability. 

· Effective communication and cross-border team management. 

· Strategic thinker with operational discipline. 

· Excellent interpersonal and reporting abilities 

Expected Outputs 

· Timely clearance of all inbound and outbound cargo. 

· Accurate and complete documentation records. 

· Smooth coordination between border officials and GS Logistics teams. 

· Reduced clearance delays and demurrage risks. 

· Strengthened GS Logistics visibility and credibility at the border

How To Apply

Interested candidates can apply at THIS LINK

Fields Of Study

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Transportation and Highway Engineering

Skills Required

analyse transport studies

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