Malawi Red Cross Society (MRCS) is urgently seeking to engage the services of a suitably qualified, motivated, capable and experienced individual to fill the vacant position of a Transport & Maintenance Officer tenable at its Headquarters Office in Lilongwe.
Purpose of the Job
Provision and maintenance of the vehicle fleet of MRCS, manage diverse transport operations such as overseeing vehicle establishment programmes, certifying transportation budget; and will be reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Manager.
Provision and maintenance of the vehicle fleet of MRCS, manage diverse transport operations such as overseeing vehicle establishment programmes, certifying transportation budget; and will be reporting to the Human Resources & Administration Manager.
Specific duties, Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Specifically, the activities to be carried out shall include but not limited to the following:
Specifically, the activities to be carried out shall include but not limited to the following:
- Distribution, maintenance, repair and utilization of all the vehicle fleet of MRCS;
- Allocation and proper rotation of appropriate work and assignments to the drivers;
- Keep proper inventory of all vehicles and perform regular checks on the same;
- Perform checks of all vehicles to ensure that they are in good working condition;
- Keep logs regarding the total distance which is traveled by the vehicles;
- Monitor and oversee all the responsibilities assigned to drivers, mechanics etc;
- Supervise drivers and ensure that resources are used to maximum productivity;
- Supervise the development and maintenance of the company’s transport safety policies, maintenance rules/regulations, and Motor Transport standard operating procedures (SOPs);
- Supervise drivers’ tests and maintain all records of testing and license;
- Advice on the serviceability of vehicles in use and on the disposal of the equipment deemed unserviceable or beyond economical repair.
- Should be able to compile monthly reports on total mileage covered, fuel purchased and maintenance/services carried out on each vehicle.
Key Competencies
Proven transport background;
Proven transport background;
- Good knowledge of Malawi traffic rules and regulations;
- Good mechanical background;
- Very good organizing ability;
- Ability to diagnose vehicular problems;
- Excellent inventory management skills;
- Good negotiation skills and ability to influence others to reach a consensus;
- Reliable and able to work under pressure;
- Good relationship skills and ability to deal with different kind of people including drivers, staff members.
- Computer literacy is a MUST.
Qualifications
Education
Education
- Malawi School Certificate of Education or its equivalent;
- A holder of a valid SADCDriving License of code Dl, C or above;
- Posses a Defensive Driving Certificate.
Experience
- Minimum of three years in a busy environment.
- Certificate in Mechanics will be an added advantage.
All interested applicants with the required qualifications and experience should submit their applications, enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and names of three traceable referees, mobile numbers and e-mail address to:
The Secretary General
Malawi Red Cross Society
P.O. Box 30096
Lilongwe 3.
Or
Email : tmofficer@redcross.mw
Not later than Friday, 3rd November, 2017, and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.
