Our client in the transport industry seeks the ideal candidate to fill the position of a fleet manager in Kampala. The candidate should be able to manage the vehicle fleet and drivers to ensure efficiency in all logistical and transport processes.

Key Responsibility Areas
1. Put in place strategic initiatives to ensure provision of effective and efficient transport services

2. Supervise, troubleshoot and streamline the preventative fleet maintenance measures; work with
mechanics and drivers to sort out breakdowns, inspections, service and insurance requirements

3. Manage a system that monitors vehicle performance in regard to fuel consumption, speed, wear
and tear. Preparing regular management reports for review

4.  Manage the drivers teams to provide for leave, time-off and shifts to meet operational
requirement

5. Support the team by taking up responsibilities within the shift programmes.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities
Required:
• The person will have 3 years experience in a similar capacity
• Possess good analytical and problem solving skills
• Demonstrate competency in managing the routine issues on insurance, inspection, accident reports

• Will be computer literate
• Possess and maintain a clean and valid driver's license

Skills:
• Possess and demonstrate leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent written communication skills
• Good verbal interpersonal communication skills
Abilities:
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to tackle a task logically, and perseverance to see
through all obstacles
• Must be prepared to work under pressure and regard his/her work as a challenge. The individual
must be able to address a wide spectrum of people, from unskilled to professional
Desirable
•  Diploma in automotive engineering / transport management is an added advantage
• Logistics experience