Local Trucking Business
DUE: 12 APR 2025
Job Opportunity: Logistics Supervisor – Harare
We are a dynamic and growing trucking business based in Graniteside, Harare, specializing in hauling cargo loads between Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Zambia. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a reliable and organized Logistics Coordinator to join our team. If you’re passionate about logistics and eager to be part of an innovative company, we want to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Load Sourcing: Play an active role in sourcing loads, and liaise with clients and brokers.
- Driver Management: Selection and hiring of new drivers, ensuring they meet company standards. Day-to-day management of trucking operations.
- Loading Instructions: Plan and instruct drivers on proper loading procedures. Communicating loading instructions to drivers in liaison with the Clients.
- Pre & Post Trip Management: Pre-trip budgeting for tolls and post-trip receipt reconciliation.
- Driver Monitoring: Book out drivers, monitor driver behaviour, and ensure compliance with company guidelines and national legislation.
- Vehicle & Fuel Tracking: Monitor tracking systems to safeguard against fuel siphoning and cargo tampering.
- Client Communication: Provide timely updates to clients regarding cargo status in transit and at offloading sites to minimize turnaround time.
- Truck Maintenance: Plan and procure truck spares, manage repairs, and ensure vehicle maintenance is up to date.
- Document Management: Prepare border waybills, manifests, and CD3 documents, liaise with border agents to ensure swift cargo transit.
- Speed & Compliance Monitoring: Track truck movements to ensure adherence to company speed limits and other regulations.
- Administrative Support: Perform various administrative tasks to support the smooth running of logistics operations.
Qualifications:
- Transport & Logistics Degree/Diploma or equivalent.
- Proven experience in logistics or transportation coordination.
- In-depth understanding of port and customs procedures.
- Clean Class 4 driver’s license.
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and work under pressure.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with clients, drivers, and other stakeholders.
- Familiarity with cross-borderrelated documents and systems (e.g., border waybills, manifests, Korridor).
- Accuracy in managing data and schedules.
TO APPLY
To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter to [email protected]
Deadline: 12 April 2025