TRANSPORT OFFICER

To plan, coordinate, organize and control the Authority’s road transport fleet in the most cost effective manner so as to optimize availability of transport as required.

Requirements

Education:

A Diploma in Transport/ Fleet Management/ Transport Planning or related field in a reputation organization.

Experience:

At least four (4) years post qualification in Transport/ Fleet Management/ Transport Planning and the supervision of drivers.

Competencies:

• Organizational and supervisory skills

• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Assertiveness
• Negotiating skills

Core Areas of Responsibility:

• Reviews the Authority’s fleet road transport requirements and makes recommendations for the most cost effective means of meeting transport requirements
• Identifies and recommends suitable vehicles to meet the Authority’s requirements in the most cost effective manner
• Assists in the preparation of tenders for vehicles, fuel, service contractors etc, and negotiations with suppliers
• Prepares and monitors the implementation of driver roster to ensure the availability of scheduled and non-scheduled transport as required
• Issues instructions to drivers and monitors and checks their activities to ensure compliance with company driving standards
• Reviews serviceability of vehicles and ensures that all vehicles are serviced in accordance with manufacturers specifications; liaises with garages on service and repair issues
• Issues fuel books and log books; monitors consumption and other performance indictors to optimize cost effective use of vehicles
• Ensures that vehicles are licensed on time and that the drivers are in possession of appropriate licenses as required
• Computes monthly fuel statistics and records and recommend the changes to the supervisor
• Obtaining repair quotations from private dealers and garages and initiate payments
• Maintains vehicle inventory and investigates losses

Company profile

Our Vision

To be a world class provider of safe, secure and sustainable aviation services

Our Mission

To effectively and efficiently regulate and promote a safe, secure and sustainable aviation industry in line with international standards and norms

Our Values

Integrity | Accountability | Collaboration | Customers Focus | Continuous Improvement

Benefits

CAAB offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Closing date and application instructions

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit application letters by postal mail or hand delivery, with detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of certificates on or before 15th April 2016 to:

Director, Corporate Services

Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana

Plot 61920

Letsema Office Park

Fairgrounds

P.O.Box 250

Gaborone

Botswana

Telephone: +267 368 8200

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.