Transport Officer - Insurance Company

A reputable insurance company in Ghana controlling a significant share of the life insurance market is seeking to recruit desirable professionals with a high pedigree to assume the under-listed position as Transport Officer

TRANSPORT OFFICER

Reporting to the Head, Human Resource/Administration, the Transport Officer will be responsible for planning, managing and coordinating all transport matters to facilitate the Company's operations.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Ensure the implementation of the Transport Policy of the Company periodically determine policy guidelines.
• Adopt sound operational practices in the management of Company vehicles and motorbikes to ensure optimum utilisation.
• Determine vehicle requirements by judiciously assessing business needs
• Advise Management on replacement and disposal of Company vehicle in line with Company policy
• Maintain a database of all vehicle life cycle related documents; i.e purchase and vehicle transfer documents, maintenance related cost, insurance. road worthiness, vehicle assignment documents and disposal related documents.
• Monitor and manage the fuelling of Company vehicles and motors using fuel cards to ensure efficiency
• Prepare annual budget Against budget.
  
• Ensure drivers have regular refreshes training to improve their skills

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Higher (H N D) in Mechanical Engineering, Automobile Engineering or equivalent.
  
• A minimum Of five (S) years work experience Transport Management of which three (3) should be in a supervisory role.
  
• A professional certification in Transport Management or Certificate in Auto Mechanics will be an advantage
  
• A member of a relevant professional body.
  

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• In-depth knowledge Of transport management systems, practices and principles.
  
• Knowledgeable in road traffic rules and regulations and DVLA procedures.
  
• Knowledge vehicle tracking Systems.
  
• Ability to manage vendor and stakeholder relationships.
  
• Ability keep effective and documentation process and systems.
  
• Ability to implement a preventive maintenance schedule.
  
• Good interpersonal skills coupled with team building skills.
  
• Good coordinating and organising skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.