Safaricom Limited is the leading mobile telecommunications company in Kenya. We are at the forefront of the industry and always seek to attract and retain talented, creative and innovative team players who are excited by the opportunity of pushing the frontiers of this evolving technology, growing our services, exciting our customers and contributing to our community. At Safaricom, we take pride in our talent and develop them to realize their maximum potential!
FLEET MANAGER
REF: FLT-RD-JULY 2013
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Resources Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager- Facilities, Health & Safety the job holder’s key responsibilities will be to;
We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within the Resources Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:
Reporting to the Senior Manager- Facilities, Health & Safety the job holder’s key responsibilities will be to;
- Fully Implement the Fleet Policy as per the Safaricom guidelines.
- Implement fleet management system
- Monthly reporting on fleet usage, fuel consumption and travel costs.
- Advise on fleet Specification and Standardization market analysis and current needs – taking into account field constraints e.g. security, poor road conditions, driver skills.
- Maintenance Program – Improve safety, increase life span and reduce life cycle cost of the fleet through designing and implementing a preventative maintenance.
- Training – implement training programs to ensure all fleet are properly trained in their respective duties e.g. fleet management, driver training and basic maintenance and that a continuous performance review process is in place.
- Insurance – Review fleet insurance policies and suggest required changes considering local and global insurance options.
- Rental – Implement good management practices with regard to lease, rental and taxis of fleet
- Technical condition of fleet – Ensure the technical condition of all fleets are assessed on a continuous basis.
- Manage Fuel and Lubricants use in the whole company
- Implement travel and accommodation policies and procedures
- Ensure consistent timely an adequate services by appointed agents, suppliers and hotels.
- People, vendor and supplier management
The ideal candidate should possess the following skills and competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent from a reputable university;
- Have over 3 year’s post- graduation work experience in fleet management;
- Good understanding of fleet management systems;
- Good understanding of laws governing fleet
- Excellent communication skills (oral, written and presentation)
- Ability to successfully resolve issues related to management of debtors
- Ability to relate well with both internal and external customers and work in teams
- Strong analytical skills and a keen attention to details;
- Self-driven, results oriented and an ability to work without supervision.
If you meet the requirements and are self-driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job reference number to the address below. All applications must be delivered on or before Monday, 22nd July 2013
