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Ground Operations Supervisor
2026-08-05T15:43:06+00:00
DHL
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Management,Transportation & Logistics,Business Operations
ZMW
MONTH
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
8

Role Context

Responsible to supervise the Operations SVC shifts to ensure that the inbound or outbound material is delivered or collected and processed according to network standards. Also ensure that the GIMS and Global SOP procedures are followed consistently

Key Responsibilities

Responsible road operations from the stations to gateway and vice versa

Ensure that all schedules are adhered to in accordance with network and station requirements and continuously monitored

Ensure NMIV is updated within 15 minutes on arrival or departure

To develop contingency plans for existing and future routes to ensure that in case of emergency a minimum level of service can be provided

Ensure key risks are identified, communicated, understood, evaluated, prioritises and acted upon

Ensure that any risks are communicated to management and security

This process must be ongoing, thorough and highly visible to key stakeholders

Deliver outstanding leadership and motivation through:

  • Appraisals
  • One on One’s
  • Coaching

Manage inbound and outbound, domestic and international sorting and bagging, ensuring these processes are executed safely, timely, accurately and in conformance with civil aviation, safety, airport and internal DHL security regulations

Ensure that no prohibited or restricted goods are presented for transport without prior arrangement and authorisation

Ensure that checks are done when the couriers return to confirm that all collections were made by using appropriate Debrief program/system

Ensure that handling unit ID and checkpoint information is created / captured accurately and timely, and is made available to the network

Ensure that all inbound shipments are scanned according to the checkpoint business reference guide and processed accurately and timeously

Minimum Requirements

Experience Required

Proven track record of managing risk

Proven track record of driving performance through performance management frameworks

Proven track record of serving internal and external customers & managing teams

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills

Operational Knowledge of Operations Scorecard and Global SOP

Good working knowledge of OHASA & Global SOP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma In a related field

Good knowledge of DHL Operations systems

Valid driver’s license (Class C) – 2 years of driving experience

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills

3 to 2 years in a similar role

  • Responsible road operations from the stations to gateway and vice versa
  • Ensure that all schedules are adhered to in accordance with network and station requirements and continuously monitored
  • Ensure NMIV is updated within 15 minutes on arrival or departure
  • To develop contingency plans for existing and future routes to ensure that in case of emergency a minimum level of service can be provided
  • Ensure key risks are identified, communicated, understood, evaluated, prioritises and acted upon
  • Ensure that any risks are communicated to management and security
  • Manage inbound and outbound, domestic and international sorting and bagging, ensuring these processes are executed safely, timely, accurately and in conformance with civil aviation, safety, airport and internal DHL security regulations
  • Ensure that no prohibited or restricted goods are presented for transport without prior arrangement and authorisation
  • Ensure that checks are done when the couriers return to confirm that all collections were made by using appropriate Debrief program/system
  • Ensure that handling unit ID and checkpoint information is created / captured accurately and timely, and is made available to the network
  • Ensure that all inbound shipments are scanned according to the checkpoint business reference guide and processed accurately and timeously
  • Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills
  • Operational Knowledge of Operations Scorecard and Global SOP
  • Good working knowledge of OHASA & Global SOP
  • Good knowledge of DHL Operations systems
  • Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma In a related field
  • Valid driver’s license (Class C)
bachelor degree
12
JOB-6a735a0a9312e

Vacancy title:
Ground Operations Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management,Transportation & Logistics,Business Operations]

Jobs at:
DHL

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026

Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 5 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Role Context

Responsible to supervise the Operations SVC shifts to ensure that the inbound or outbound material is delivered or collected and processed according to network standards. Also ensure that the GIMS and Global SOP procedures are followed consistently

Key Responsibilities

Responsible road operations from the stations to gateway and vice versa

Ensure that all schedules are adhered to in accordance with network and station requirements and continuously monitored

Ensure NMIV is updated within 15 minutes on arrival or departure

To develop contingency plans for existing and future routes to ensure that in case of emergency a minimum level of service can be provided

Ensure key risks are identified, communicated, understood, evaluated, prioritises and acted upon

Ensure that any risks are communicated to management and security

This process must be ongoing, thorough and highly visible to key stakeholders

Deliver outstanding leadership and motivation through:

  • Appraisals
  • One on One’s
  • Coaching

Manage inbound and outbound, domestic and international sorting and bagging, ensuring these processes are executed safely, timely, accurately and in conformance with civil aviation, safety, airport and internal DHL security regulations

Ensure that no prohibited or restricted goods are presented for transport without prior arrangement and authorisation

Ensure that checks are done when the couriers return to confirm that all collections were made by using appropriate Debrief program/system

Ensure that handling unit ID and checkpoint information is created / captured accurately and timely, and is made available to the network

Ensure that all inbound shipments are scanned according to the checkpoint business reference guide and processed accurately and timeously

Minimum Requirements

Experience Required

Proven track record of managing risk

Proven track record of driving performance through performance management frameworks

Proven track record of serving internal and external customers & managing teams

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills

Operational Knowledge of Operations Scorecard and Global SOP

Good working knowledge of OHASA & Global SOP

Education

Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma In a related field

Good knowledge of DHL Operations systems

Valid driver’s license (Class C) – 2 years of driving experience

Excellent Written & Verbal Communication skills

3 to 2 years in a similar role

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Zambia
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 19 2026
Duty Station: Lusaka | Lusaka
Posted: 05-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 05-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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