Vacancy title:
Operations Manager

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Cochrane Trucking Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 15 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport and Logistics, Business Administration, a Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
• Must be 30 years old or above
• Proven experience as a Transport and Logistics Operations Manager or in a similar managerial role within the Transport and logistics company.
• Must have managerial experience with strong leadership skills
• Excellent communicator
• Experience in driver management and fuel management
• Strong knowledge  of both local and cross border routes, including Zambian/ SADC transportation routes Congo DR, South Africa, Tanzania and Mozambique
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop a high-performing team
• Strong marketing acumen with cutting skills to analyze the transport business opportunities on the market.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities to optimize operations and address challenges effectively
• Strong communication and negotiation skills to collaborate with internal teams, Clients and stakeholders in the transport and logistic industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and adapt to changing business needs
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance related to Transport and logistics.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and efficiency in operations
• A proactive approach with a demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives.

DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

• Daily update to the Director with regard to operations.
• Incident / situations report and decision taken to address and resolve all.
• Supervision of the operations team to ensure effective performance of every staff.
• Responsible for coordinating the operations with workshop and Mechanical stores.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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