Operations Manager – Bus Services
2025-07-22T18:26:24+00:00
Usizi transport and logistics
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Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Transportation & Logistics
2025-08-08T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Are you passionate about building efficient systems and leading teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced, growing environments? Join us as we transform and modernize public transport in Zambia.
We are a growing transport company operating a fleet of buses in Zambia. We are now shifting to a scheduled, time-based bus model and are looking for a results-driven Operations Manager to lead this transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the rollout of a time-based bus operation model across selected routes.
- Recruit, train, and manage staff including drivers, conductors, ticket agents, and supervisors.
- Develop and oversee daily operations, schedules, and route management.
- Set up and monitor ticketing, cash handling, and revenue reporting systems.
- Track fleet performance, maintenance schedules, and fuel efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer service standards.
- Report on key performance indicators and contribute to growth strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in transport, logistics, operations, or a similar field.
- Experience managing teams and coordinating field staff.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with fleet management, scheduling, and revenue tracking.
- Ability to lead change and implement systems from the ground up.
- Diploma or degree in Business, Logistics, Transport Management, or related field is an advantage.
Lead the rollout of a time-based bus operation model across selected routes. Recruit, train, and manage staff including drivers, conductors, ticket agents, and supervisors. Develop and oversee daily operations, schedules, and route management. Set up and monitor ticketing, cash handling, and revenue reporting systems. Track fleet performance, maintenance schedules, and fuel efficiency. Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer service standards. Report on key performance indicators and contribute to growth strategy.
Minimum 5 years of experience in transport, logistics, operations, or a similar field. Experience managing teams and coordinating field staff. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with fleet management, scheduling, and revenue tracking. Ability to lead change and implement systems from the ground up. Diploma or degree in Business, Logistics, Transport Management, or related field is an advantage.
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Vacancy title:
Operations Manager – Bus Services
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]
Jobs at:
Usizi transport and logistics
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 8 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, July 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Are you passionate about building efficient systems and leading teams? Do you thrive in fast-paced, growing environments? Join us as we transform and modernize public transport in Zambia.
We are a growing transport company operating a fleet of buses in Zambia. We are now shifting to a scheduled, time-based bus model and are looking for a results-driven Operations Manager to lead this transformation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the rollout of a time-based bus operation model across selected routes.
- Recruit, train, and manage staff including drivers, conductors, ticket agents, and supervisors.
- Develop and oversee daily operations, schedules, and route management.
- Set up and monitor ticketing, cash handling, and revenue reporting systems.
- Track fleet performance, maintenance schedules, and fuel efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with safety, regulatory, and customer service standards.
- Report on key performance indicators and contribute to growth strategy.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years of experience in transport, logistics, operations, or a similar field.
- Experience managing teams and coordinating field staff.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with fleet management, scheduling, and revenue tracking.
- Ability to lead change and implement systems from the ground up.
- Diploma or degree in Business, Logistics, Transport Management, or related field is an advantage.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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