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[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources, Category: Management]

Jobs at:
Zambeef Products PLC

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 9 2025

Duty Station:
Chisamba | Chisamba | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 5 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Zambeef Products PLC is the largest integrated cold chain food products and agribusiness company in Zambia and one of the largest in the Southern Africa region.  It is involved in the primary production, processing, distribution and retailing of beef, chicken, pork, eggs, dairy, fish, flour, stockfeed, and day-old chicks throughout Zambia and the surrounding region.

Zambeef Products PLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic candidate for the role outlined below. Women are therefore encouraged to apply.

TRANSPORT CORDINATORS– HUNTLEY FARM (X2)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Planning and coordinating daily transportation activities, ensuring timely deliveries and optimal routes.
• Scheduling vehicles based on available resources, demand, and delivery deadlines.
• Ensuring that the transport fleet is maintained and available for operations.
• Constantly monitoring on Geotab, V-track (ensuring vehicles arrive in time and use the agreed route of delivery and adherence to company procedures
• Daily accurate update of the Logistics attendance register
• Updating the network truck log sheet
• Ensuring that vehicles are compliant with safety and environmental regulations.
• Monitoring fuel usage and vehicle performance.
• Working hand in hand with the truck log officer on driver and vehicle availability
• Identifying underperforming vehicles and escalating (utilization)
• Posting the result on the trip review sheet
• Analyzing routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Use GPS or routing software to ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinating with drivers for the assignment of transport tasks.
• Providing regular training to drivers on safe driving practices and the efficient use of vehicles
• Ensuring incidents are recorded and reported to Senior Supervisors
• Completion of trip review forms and escalation after analysis
• Accurately preparing journey management for all drivers and assignments
• Maintaining accurate records of transportation activities, including delivery schedules, vehicle maintenance, and driver logs
• Monitoring transportation costs and working to identify areas for cost savings.
• Ensuring that transport operations are within the company’s budget and cost-effective.
• Reporting and investigating any incidents or accidents related to transport activities.

The Required Qualifications are:

• Full Grade 12 certificate
• Minimum Diploma in Logistics and Transport
• 2-5 years of experience in transportation coordination, logistics, or a related role.
• Must be computer literate

The Required Attributes Include:

• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Must be computer literate
• Ability to deal with multiple priorities
• Must be familiar with Zambeef products and food industry business.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

DRIVER TRAINER– (HUNTLEY FARM) (X1)

The Required Skills for this Role Include:

• Ensuring drivers understand and follow state and local traffic regulations, as well as company safety protocols.
• Working closely with the fleet management team to identify training needs and implement tailored training programs.
• Reporting all accidents and incidents to the logistics and workshop manager.
• Teach safe driving practices, defensive driving techniques, and company-specific policies and procedures.
• Working with the Transport manager in the selection and hiring of new drivers.
• Conducting weekly toolbox meetings with the drivers.
• Maintaining accurate records of training sessions, certifications, and evaluations for each driver.
• Staying updated on new driving technologies, safety regulations, and best practices.
• Designing and implementing safety meetings under the direction of the Environmental Safety Manager and Transport Manager.
• Driving routes/field trips as needed.
• Performing all other duties assigned by the Transport Manager
• Offering ongoing coaching and guidance to drivers to help them improve skills and meet company objectives
• Providing training on accident prevention, proper vehicle maintenance, and emergency response.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Full Grade 12 Certificate
•  Valid driving instructor’s license or certification.
• Proven experience as a driving instructor.
• Clear criminal record.
• Class C/CE PSV License Endorsements

The Required skills, Knowledge, and Competencies for the role include:  

• Analyzing the performance of drivers per individual
• Proper and accurate records, Ability to keep.
• Able to create suitable training programs
• Ability to interact with staff and others in an open, friendly, business-like manner.
• Ability to follow regulations pertaining to the safe operation of vehicles and equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience: No Requirements

Level of Education: professional certificate

Job application procedure
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• Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to submit their applications letters, with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, and contact details of three (3) referees to:
• THE HR OPERATIONS MANAGER
• Zambeef Products PLC
• P/B 17, Woodlands
• Lusaka or
• All applicants must verify their local qualifications and/or verify and evaluate their foreign qualifications with The Zambia Qualifications Authority.
• Zambeef Products PLC values gender diversity in the recruitment process, and as we promote gender equality, women are encouraged to apply.
• The closing date for receipt of applications is 9th May, 2025.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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