Depot Manager Tsumeb

This position is based in Tsumeb and will report to the Business Unit Manager.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the inspection of goods to be delivered to ensure that they are accounted for and intact (no damage). Supervise the loading
of such goods onto vehicles for delivery.
• Ensuring that load quality, timelines, and work efficiency goals are met.
• Reporting all accidents and injuries on time.
• Plan, direct, control, and monitor the depot’s budget(s).
• Will be involved in the hiring process as well as customer meetings, as required.
• Liaising and negotiating with suppliers, manufacturers, retailers and consumers.
• Supervise, coach and train warehouse staff.
• Control costs and expenses, ensuring staff are productive, accurate and stick to deadlines.
• Keep metrics and data up to date to assess daily performance and implement improvements where needed.
• Comply with all laws, regulations and ensuring ISO requirements are met.
• Daily, weekly and monthly reporting of depot’s achievements, failures and challenges.
• Daily management of fleet.
• Any other duties in line with the responsibilities of a Depot Manager.

The suitable applicant will have:

• A valid grade 12 (with at least 26 points),
• 5 years’ applied experience in fleet and distribution field with at least 10 years’ experience in a managerial/ supervisory position.
• Computer skills- knowledge of Parcel Perfect will be a distinct advantage.
• Attention to detail.
• Friendly disposition and an excellent communicator.
• Ability to work over weekends and under immense pressure.
• The ability to take his/her own initiative, to identify and to solve problems that may arise.
• High regard for honesty and integrity.
• Police clearance certificate (not older than 3 months) – No criminal record.
• A valid driver’s license, with own reliable transport
• Namibian Citizenship.

Suitably qualified candidates from previously disadvantage groups are encouraged to apply.
Please submit your cover letter, curriculum vitae, and supporting documents, to recruitment@fpdt.na or https://nieis.namibiaatwork.gov.na

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No CV’s will be returned.
CLOSING DATE: 30 April 2024