Transport Officer

Africa Safari trips, is a Netherlands-based company and is one of the leading safari companies in Africa. We are seeking to engage a passionate and results-driven individual to fill in the position of Transport Officer.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate with all Head of Departments to determine transport requirements and schedule transport to meet them.
• Assist with assessment of local transportation resources and infrastructure and contracting of transportation assets
• Coordinate the movement of vehicles and other transportation assets
• Install and maintain the vehicle management systems (VMS) ensure that data is in pit regularly and that required reports are produced
• Assist with assessment of local transportation resources and infrastructure and contracting of transportation assets
• Plan and allocate vehicles for safaris and all transfers
• Ensure the appropriate use, maintenance and repair of all light vehicles
• Calculate Kms, fuel and allowance for driver guides
• Follow up on garage report and services of the vehicles
• Follow up log sheets for Safari vehicles
• Follow up safari programs while clients are in Kenya
• Keeping all data for transport in the company system
• Assist to arrange in briefing of safari drivers
• Undertake any other duty assigned to you from time to time to ensure the attainment of the company’s objectives

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar position and preferably in a tour company
• Computer and IT knowledge
• Bachelor’s degree/diploma in Transport and logistics, Tour and travel management or any other equivalent
• Great analytical skills
• Great problem-solving skills
• Should be flexible and reliable