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JOB TITLE: Transport Officer
LOCATION: Maputo
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, a leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Transporte Officer to be based in Maputo.
The position contributes to the management of a fleet potentially reaching approximately 350 Company-owned, leased and rented vehicles, including vehicle mobilization, compliance, inspections, maintenance follow-up, IVMS equipment, fuel cards and fleet records.
The role also supports the administration and monitoring of professional driver services, transport requirements, fleet costs and contractor performance, while ensuring accurate data, regulatory compliance, vehicle availability and continuity of transport operations.
• Coordinate vehicle mobilization/demobilization, registration, inspections, maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Administer leased, rented and Company-owned vehicles, including contract follow-up, vehicle availability, damage assessment and insurance claims.
• Coordinate IVMS equipment and fuel-card administration, including installation, maintenance, allocation, inventory and associated records.
• Support the administration of professional driver services, including shift coverage, timesheets, overtime and operational transport requirements.
• Monitor fleet and transport costs, verify supporting documentation and invoices, and prepare relevant KPIs and performance reports.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, leasing companies, workshops, insurers, IVMS providers and authorities to ensure efficient and continuous transport operations.
This requires close coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, service providers and authorities to ensure operational continuity, regulatory compliance and Company HSE standards
The position is based in Maputo, Mozambique, under resident status, working five (5) days per week, with flexibility to support operational requirements when necessary.
Accountabilities
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date fleet records, vehicle documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support optimal vehicle availability and roadworthiness through timely inspection, maintenance and repair follow-up.
• Ensure effective administration of leased, rented and Company-owned vehicles, including IVMS equipment, fuel cards, damage and insurance records.
• Support efficient professional driver and transport service administration, ensuring adequate operational coverage and accurate records.
• Monitor fleet costs, invoices, KPIs and contractor performance, identifying and escalating discrepancies or non-compliance.
• Maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle administration, maintenance follow-up, HSE and transport compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, reporting and MS Office/Excel skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent Portuguese and good working knowledge of English, with a valid driving license.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas or major project environments is an advantage.
LOCATION: Maputo
Global Edge is an international firm specializing in project staffing for the Energy sector, with a presence in Mozambique since 2014. We are the game changers and multi-award-winning agency in the global staffing arena, redefining what excellence means in recruitment.
Our client, a leading provider in the Energy industry, is looking to appoint a successful Transporte Officer to be based in Maputo.
SITUATION IN ORGANIZATION
Report to: Transport Supervisor - Transport Supervisor reporting to Logistics Operations and Methods ManagerJOB DIMENSIONS
The Transport officer supports the Transport Supervisor in the administration and coordination of the Company’s road transport operations and vehicle fleet across Maputo, Pemba / Muxara and Afungi.The position contributes to the management of a fleet potentially reaching approximately 350 Company-owned, leased and rented vehicles, including vehicle mobilization, compliance, inspections, maintenance follow-up, IVMS equipment, fuel cards and fleet records.
The role also supports the administration and monitoring of professional driver services, transport requirements, fleet costs and contractor performance, while ensuring accurate data, regulatory compliance, vehicle availability and continuity of transport operations.
Activities
• Maintain and update the vehicle fleet database, ensuring accurate records of vehicle allocation, documentation, inspections, maintenance and status.• Coordinate vehicle mobilization/demobilization, registration, inspections, maintenance and repairs, ensuring compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Administer leased, rented and Company-owned vehicles, including contract follow-up, vehicle availability, damage assessment and insurance claims.
• Coordinate IVMS equipment and fuel-card administration, including installation, maintenance, allocation, inventory and associated records.
• Support the administration of professional driver services, including shift coverage, timesheets, overtime and operational transport requirements.
• Monitor fleet and transport costs, verify supporting documentation and invoices, and prepare relevant KPIs and performance reports.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, leasing companies, workshops, insurers, IVMS providers and authorities to ensure efficient and continuous transport operations.
Context and environment
The position operates in a high road-transport risk environment, supporting Mozambique LNG activities across Maputo, Pemba / Muxara and Afungi.This requires close coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, service providers and authorities to ensure operational continuity, regulatory compliance and Company HSE standards
The position is based in Maputo, Mozambique, under resident status, working five (5) days per week, with flexibility to support operational requirements when necessary.
Accountabilities
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date fleet records, vehicle documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Support optimal vehicle availability and roadworthiness through timely inspection, maintenance and repair follow-up.
• Ensure effective administration of leased, rented and Company-owned vehicles, including IVMS equipment, fuel cards, damage and insurance records.
• Support efficient professional driver and transport service administration, ensuring adequate operational coverage and accurate records.
• Monitor fleet costs, invoices, KPIs and contractor performance, identifying and escalating discrepancies or non-compliance.
• Maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors and service providers to ensure safe, compliant and efficient transport operations.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Transport, Fleet Management, Business Administration or related field, with a minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in transport, fleet administration or logistics.• Practical knowledge of vehicle administration, maintenance follow-up, HSE and transport compliance requirements.
• Strong organizational, reporting and MS Office/Excel skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Fluent Portuguese and good working knowledge of English, with a valid driving license.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas or major project environments is an advantage.
