Senior Transport Manager Job Vacancy at Dangote Cement – April 2025

Position: Senior Transport Manager
Company: Dangote Cement Plc
Location: Mtwara, Tanzania
Working Hours: Full-time

Dangote Cement Plc is Sub-Saharan Africa’s leading cement company, with a production capacity of 48.6 million tonnes per year across ten countries. The company is looking to hire a qualified and experienced Senior Transport Manager to join their team in Mtwara.

Job Summary

Perform SAP-related activities for the Transport Department (Trained for TMS & MM) as a core user.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the transportation department, including its assets and employees.
• Manage operational aspects of ongoing projects and serve as liaison between project management, planning, project team, and line management.
• Ensure customer goods move from production through the supply chain to the end user.
• Establish quality transportation services and develop partnerships with self-collection customers.
• Plan and implement departmental budgets.
• Supervise truck scheduling and movements.
• Conduct regular safety audits on equipment.
• Organize training sessions for employees on machine use and hazardous material handling.
• Maintain organized records of vehicles, schedules, and completed orders.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and shipping legislation.
• Maintain databases of sales, registration, inspection, and fleet maintenance.
• Monitor fleet operation for compliance with local and state rules and regulations.
• Ensure timely vehicle servicing, inspections, licensing, and statutory registrations.
• Prepare and submit monthly fleet status reports.
• Liaise with approved mechanics to ensure prompt truck servicing and repairs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Transport and Logistics.
• Master’s degree specializing in Transport and Logistics.
• Minimum of 20 years’ related experience, with at least 10 years specific to transport management.
• Professional qualification in procurement and logistics.
• Basic knowledge of computer applications and record management systems.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Personal Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training and Development Opportunities

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