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Kampala, Uganda
Full Time
About the Organisation
NFT Consult is a premier human resources consultancy firm that has established itself as a leader in talent acquisition, management, and development across East Africa. Founded with a vision to bridge the gap between top talent and leading organizations, NFT Consult has consistently delivered exceptional HR solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of its clients.
Vision and Mission
NFT Consult's vision is to be the most trusted and innovative HR partner in Africa. Their mission is to empower businesses by providing comprehensive HR solutions that enhance performance, foster growth, and drive success.
NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.
About the client.
Our Client specializes in building, leasing, and maintaining refrigerated cold storage facilities. They also provides clients the ability to outsource their cold chain management to experienced experts. Our client is looking to fill the above position.
Job Title
Transport and Logistics Manager job at NFT Consult Limited
NFT Consult Limited
Job Description
Job Title: Transport and Logistics Manager
Organisation: NFT Consult Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reporting to the Country Managing Director, the Transport and Logistics Manager will be responsible for directing, coordinating, planning and overseeing tasks and operations within an organization involving transportation activities. He/she is required to ensure the legal requirements. Responsibilities will extend to developing strategies to ensure the efficient and cost-effective functioning of the service.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Planning and Control:
Directing activities related to dispatching, routing, and tracking of transportation vehicles.
Planning, organizing, and managing subordinate staff members and contractors to ensure work is completed and consistent with the company’s standards.
Ensuring goods in transit cover is in place for every load
Reducing the risk of vehicle overloading
Ensuring that records are kept for all drivers’ downloads of digital tachograph cards.
Collaborating with staff members to formulate and implement transportation-related procedures as well as company revenue goals and customer service objectives
Critical Outcomes
Clear procedure to be followed in cases where a driver suspects that there might be an overload.
Drivers to check consignment notes and be able to calculate the weight. Weighbridge slips
Downloads should be undertaken at regular intervals. Vehicle units should also be downloaded regularly
Business Development
Assist country manager in preparing logistic business proposal for prospective logistic customers
Manage customer relationships as the main point of contact by responding to their queries within agreed SLA, issuing them with reports and reporting performance
Identify new business opportunities by identifying new logistic routes or services and bringing these to the attention of the country manager
Assist country manager in preparing annual budget for logistics and transportation business
Outcomes.
Meeting customer SLA’s on responsiveness and KPIs
Logistics Budget and forecast on time for board approval
Delivering (and exceeding) on Logistics Budget
Compliance
Manage, audit and review compliance systems to ensure that they are effective.
Review any shortcomings such as prohibitions and/or annual test failures.
Keep up to date on relevant changes in standards and legislation.
Ensuring that all drivers and operators have the correct, up to date qualifications.
Ensure that drivers are properly trained and competent to operate all relevant vehicles and equipment.
Drivers comply with the drivers’ hours and working time rules.
Making sure vehicles are properly maintained.
Inspecting vehicles.
Outcomes
Ensure that relevant changes are notified in accordance with operator licence requirements
Valid licences and certification (up to date critical list)
Records are made available and kept for the required period.
Repair and routine maintenance schedules and reports
Vehicle inspection checklists
Investigation and Corrective Actions Reporting
Investigate customer complaints or in-transit incidents and report on corrective actions and preventative actions to management and customer, contractors / service providers and operations.
Carry out audit checks by comparing timesheets, gate logs, fuel receipts and weighbridge tickets with the tachograph records to confirm the accuracy of the chart or download.
Provide detailed audit reports with findings. Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence.
Monitor and review those corrective measures have been implemented.
Ensure that all aspects of Health & Safety are adhered to
Outcomes
Investigation reports to be sent to management within 24 hours of incident.
Internal audit reports to be sent to management
Regular meetings with drivers should be held where any cause for concern can be discussed.
Audit findings compliance to be implemented within 30 days of finding
Including H&S induction and training, operating procedures, near miss reporting and emergency procedures.
Health and Safety
Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by management

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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Graduate in Business management or related qualification
Transport Management Diploma from a certified tertiary institution
Microsoft packages
Efficiently communicate both verbally and written form in English and Swahili
Professional Certification
SAMTRAC Certificate or equivalent , SHERQ
Valid Driver’s License with proof of insurance.
Experience & Qualification
Min 5 years’ experience working with transport management systems and warehouse management software.
Solid knowledge of the transportation industry and logistics.
Experience preparing and tracking orders
Knowledge of supply chain management and an understanding of warehouse procedures.
Skills.
Excellent analytical skills
Excellent communication skills
Have good conflict resolution skills
Fluency in English
Excellent report writing skills
Planning and organisational skills
Ability to work in stressful situations, multi-task, remain organized, and troubleshoot problems as they arise are key to a successful candidate in this role.
Input in Environmental Impact Assessment/ Strategic Environmental Assessment process, including preparation of Environmental Statements and Planning Applications for all Projects.
How to Apply
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.
Deadline: 28th March 2025