Job description
CTG overview |
CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006.
CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions.
Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services.
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| Overview of position |
Required to transport cargo in the form of both food & non food items in accordance to the procedures & normative guidelines, as establish by our client.
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| Role objectives |
Under the direct
supervision of the Traffic Manager the incumbent shall perform the following
duties:
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Perform
a daily inspection of the vehicle, trailer & ensure that they are
mechanically sound & to report any problems or defects to immediate
supervisor.
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Carry
responsibility for truck allocated, cargo & provide assistance
& guidance to those vehicles under the convoy.
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Responsible
for telecommunications & usage of GPS, HF & VHF radio &
communications to inform Traffic Manager of progress & position on an
hourly basis.
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Responsible
for all security issues that may arise & always decide safest option
for convoy & use careful judgement to ensure safe passage.
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In
the event of breakdown or recovery, decide upon best course of action to
recover vehicle in the safest & quickest manner without potential
damage being caused by in this exercise.
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Ensure
that sufficient funds are available for offloading cargo where applicable.
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Ensure
that the vehicle under direct responsibility is thoroughly cleaned &
maintained in a good mechanical condition.
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Ensure
that the vehicle logbook is duly completed on a daily & timely basis
free from errors to maintain good records.
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Ensure
that the vehicle is always fuelled on time & make sure that the fuel
consumption figures are maintained within the established parameters as
set by our client.
Expected output:
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Responsible
to ensure that the cargo loaded at origin is safely transported to the
destination free from contamination, losses or damage & held
accountable for the same, will witness loading together with Tally Clerk
& ensure signing & endorsing of waybill at destination.
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Held
responsible & accountable for vehicle, trailer & any tools or
equipment given to the Driver (& signed for) & ensure that it
remains in good condition.
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Loss
or damage of cargo, spares, tools or equipment as well as loss of fuel in
the care of the employee shall be deducted from the salary based on CIF
value or local market rate, whichever is prevailing.
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This
can also lead to penalties or dismissal to the personnel & penalties
on the service provider or contractor.
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Ensure
that the vehicle & trailer are loaded (metric tonnes) in accordance to
the established payload of the vehicle & under no circumstances to
exceed this limit.
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Cargo
must be loaded uniformly & equally distributed for safety reasons.
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Drive
always in a safe & responsible manner with due respect & attention
for other vehicles, property.
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Whilst
the vehicle is in the workshop the Driver shall assist in repairs &
maintenance activities as required.
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Any
accident that may occur must be immediately reported to supervisor &
or other parties concerned.
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Driver
will only travel to authorised destination & only load authorised
cargo, under no circumstance shall deviate from this unless authorised by
immediate supervisor.
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Manoeuvre
a trailer at the duty station as required.
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Tow
a trailer on missions as required.
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Will
perform any other duties as requested by immediate supervisor.
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| Project reporting |
This role works under the direct supervision of the Assistant Traffic Officer.
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| Key competencies |
- Ensure that established route turnaround times (expressed in days / hours) & distances (expressed in kilometres) are within parameters set as well as respecting the established standard night out allowances, notwithstanding abnormal circumstances, such as security.
Fuel consumption figures maintained within parameters set. Vehicle maintained in good mechanical condition, limited tyre wear free from any breakages in accordance to standards set by the organisation. Cargo loaded, securely & safely, transported from origin to destination in a secure dry environment & duly received in a good sound condition at the receiving location. Complete all vehicle administrative documents (vehicle logbooks, waybills) accurately & correctly & in turn, hand them over to Traffic Manager on a timely basis. Required to report on time for duty as per establish established working hours & sign the time sheet prepared for this purpose. Ensure that both loading / unloading times are kept to a minimum acceptable level & to report any abnormal waiting times.
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| Team management |
Will liaise & cooperate
with all other client’s employees & Cooperating Partners.
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| Further information |
Holder of a valid, clean heavy vehicles driving licence in accordance to the vehicle category assigned to drive in accordance to national regulations. At least 5 years minimum experience gained in the relevant driver licence category. Trained to & experienced with driving with a trailer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
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Disclaimer: At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
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