Tanker Coordinator
Location: Zambia | Industry: Transport & Logistics
Usangu Logistics Zambia is a leading transporter of high value cargo across Central and Southern Africa, specializing in the secure movement of all kinds of cargo. We are currently seeking a highly diligent, focused professional to join our team as a Tanker Coordinator.
Position: Tanker Coordinator
Reporting To: The Operations Manager
Work Schedule: Full time
1. Tanker Dispatch &Operations.
- Plan and coordinate tanker movements for fuel deliveries (local and cross-border).
- Assign drivers and vehicles based on delivery schedules and operational priorities.
- Coordinate loading schedules with fuel depots such as TAZAMA Pipelines Limited and other Oil Marketing Company depots.
- Monitor ongoing trips to ensure timely delivery and operational efficiency. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure all fuel transportation activities comply with regulations from the Energy Regulation Board.
2. Verify validity of
- Road Tank Vehicle (RTV) licenses.
- Petroleum haulage permits
- Vehicle fitness certificates
- Tanker calibration certificates
- Assist with regulatory inspections and audits.
- Safety & Risk Management
- Enforce strict adherence to fuel transport safety protocols.
- Ensure all tankers are equipped with fire extinguishers, spill kits, earthing cables, and hazard signage.
- Monitor driver compliance with PPE requirements and safe loading/offloading procedures.
- Coordinate emergency response in case of spills, accidents, or fire incidents.
3. Fleet Monitoring
- Track tanker movements using GPS tracking systems.
- Ensure route compliance and prevent unauthorized deviations.
- Coordinate tanker maintenance, inspections, and periodic calibration.
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Liaise with Oil Marketing Companies, fuel depots, and regulatory bodies including the Energy Regulation Board, Road Transport and Safety Agency, and Zambia Revenue Authority for cross-border movements.
- Communicate trip instructions and safety expectations to drivers.
- Reporting
- Monitor delivery performance, fuel losses, and safety incidents.
- Prepare daily and monthly operational reports for management.
4Required Qualifications & Skills
- Education: Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Transport Management, or a related field.
- Experience: Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in tanker operations or petroleum logistics..
- Technical: Strong knowledge of fuel transport regulations and safety standards. Experience in cross-border fuel logistics is an added advantage.
- Attributes: Strong planning and coordination skills.
- High attention to detail and accountability. Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
- High attention to detail and accountability. Ability to work under pressure in a safety-critical environment.
Candidates who strictly meet the above criteria are invited to submit their detailed CV and a cover letter detailing their experience in Tanker Coordinator.
Tanker Coordinator
Usangu Group Limited
Candidates who strictly meet the above criteria are invited to submit their detailed CV and a cover letter detailing their experience in Tanker Coordinator.
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