Ethiopian Construction Design and Supervision Works Corporation (ECDSWCo.) is transforming and diversifying from the current consultancy business operations. Taking advantage of the existing ECDSWCo.’s strength and maximizing on the newly emerging external opportunities that are being prevalent with the shifts in Ethiopian Economic Policy – the Corporation is aiming to play a significant role to the success of the Ethiopian Construction Industry -by creating a vibrant business institution that will not only fill the gap that is in the current construction industry, but also replace the need for having international construction companies that are dominating the government mega scale projects.

To this, the Corporation is emerging as an Engineering and Investment Group. The proposed name of the Group is ‘’Ethiopian Engineering and Investment Group (EEIG)’’. The Group will comprise of three main operational business units i.e., Consultancy, Construction and Investment.

 EEIG-Construction business unit key activities are high-end complex construction projects, predominately high-rise commercial and residential buildings, real-estate; infrastructure (roads, railways and airports) & water and energy sector construction. EEIG-Construction alone would grow into a conglomerate of several business units including Piling, underground and foundation Works, Fit-Out, Energy (Solar Solutions), Electro- Mechanical Solution, Facility Management, Landscape and Construction Materials Production.

EEIG Construction is launched with the vision of being the best construction company in Ethiopia with a strategy of Timeously executing high-end complex projects, by utilizing proactive management skills as a Design and Build Contractor in order to achieve an optimum return and aspiring to be a competitive and preferred choice that can replace the current dependence on international contractors and deliver excellence. EEIG Construction will uphold Courage, Integrity, Reliability, Value for its People and Innovation as its core values.

 Position Overview/Scope of role:

A Fleet Officer is a professional who is responsible for managing a team and all fleet vehicles of an organization. He/she must facilitate the productivity of their fleet operations by maintaining shop and fleet inventory as well as purchase field equipment to facilitate efficient operations.

Top Roles and Responsibilities will be but not limited to:

Performs many organizational and management tasks to monitor, maintain and improve a company’s transportation processes.

•  Is responsible for leading a team of Drivers to transport company goods efficiently.

• Creates work schedules and transportation routes for Drivers to pick up and deliver goods to the correct location/site.

• Maintaining a fleet inventory of all vehicles owned by the company, including their make and model, purchase date, current mileage, and any outstanding repairs that need to be made

• Ensuring that all company vehicles are insured and registered

• Coordinating with third party vendors to arrange maintenance and repair services for vehicles

• Maintaining records of fuel usage and mileage for each vehicle in order to prepare invoices for billing purposes

• Communicating with vendors or customers regarding service appointments for each vehicle

• Plan and manage budget for vehicle repairs and replacements

• Ensures drivers receive proper training to uphold safe driving standards.

• Procurement proposal in line with business need of vehicles to expand and/or enhance the fleet

• Scheduling regular maintenance on all vehicles

• Ordering urgent or emergency repairs as needed

• Establishing efficient routes and transportation schedule

• Managing vehicle license and registration and ensure all fleet members have proper license and up-to-date training

•  Monitor Drivers to ensure adherence to schedules and proper driving practices

• Searching for, hiring and training new Drivers

• Providing reports to management on budgeting, schedules, maintenance and fleet progress

• Developing methods to decrease cost and improve efficiency

• Coordinating with the finance department to arrange for payment for services rendered

• Work closely with site project team and plant and equipment team

Job Requirements

Qualification and Requirements:

• Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in logistics, business administration, automotive technology or another relevant field.

• 7 + years work experience 

• Previous work experience in supply chain management, logistics and fleet management is an asset.

Skills:

• Expert knowledge of best driving, delivery, vehicle maintenance and other industry practices

• Sharp time management skills

• Understanding of basic vehicle mechanics, including the ability to identify when major repairs are neede

• Ability to set and monitor a budget

• Good problem-solving, critical thinking and decision-making skills

• Exceptional organization, time management and multitasking abilities

• Great attention to detail

• Delivering at Pace

• Managing a quality service

Critical criteria to be successful in this role:

• Having Integrity, being trustworthy and honesty are key for the role.

• Willingness to stretch and grow

• Willingness to travel out of Addis Abebe

How to Apply

KEY NOTE BEFORE APPLYING FOR THIS ROLE

1. Ensure you fulfill the minimum set requirement.   

2. If you fulfill the above, then you are expected to submit through THIS LINK your updated CV.

3. All those that do not fulfill the above requirements will be rejected automatically. 

4. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.