Fleet Officers - Multiple Locations
Fleet Officer
Organisation: Centre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia (CIDRZ)
Position: Fleet Officer
Grade: C4
Project: P656 - CHEP
Locations: Ndola, Kabwe and Solwezi, Zambia
Post Date: 16 October 2026
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Job Summary
With a proven track record in managing large fleets, the Fleet Officer will be responsible for coordinating complex logistics and ensuring that all vehicles, motorcycles, drivers, riders and safety measures meet the highest standards to support CHEP's diverse and demanding operational needs.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a comprehensive motor vehicle and motorcycle management database, ensuring complete, correct and timely data entry for all vehicles and motorcycles, including maintenance and repairs, fuel use and movement.
- Coordinate with service providers to ensure timely routine maintenance, repairs and assessments.
- Monitor and record motor vehicle and motorcycle maintenance activities, ensuring proper and up-to-date records of all repairs and services.
- Monitor fuel consumption and calculate fuel consumption rates for all vehicles and motorcycles based on driver/rider movement and fuel-use logs.
- Submit monthly fuel reconciliation reports and validation memos to the Fleet Department at CIDRZ Head Office, highlighting discrepancies or areas of concern.
- Implement strategies to optimise fuel efficiency and reduce costs.
- Ensure drivers and riders complete vehicle movement and fuel-use log sheets fully and correctly.
- Review log sheets regularly for accuracy and completeness.
- Enforce driver and rider compliance with traffic laws, safety regulations and CIDRZ policies.
- Monitor vehicle and motorcycle movement regularly using the CIDRZ tracking system or other approved methods to identify vehicle or motorcycle abuse.
- Ensure the tracking system is installed on all vehicles and remains operational at all times.
- Prepare regular reports on fleet performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Provide recommendations to management for optimising fleet operations and reducing costs.
- Ensure that all vehicles, motorcycles, drivers and riders comply with relevant local regulations.
- Conduct regular safety training.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Minimum of a Diploma in Logistics, Business Administration or a related field.
- Three years of relevant work experience.
- Familiarity with fuel monitoring and management, and fleet logistics.
- Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a team of drivers and riders.
- Strong organisational and analytical abilities, with experience in tracking and reporting fleet performance metrics.
- Knowledge of transportation regulations and safety standards, with a commitment to ensuring compliance.
- Proficiency in using fleet management software and tools to enhance operational efficiency.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with drivers, service providers, programme staff and other stakeholders.
- Experience managing fleets for donor-funded projects is an advantage.
How to Apply
Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply through the official CIDRZ recruitment portal.
Apply Online for Fleet Officer at CIDRZ
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Priority will be given to staff residing in the districts where vacancies are available.
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