Junior Licensing and Documentation Officer M/F

	Junior Licensing and Documentation Officer M/F

General informations

Zalawi Haulage Limited (Zalawi / Whitehorse) is a Zambian based company of Africa Global Logistics, a division of the MSC Group.  Zalawi was established in 1974 and is located on the Copperbelt region of Chingola district. It has developed its expertise over 50 years in road haulage and currently runs over 500 trucks on the corridor from Durban / Walvis Bay to the Copperbelt and Katanga region with a local work force of 600 astute professionals. It is one of the largest cross-border transportation companies operating in the southern region of Africa.

With over 50 years of experience and a fleet of more than 520 vehicles, we are committed to providing reliable and efficient transport services across borders. Join our team and be a part of a leading logistics company dedicated to excellence and innovation in the transportation industry.

Job description

Mission Description                      

We are seeking an organized and detail-oriented Junior Licensing Officer to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist the Senior licensing officer in managing all truck and trailer licensing requirements and maintaining accurate documentation for our trucking company. This role is essential to ensure that our operations comply with industry regulations and legal standards.

 

Profile

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor and manage all necessary licenses and permits required for the company's operations.

Maintain an organized system for tracking and renewing licenses, ensuring they are always up to date
Collection of certificates of fitness for all company vehicles/trailers
Planning and arranging fitness test for truck
Collection of road tax/carbon emission certificates from RTSA
Collection of vehicle identity certificates from RTSA
Collection of cross border permits from RTSA
Updating insurance and COMESA
Updating driver documents on the system (passport/license)
Coordinate with Chingola on Tracking
Ensuring that all trucks are dispatched timely and efficiently out the depot
Coordinate and send pre alerts for trucks
Coordinate in reporting breakdowns and accidents
Any other duties assigned by your supervisor

Skills Required

Excellent computer skills, including Word and Excel in a Microsoft Windows environment
Effective oral and written communication skills
Problem-solving skills
Ability to analyze information
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Required Qualifications

Full Grade 12 certificate
Minimum Diploma in Transport & Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
Membership at Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport (ZCILT) added will be an advantage
Excellent computer skills (word, excel, PowerPoint, internet) and database management
At least 1 Year of work experience in logistics will be an added advantage
Must be able to work independently as well in a team and be self-assured.