About the company

KANAN SERVICES LIMITED is a leading organization committed to providing safe, efficient, and reliable transportation services.

The company is seeking a qualified and experienced Transport Manager to oversee and optimize its transport operations while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.

Job summary

The Transport Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising the organization’s transportation activities.

The role involves managing vehicle fleets, drivers, transport schedules, budgets, safety programs, and regulatory compliance to ensure efficient service delivery.

Key responsibilities

The Transport Manager will be responsible for the following duties:

• Develop and implement transport strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage daily transport operations and fleet utilization.
• Supervise and support drivers and transport staff.
• Ensure compliance with transport, road safety, labor, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance, inspections, and licensing requirements.
• Prepare transport schedules and optimize routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Manage transport budgets, fuel consumption, and operational costs.
• Maintain accurate transport records, reports, and documentation.
• Conduct driver performance evaluations and recommend training where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company health, safety, and security standards.

Minimum qualifications

Applicants should meet the following minimum requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Transport Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Transport, Logistics, Fleet Management, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in transport or fleet management.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.

Required skills and competencies

The ideal candidate should have the following skills and competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and road safety requirements.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial and budget management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.

Legal and compliance requirements

The successful candidate must:

• Be legally eligible to work in Tanzania.
• Demonstrate knowledge of applicable transport, labor, health and safety, and environmental laws.
• Pass any required background verification checks.
• Comply with all company policies, including confidentiality, anti-corruption, and workplace conduct requirements.

Terms and conditions

The position offers the following terms and conditions:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Probation period of 6 months.
• Employment is subject to successful reference and background checks.
• Equal employment opportunity applies.
• The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

• Develop and implement transport strategies, policies, and procedures.
• Manage daily transport operations and fleet utilization.
• Supervise and support drivers and transport staff.
• Ensure compliance with transport, road safety, labor, and environmental regulations.
• Monitor vehicle maintenance, inspections, and licensing requirements.
• Prepare transport schedules and optimize routes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
• Manage transport budgets, fuel consumption, and operational costs.
• Maintain accurate transport records, reports, and documentation.
• Conduct driver performance evaluations and recommend training where necessary.
• Coordinate with internal departments, suppliers, regulatory authorities, and external stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to company health, safety, and security standards.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of transport regulations and road safety requirements.
• Proficiency in transport management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial and budget management capabilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Transport Management, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Professional certification in Transport, Logistics, Fleet Management, or a related discipline is an added advantage.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in transport or fleet management.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.