Transport Officer

Working Conditions

• Location: Maputo, Mozambique
• Status: Resident
• Work Pattern: 5 days per week
• Flexibility is required to support operational requirements when necessary.

Activities

• The Transport Officer supports the Transport Supervisor in the administration and coordination of the Company’s road transport operations and vehicle fleet across Maputo, Pemba/Muxara, and Afungi.
• The position contributes to the management of a fleet potentially reaching approximately 350 Company-owned, leased, and rented vehicles.
• The scope includes vehicle mobilization and demobilization, regulatory compliance, inspections, maintenance follow-up, IVMS equipment, fuel cards, and fleet records.
• The role supports the administration and monitoring of professional driver services, transport requirements, fleet costs, and contractor performance.
• The position contributes to ensuring accurate fleet data, regulatory compliance, vehicle availability, and continuity of transport operations.

The Transport Officer will be responsible for the following activities:

• Maintain and regularly update the vehicle fleet database, ensuring accurate records of vehicle allocation, documentation, inspections, maintenance, and operational status.
• Coordinate vehicle mobilization and demobilization, registration, inspections, maintenance, and repairs.
• Ensure vehicle activities are carried out in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements.
• Administer leased, rented, and Company-owned vehicles, including contract follow-up, vehicle availability, damage assessment, and insurance claims.
• Coordinate IVMS equipment administration, including installation, maintenance, allocation, inventory, and associated records.
• Manage fuel-card administration, allocation, inventory, and associated records.
• Support the administration of professional driver services, including shift coverage, timesheets, overtime, and operational transport requirements.
• Monitor fleet and transport costs and verify supporting documentation and invoices.
• Prepare and maintain relevant fleet and transport KPIs and performance reports.
• Support the monitoring and follow-up of contractor performance.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, leasing companies, workshops, insurers, IVMS providers, and relevant authorities to ensure efficient and continuous transport operations.

Context and Environment:

• The position operates within a high road-transport risk environment, supporting Mozambique LNG activities across Maputo, Pemba/Muxara, and Afungi.
• The role requires close coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, service providers, and authorities.
• The position contributes to ensuring operational continuity, regulatory compliance, and adherence to Company HSE standards.
• The position is based in Maputo, Mozambique, under resident status.
• The position works five days per week, with flexibility to support operational requirements when necessary.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure accurate and up-to-date fleet records, vehicle documentation, and regulatory compliance.
• Support optimal vehicle availability and roadworthiness through timely inspection, maintenance, and repair follow-up.
• Ensure effective administration of Company-owned, leased, and rented vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records related to IVMS equipment, fuel cards, vehicle damage, and insurance.
• Support efficient administration of professional driver and transport services, ensuring adequate operational coverage and accurate records.
• Monitor fleet costs, supporting documentation, invoices, KPIs, and contractor performance.
• Identify and escalate discrepancies, non-compliance, or operational issues when required.
• Maintain effective coordination with internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers.
• Contribute to safe, compliant, efficient, and continuous transport operations.

Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Technical diploma or equivalent qualification in Logistics, Transport, Fleet Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in transport, fleet administration, or logistics.
• Previous experience in Oil & Gas or major project environments is an advantage.
• Experience coordinating with contractors, service providers, and multiple stakeholders is desirable.

Technical Competencies

• Practical knowledge of vehicle and fleet administration.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection, maintenance, and repair follow-up.
• Good understanding of HSE and transport compliance requirements.
• Experience with vehicle mobilization, registration, and associated documentation.
• Understanding of IVMS equipment and fleet monitoring systems.
• Knowledge of fuel-card administration and associated controls.
• Ability to monitor fleet costs, invoices, and supporting documentation.
• Good reporting and data-management skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Ability to prepare and monitor fleet and transport KPIs.
• Valid driving license.

Languages

• Fluent Portuguese.
• Good working knowledge of English.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong organizational and coordination skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive approach to operational follow-up.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage several activities and priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and multiple stakeholders.
• Team-oriented and able to coordinate across different functions.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural and operational project environment.
• Strong commitment to HSE, compliance, and safe transport operations.