Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria Job type: Full time Level: Mid Level
Purpose Statement
The Fleet Supervisor is responsible for selecting and maintaining vehicles in order to keep deliveries and distributions on schedule and within its established budget.
Key Deliverables:
Monitor and ensure fleet operation in compliance with local and state rules and regulations.
Maintain and monitor data management system to organize fleets as per various schedules and requests.
Maintain knowledge and utilize all fleet information and user surveys to forecast new requirements.
Maintenance estimate collation and documentation report
Driver management through monthly pep-talk
Accident/incident assessment and report compilation for claim settlement
Vehicle particulars renewal in line with fleet software
Fleet inspection and utilization report
Reduction of fleet downtime to 48hrs/monthly
Distribute fleet accessories and documents to respective companies
Follow up on vendors on request turn-around time
Update cash fueling data for analysis
Any other fleet function
Knowledge/Skills:
In depth knowledge of vehicle basic operating system
Good knowledge of excel
Ability to think on his/her feet
Requires minimal supervision
Ability to be creative in logistic challenge resolution
Ability to manage time and other resources available
Minimum Qualification / Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
Maximum of 5 years of experience in a similar role at a FMCG,
Certification in Logistics and transport management would be an added advantage.
Personality Traits:
Candidate must be hardworking and dedicated
Candidate must be highly analytical and creative,
Candidate must be resourceful with good interpersonal skills to relate with people across different social strata.
Candidate must possess ability to adapt to different types of environment
Working Relationships:
Sahara Group Drivers
Account officers in respective Group companies
Fleet vendors
Sahara fleet users
Job Title: Quantity Surveyor
Location: Abuja, Nigeria Job Type: Full Time Leve: Manager / Supervisor
Purpose Statement
Quantity Surveyor reports to Project Manager and is involved in maximizing project margin, adding value to the construction process by proactive involvement in procurement, cost management and reporting. The Quantity Surveyor drive best value from suppliers and subcontractors. Carries out monthly financial reviews on projects and forecast final outturn values for cost, sales and margin.
The role will maximize value of monthly applications and measurement and submission of contract variations. Timely submission and negotiation of final accounts to the client / main contractor and subcontractors.
Key Deliverables
Work with project management team to develop project budgets and monitor to ensure that actual construction costs are kept within the approved project costs.
Prepare tender and contract documents, including bills of quantities details regarding quantities, with identified commercial risks and ensuring strict adherence to contractual terms and conditions
Negotiate costs, evaluating bids and procure the services of contractors, subcontractors and consultants
Track variations to contracts that may affect costs and ensure accurate, robust and timely cash flow and value reporting, periodical forecasting and cost management for projects
Track changes to designs and construction works and adjust budget projections accordingly
Liaise with contractors, consultants, client representatives and other third parties on commercial issues, including analysing completed work, agreement of variations, claims and the preparation of applications for project payments
Minimize the costs of projects and enhancing value for money, while still achieving the required standards and quality.
Identifying, analysing, and developing the necessary solutions to commercial risks.
Work closely with the Procurement Team on the development of procurement strategies for projects
Performing site visits, assessments, measurement and valuation of work done on sites.
Requirements Minimum Qualification / Experience:
Quantity Surveying Graduate with over 7 years (Post-NYSC) work experience in similar role for construction company.
NIQS (Nigerian Institute of Quantity Surveyors) Certified and QSRBN (Quantity Surveyors Registration Board of Nigeria) Registered Professional is desirable.
Knowledge / Skills:
Practical mind with strong numerical and financial management skills
written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports to convey complex information in a simple way to a diverse range of people
Commercially astute, numerate, risk averse & able to accurately forecast cost & sales.
Multi tasking, self-motivated, energetic team player with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
Demonstrable experience in negotiation & construction contracts.
Good working knowledge of forms of contract currently used within the Building and Civil Engineering industry with the ability to read and interpret Architectural, Structural and Mechanical & Electrical drawings.
Understanding of HSE building regulations and legal guidelines
Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
IT Literate able to use Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project & Construction Costing Software.
Have good practical organization skills, planning of resources and programme
scheduling.
Be able to provide both summarized and detailed reports, on current activities.
Working Relationships:
Executive Management
Managing Director
Internal – Projects Team, Procurement Team and Finance Teams
External – Clients, Contractors and Consultants.
Job Title: Fleet Manager
Location: Lagos State, Nigeria Job type: Full time Level: Manager / Supervisor
Purpose Statement
The role manages the entire activities of the Fleet department to ensure that fleet is always available, dependable and safe at all times.
The incumbent develops, refines, and oversees the preventative maintenance programs and ensures compliance with organisational policies, Government regulations and manufacturer requirements.
Key Deliverables:
Analyses maintenance costs and provides recommendations on fleet utilization and replacement
Tracks fleet usage and maintain accurate inventories of equipment
Assists in the development of maintenance budgets by providing input relative to policies, costs, established metrics, and projections
Ensures the maintenance records for all fleet and heavy equipment assets are accurate and up to date
Monitor and ensure fleet operation in compliance with local and state rules and regulations.
Maintain and monitor data management system to organize fleets as per various schedules and requests.
Maintain knowledge and utilize all fleet information and user surveys to forecast new requirements.
Maintenance estimate collation and documentation report
Provides leadership and effective communication to management, employees and other stakeholders
Communicates maintenance requirements to ensure maximum efficiency and implement corrective actions as required
Collaborates with other departments on cross-department initiatives
Driver management through monthly pep-talk
Minimum Qualification/ Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management or related field.
Minimum of 8 years of experience in fleet management, mechanical maintenance, preventative maintenance, budget administration, contract management, and tendering procedures.
Valid driver’s license. Must meet all internal and local regulatory requirements to drive.
Thorough knowledge of principles, practices, tools, equipment and materials for vehicle maintenance and fleet management
Certification in Logistics and transport management would be an added advantage.
Personality Traits:
Candidate must be hardworking and dedicated
Candidate must be highly analytical and creative,
Candidate must be resourceful with good interpersonal skills to relate with people across different social strata.
Candidate must possess the ability to adapt to different types of environment
Knowledge / Skills:
In-depth knowledge of vehicle basic operating system
Good knowledge of excel
Ability to think on his/her feet
Requires minimal supervision
Ability to be creative in logistic challenge resolution
Ability to manage time and other resources available – human and material
Working Relationships:
Sahara Group Drivers
Account officers in respective Group companies
Fleet vendors
Sahara fleet users
Application Closing Date Friday, 25th September, 2020.
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