30 x Local and Cross Border Truck Driver M/F

	30 x Local and Cross Border Truck Driver M/F

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Namibia offers of logistics solutions in all sectors of activities that govern economic life in this country. For 14 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport, warehousing, vessel agency & husbandry)) we have been modifying our know-how in the service of socio-economic development in “name of the country”. Thanks to the synergy of our means, we take an active part in major development projects in the African “region”. Thanks to investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:
To provide efficient and professional support to the day-to-day operations of AGL Namibia by driving trucks per instructions and procedures as issued by Company Management.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Drive Company trucks or any other as instructed as per company policies and procedures.
• Ensure that before you leave, you have all personal/truck/trailer documents and that they are valid. If anything is missing or not valid you must report it immediately to your supervisor and have it resolved.
• Such documentation includes the following, but not limited to:
• Passport
• Visa
• Yellow Book – DRC Trips
• Cross Border Permits
• Weighbridge tickets
• Documents required for loading, movement, and offloading of cargo
• Be 100% clear on the loading and offloading points
• Know your destination and the route used to get to your destination
• Know the maximum payload of your truck/trailer combination
• Know the cargo you are loading and the quantity
• Know the total weight you are being asked to load
• Know how to balance your load across the trailer(s) to keep within axle weight regulations
• Ensure all loaded cargo is loaded correctly, fastened securely, weighed before leaving the loading point and do not allow anyone to force you to secure the load in an unsafe or insecure way.
• Ensure all necessary safety procedures, including specific site HSE procedures, are known in advance and adhered to as required. Failure to follow safety procedures is a disciplinary offence.
• Ensure you have, and make use of, all required PPE.
• Know in advance where safe parking places are, and be sure to always park in a safe place wherever possible.
• Obey all traffic rules including speed limits, parking restrictions and route orders in all countries in which you drive.
• Be clear on where you are offloading. This is extremely important. The destination should be clear from the consignment note and manifest. Be aware that the Consignee can have a different address to the destination where you need to deliver the cargo. If it is not clear, then ask your supervisor.
• Ensure after delivery that the proof of delivery (POD) is stamped and signed correctly by the receiving party and that you retain original copies.
• Ensure the cabins of the trucks are always kept clean and tidy.
• Take pride in your appearance and that of your truck. Remember you are a representative of the Company. What others think of you and your truck is a reflection on what they think of our Company.

 

Profile

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Grade 12.
• Namibian Citizen
• Minimum of 6 years' truck driving experience.
• Sound knowledge of Namibian Customs and Excise regulations and border control procedures.
• A minimum of six (4) years cross border driving experience
• Good communication skills, excellent health and safety knowledge and awareness