Assistant Contract Manager vacancy at Unitrans

Closing Date
2024/11/22
Reference Number
UNI241111-3
Job Title Assistant Contract Manager
Business Unit / Division Agriculture
Contract Kilombero Admin
Job Type Classification Permanent – Normal
Location – Town / City Kilombero
Location – Province National
Location – Country Tanzania

Minimum Education Level Bachelors Degree | Advanced Diploma
Job Advert Summary
An opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Contract Manager to implement, manage and optimise all Unitrans operations on the sugar estate in Unitrans Tanzania.

To support the contract management process within an organisation. They will work closely with the Contract Manager or other members of the team
Initiates, plans, co-ordinates, motivates and supervises the operational activities on the sugar estate
Liaises closely with immediate superior

Minimum Requirements
Matric with a relevant tertiary qualification in B.Eng – Mechanical Engineering Degree
Must be computer literate with a good working knowledge of Word and Excel packages
3-5 year senior supervisory experience essential and experience in the Agriculture industry advantageous
Knowledge of relevant Labour Relations legislation and procedures
Interpersonal Skills with special emphasis on Industrial relations
Excellent customer service skills
The job also requires knowledge and understanding of:

Tanzania Labour legislation
Health and Safety legislation and procedures
Organizational management systems, including policies and procedures (Management systems include: financial, administrative, operational & Human Resource systems)
Relevant computer software including RTK and GIS

Duties & Responsibilities
Operations budget is compiled in accordance with prescribed format and submitted in accordance with prescribed deadline to take into account all contracted activities
All accounting deadlines are met monthly
Revenue and expenditure are within budgeted parameters
Meet and exceed monthly, quarterly and annual plan revenue targets
Manage the cane haulage operations including mechanical harvesting
Manage various ancillary operations including road maintenance, canals and drains (excavating), drones supervision, bulldozing, crop spraying and fertilizer application activities
Optimum driver and vehicle utilisation is achieved
“Daily required delivery” parameters are achieved
Daily liaison with operations management staff is maintained
Vehicle fleet complies with all legal requirements
Health & Safety legislation and procedures are adhered to
Quality management policies and procedures are adhered to
Check and approve all monthly 4B information
Vehicle maintenance information is analysed
Ensure and maintain ongoing exceptional relationships with the customers
Problems/complaints are timeously resolved to the benefit of all parties involved
Excellent customer relations are maintained