Fleet Operations Officer at Dangote Industries Limited

Dangote Industries Limited is recruiting an experienced fleet professional with 3–5 years of experience in truck operations, maintenance and transport compliance.

Job Overview

Dangote Industries Limited is seeking an experienced fleet professional to support the management and efficient utilisation of the company’s trucks. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Head of Transport and Fleet Manager to develop and implement performance-improvement measures across fleet operations.

The position covers truck maintenance monitoring, journey planning, vehicle tracking, fuel-use supervision, regulatory compliance and operational reporting. The officer will also monitor dispatched trucks until they reach their destinations and ensure that vehicles comply with applicable safety requirements.

Applicants should possess a first degree in Logistics and Transport Management or another related discipline. They must also have between three and five years of experience in a similar role, including practical exposure to fleet tracking, maintenance systems and transport-industry compliance requirements.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Company: Dangote Industries Limited
• Provisional job title: Fleet Operations Officer
• Location: Not specified
• Employment type: Not specified
• Qualification: First degree
• Experience: 3–5 years
• Job field: Transport, Logistics and Fleet Management
• Salary: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified

About the Organisation

Dangote Industries Limited is the employer identified in the supplied vacancy information. Further organisational details were not included in the source provided for this job post.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties:

Fleet Maintenance and Operational Efficiency

• Monitor compliance with the daily truck-maintenance schedule.
• Support measures intended to improve fleet availability and operational efficiency.
• Work with the Head of Transport and Fleet Manager to develop performance-improvement plans.
• Monitor the effective utilisation of company trucks.
• Use available fleet-maintenance systems to follow vehicle conditions and maintenance activities.
• Raise identified maintenance or operational issues with the appropriate manager.

Truck Dispatch and Movement Monitoring

• Ensure that loaded trucks under the officer’s control are dispatched promptly.
• Track every dispatched truck until it reaches its assigned destination.
• Monitor truck movements using the company’s control and tracking facilities.
• Compare tracking-system information with updates received from drivers.
• Escalate unexplained delays, route deviations or other irregular vehicle movements.
• Help ensure that delivery schedules are met.

Route and Journey Planning

• Plan appropriate journey routes for company trucks.
• Prepare road-hazard maps for relevant routes.
• Recommend suitable transportation modes, routing arrangements, equipment or operating frequency.
• Identify potential road risks that could affect vehicle safety or delivery schedules.
• Support safe and efficient journey execution.

Fuel and Vehicle-Use Monitoring

• Track vehicle utilisation and fuel-consumption rates.
• Monitor fuel usage to identify potential problems, irregularities or misuse.
• Report suspected fuel misuse or unusual consumption patterns to management.
• Maintain accurate information on the operational use of assigned trucks.
• Ensure company trucks are used only for authorised business purposes.

Regulatory and Safety Compliance

• Ensure trucks carry the safety equipment required under applicable state and federal laws.
• Conduct or support fleet-safety inspections and audits.
• Develop emergency-response plans for transport operations.
• Report accidents, near misses and other health, safety and environmental concerns to the line manager immediately.
• Support compliance with approved transport and safety procedures.
• Recommend corrective action and continuous improvements when compliance gaps are identified.

Vehicle Documentation

• Track vehicle-registration and insurance information.
• Monitor the expiry dates of relevant fleet documents.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure that vehicle registrations and insurance policies are renewed promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of the documentation assigned to company trucks.
• Escalate upcoming expirations or missing documentation before they disrupt operations.

Policy Enforcement

• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Recommend appropriate action when operational or compliance problems are identified.
• Prevent the unauthorised use of company trucks.
• Ensure drivers do not use trucks for illegal activities or carry unauthorised passengers.
• Report suspected policy violations through the appropriate management channels.

Fleet Reporting

• Prepare accurate fleet reports for the relevant manager.
• Produce reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
• Document truck dispatches, movements and delivery progress.
• Report fuel-consumption patterns, vehicle-use concerns and maintenance issues.
• Highlight operational, safety and compliance matters requiring management attention.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants should possess:

• A first degree in Logistics and Transport Management or another related field.
• Between three and five years of experience in a similar position.
• Experience with compliance requirements in the transport industry.
• Practical experience using fleet telemetry or truck-tracking systems.
• Experience working with fleet-maintenance systems.
• Knowledge of vehicle registration, insurance and safety-compliance requirements.

Required Competencies

Suitable candidates should demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Strong planning and problem-solving skills.
• Experience performing analytical work in a multi-location environment.
• A proactive approach to fleet operations and problem resolution.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative abilities.
• Ethical conduct and professional judgement.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Capacity to meet reporting and operational deadlines.
• Close attention to fleet-safety, fuel-use and vehicle-movement information.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should review the requirements carefully and submit their application through Dangote Industries Limited’s official recruitment platform using the Apply button on this page.