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Transport & Logistics Manager

Juba, South Sudan

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Duty Station: Juba HQ (with frequent visit to Nimule/Elegu border Post)Reports To: General Manager Logistics

Department: Logistics

Date: October 2025

Job Summary

To plan, manage, and oversee all logistics and transport operations across Mombasa, Uganda, and South Sudan to ensure timely, efficient, and cost-effective movement of cargo and fleet coordination. The position ensures compliance with cross-border transport regulations and optimizes service delivery to clients throughout the East African logistics corridor.

Responsibilities

  • · Develop and execute regional logistics strategies supporting company goals.
  • Oversee cross-border transport operations linking Mombasa Port, Uganda transit hubs, and South Sudan destinations.
  • · Coordinate import/export clearance, fleet allocation, and cargo tracking.
  • · Maintain compliance with customs, transit, and safety regulations across all jurisdictions.
  • · Supervise transport scheduling, dispatching, and routing of trucks and cargo convoys.
  • · Monitor performance of fleet and drivers to ensure delivery timelines and maintenance
  • · Approve trip plans, budgets, and route optimization measures.
  • · Ensure safe transport of goods, proper documentation, and proof of delivery (POD)
  • · Liaise with customs, port, and border officials at Mombasa, Malaba, Elegu, and Nimule.
  • · Represent GS Logistics in official meetings with authorities (Port, URA, SSCS, Police,
  • · Oversee liaison offices at the borders to ensure efficient cargo clearance and document
  • · Manage fleet utilization, maintenance schedules, and insurance compliance.
  • · Supervise procurement of spare parts, fuel monitoring, and cost control.
  • · Maintain up-to-date vehicle records, logbooks, and service reports.
  • · Prepare and manage regional logistics and transport budgets.
  • · Track operational costs and implement cost-reduction initiatives.
  • · Ensure transparent accounting for fuel, maintenance, and per diem allowances
  • · Lead, mentor, and evaluate performance of logistics teams across all stations.
  • · Ensure proper staffing, capacity building, and performance appraisals.
  • · Maintain clear communication channels between Juba HQ and field offices
  • · Produce weekly and monthly logistics performance reports.
  • · Maintain transport KPIs (truck turnaround time, cost per trip, delivery accuracy).
  • Use tracking software and ERP systems for fleet visibility and data reporting 

Supervises

  • · Transport Supervisors (South Sudan, Uganda, Kenya)
  • · Border Liaison Officers (Nimule, Malaba, Elegu, Mombasa Port)
  • · Fleet Maintenance & Dispatch Teams
  • · Documentation Team
  • · Operations Team
  • Customer Service Team

Qualifications

  • · Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
  • · Minimum 7 years’ experience in regional logistics or cross-border transport management.
  • · Professional certification (CILT, FIATA, or equivalent) is an added advantage.
  • · Strong knowledge of customs procedures in Kenya, Uganda, and South Sudan.
  • · Excellent leadership, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • · Proficiency in MS Office and transport tracking systems (Odoo, Cargo Wise, or similar).
  • · Fluent in English; knowledge of Kiswahili and Arabic is an added advantage.

Core Competencies

  • · Strong coordination and organizational skills.
  • · High integrity and accountability.
  • · Effective communication and cross-border team management.
  • · Strategic thinker with operational discipline.
  • · Excellent interpersonal and reporting abilities

Expected Outputs

  • · Timely clearance of all inbound and outbound cargo.
  • · Accurate and complete documentation records.
  • · Smooth coordination between border officials and GS Logistics teams.
  • · Reduced clearance delays and demurrage risks.
  • · Strengthened GS Logistics visibility and credibility at the border
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