Chemonics Logistics Assistant – Pretoria Jobs in South Africa
Chemonics seeks a Logistics Assistant for the Power Africa Empower Southern Africa (ESA) Program funded by USAID. ESA is a 5-year regional program that covers South Africa, Lesotho, Eswatini, Botswana, Namibia, Angola, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros and Sao Tome and Principe.
The primary purpose of ESA is to increase the availability of, access to, and use of affordable, reliable, sustainable and clean energy in Southern Africa in order to reach measurable development outcomes.
Measurable development outcomes include economic growth, reducing poverty, improving livelihoods, and increasing inclusive access to electricity-enabled services in such areas as health, education, sanitation, and food security. This position will be based in Pretoria, South Africa. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people and communities around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Assist the project in assigning vehicles to the various project activities
Upon receiving vehicle requests for local trips, if vehicles are not available, make necessary arrangements with the vehicle rental company
Maintain a logbook for each vehicle, conforming and supervising the mileage and proper usage of vehicles
Maintain annual renewal of vehicle insurance
Make travel and accommodation arrangements for project staff and visitors as requested
Manage procurement of goods and services; administer maintenance agreements as directed
Accurately track and record project equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and security
Maintain stock records for stationery and supplies for the office, working with suppliers and verifying receipt of supplies and requisitioning in line with office procedures
Ensure operation of office equipment including reviewing maintenance requirements, arranging for necessary repairs, maintaining equipment inventories and evaluating new equipment
Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations and Security Manager
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
Minimum of 2 years of progressively responsible logistical work experience in terms of the job tasks and responsibilities outlined above required
Mastery of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically in MS Excel and Word
Strong organizational, work prioritization skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a professional and cordial manner with fellow staff members, visitors, the general public, and partner institutions including international and local NGOs, and governmental entities
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and exercise good, professional judgment that reflects positively on the image and communicates the established program message of the project
Experience managing procurements and tracking inventory
Experience coordinating travel and logistics
Demonstrated ability to work productively within a team
Possess excellent organizational and strong multi-tasking skills
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with command of another regional language a plus
How to Apply
Please submit an application to [email protected] with the subject line “Logistics Assistant – ESA Application”
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