Transport Supervisor

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT@ Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO)

POSITION: TRANSPORT SUPERVISOR

Location: Lilongwe

OVERVIEW

Lilongwe Handling Company Limited (LIHACO) is a wholly Malawi Government owned commercial entity established in 2000. The core business of the company is to provide to provide passenger, ramp and cargo handling services to national and international airlines, travel & tour and lounge services to passengers traveling in and out of Malawi Airports. The Company is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the following vacant positions at the Head Office, Kamuzu International Airport.

Post: Motor Transport Supervisor (LH6)

Responsible to: Maintenance and transport Manager

Responsible for: Drivers

Main Responsibilities:

Ensure that transport is provided in accordance with LIHACO standards and regulations and requirements of customer airlines

Ensure that the transport section is provided with necessary facilities, workspace and supporting services as well as work environment to satisfy operational safety and security requirements

Set targets and standards for measuring and evaluating performance of drivers and operational effectiveness and efficiency of the transport section

In liaison with Maintenance Foreman, ensure that all vehicles are serviceable

Ensure vehicles have required certificates

Prepare insurance reports for any road accidents involving company vehicles and staff

Resolve safety and security issues arising from the transport section

Hold transport review and other meetings

Report incidents and accidents

Prepare monthly and other reports as requested by the Maintenance and Transport Manager

Determine training needs of drivers

Allocating work and appraising staff

Ensure the transportation of staff and passengers

Inspecting and testing maintained and repaired vehicles

Reporting hazards and safety risks in transport operations

Reporting vehicles, incidents and accidents

Instil and maintain discipline of all staff under him

Education Qualification

Minimum of a Diploma in Transport Logistics or equivalent. Valid C1 Driving Licence

Work Experience

Four years of experience in Transport Management.

Abilities and Skills

High Level Maturity

Supervisory Skills

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Ability to work under Pressure

Conflict Resolution Skills

Multitasking

Method of application

Applicants who meet the above requirements should submit an application letter, a detailed up to date Curriculum Vitae (CVs) specifying qualifications, experience, copies of certificates, contact details and three traceable referees in a sealed envelope to:

The Chief Executive Officer

Lilongwe Handling Company

P.O. Box 89

LILONGWE

The closing date for receiving applications is Friday 21st August 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be acknowledged and invited for interviews.