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About Alistair Group

Alistair Group is a leading service provider in East and Southern Africa, rapidly expanding across multiple regions with a focus on logistics solutions. The company operates in various sectors including road freight, warehousing, commodity trading, and equipment hire, with a vision to enhance Africa's operational efficiency. In 2024, Alistair Group surpassed 1000 employees and manages a fleet exceeding 1000 trucks. Its growth strategy aims for further expansion and significant impact on the continent.

Core Services

Freight Forwarding
Clearance & Forwarding
Energy Industry Support Services
Equipment Rental
Commodity Trading
Integrated Solutions
Warehousing
Ocean Freight

Industries Served

Mining
Oil & Gas
Agriculture
Construction
Explosives
Renewables

Mission and Values

Mission: To make Africa work better.
Core Values: Humility, Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, and Safety.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a high-performance culture via ongoing practical coaching and field assessments.
Utilize telematics, onboard monitoring tools, and operational reports to identify areas for behavioral correction through coaching.
Analyze root causes of incidents such as accidents, excessive fuel consumption, speeding, and vehicle misuse.
Create and oversee improvement strategies for drivers with subpar performance.
Conduct driver skills evaluations, route monitoring, and competency testing.
Ensure compliance with company policies, legal standards, and safe operating procedures.
Support accident investigations and convert findings into effective training sessions.
Advocate for fuel-efficient driving, enhanced vehicle care, and timely defect reporting.
Implement induction, refresher, and remedial training programs tailored to identified risks.
Establish measurable benchmarks to continuously improve fleet operations.

Education, Skills, and Qualifications

Completion of Grade 12 certificate.
Diploma in Transport & Logistics or related areas such as Road Transport Management, Occupational Health & Safety, or Fleet Management.
At least five years of experience driving heavy commercial vehicles.
A minimum of two years in driver training, fleet supervision, or managing driver performance.
Possession of a valid Professional Driver's License and Defensive Driving Certificate.
Additional certifications such as Training of Trainers (TOT), Dangerous Goods handling, or Incident Investigation are advantageous.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with demonstrated success in influencing driver behavior and achieving measurable improvements in safety and operational effectiveness.

Driver Trainer

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