Tracking Officer – Overland Transport Operations | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

TRANSPORT & LOGISTICS • FLEET TRACKING CAREER OPPORTUNITY

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity is available for a detail-oriented and proactive Tracking Officer to join transport and logistics operations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The employer is seeking a professional with hands-on experience in GPS vehicle tracking, fleet monitoring and cross-border transportation operations.

The successful candidate will monitor truck movements, coordinate with drivers, oversee route compliance and provide timely operational updates to support the efficient movement of commercial vehicles and cargo.

Position Details

Position: Tracking Officer

Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Industry: Transport & Logistics

Specialisation: GPS Tracking, Fleet Monitoring & Cross-Border Transportation

Minimum Experience: Two (2) years

Recruitment Contact: Anil Kumar Kare

Employer-Stated Preference: Indian nationals with relevant experience

Job Purpose

The Tracking Officer will monitor commercial truck movements using GPS tracking systems, maintain visibility over vehicle routes and transit progress, coordinate with drivers and operational teams, and identify incidents or delays requiring timely intervention.

Key Responsibilities

1. GPS Tracking & Fleet Monitoring

• Monitor truck movements through GPS tracking systems.
• Track vehicle positions and journey progress.
• Ensure compliance with designated transport routes and transit schedules.
• Monitor multiple trucks simultaneously and identify operational exceptions.

2. Cross-Border Transport Coordination

• Track truck departures, border crossings, loading, offloading and final deliveries.
• Monitor the progress of cross-border transportation activities.
• Coordinate with drivers to confirm vehicle locations and journey status.
• Provide timely transit updates to relevant operational teams.

3. Incident Identification & Escalation

• Identify unauthorised vehicle stops and route deviations.
• Detect unexpected delays and operational irregularities.
• Escalate security incidents, vehicle breakdowns and GPS tracking failures.
• Coordinate with operational personnel to support timely issue resolution.

4. Reporting & Operational Communication

• Prepare daily fleet movement reports.
• Provide accurate transit updates.
• Coordinate with Transport, Operations and Workshop teams to resolve tracking and transport-related issues.
• Maintain effective communication with drivers and relevant operational personnel.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Diploma or bachelor's degree in Logistics, Transport Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in GPS tracking, fleet monitoring, logistics or transport operations.
• GPS Systems: Practical knowledge of GPS vehicle tracking systems and fleet management software.
• Reporting: Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and operational reporting.
• Vehicle Operations: Understanding of heavy commercial vehicle operations and transit documentation.
• Regional Transport Knowledge: Familiarity with regional transport routes and border-crossing procedures is an added advantage.
• Cross-Border Experience: Experience in cargo transportation involving Tanzania, Zambia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Southern Africa is highly preferred.
• Professional Skills: Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Operational Capacity: Ability to work under pressure and monitor multiple trucks at the same time.

Preferred Candidate Background

The employer's announcement expresses a preference for Indian nationals with relevant professional experience.

This is an employer-stated preference, not a mandatory nationality requirement established by the advertisement. Applicants should confirm eligibility and any applicable employment or work-authorisation requirements directly with the recruiter.

Core Technical Competencies

• GPS truck tracking and fleet-monitoring systems.
• Commercial vehicle route monitoring.
• Cross-border transit and border-crossing coordination.
• Loading, offloading and delivery tracking.
• Route deviation and incident identification.
• Fleet movement reporting and Microsoft Excel.
• Driver communication and transport coordination.
• Transport issue escalation and problem-solving.
• Monitoring multiple vehicles under operational pressure.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should email their updated CV directly to the recruitment contact.

Recruitment Contact: Anil Kumar Kare

Application Email:
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Required Email Subject:

Tracking Officer – Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Application Deadline: Not specified in the original announcement.

Use the required subject line exactly as stated and attach your updated CV. Applicants should clearly demonstrate relevant GPS fleet-tracking, commercial transport and cross-border logistics experience.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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Does Your CV Demonstrate Your Fleet Tracking Experience?

A strong Tracking Officer application should clearly show practical GPS monitoring experience, knowledge of commercial vehicle operations, cross-border transport coordination, operational reporting and incident management.

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• Eligibility Review: Check qualifications and experience against the advertised requirements.
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