Transport Administrator (Subcontractor) at DHL

Job Title: Transport Administrator (Subcontractor)
Date Posted: 28/08/2026
Job Type: Full Time
Job Level: Management
Employer: DHL
Industry: Logistics
Salary: Open
Location: Nairobi
Country: Kenya
Deadline: 31/08/2026

Transport Administrator (Subcontractor) position at DHL providing administrative and operational support to transport operations, requiring a Diploma/Degree in Logistics with 2-5 years experience in transport administration or dispatch, in a logistics environment, on-site role.

  • The Transport Administrator provides administrative and operational support to transport operations, ensuring efficient coordination of vehicles, drivers, documentation, compliance and reporting. The role supports smooth day-to-day transport activities, service delivery and cost-control objectives.
  • Coordinate daily transport activities.
  • Ensure transport records are complete, accurate and properly filed.
  • Maintain documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
  • Track vehicle licensing, insurance and permit renewals.
  • Assist in managing driver’s timesheets and payroll inputs.
  • Update fleet databases and transport management systems.
  • Ensure compliance with transport regulations and company policies.
  • Monitor fleet performance, availability and utilization.
  • Identify discrepancies and escalate them for resolution.
  • Support investigations into accidents and transport incidents.
  • Promote a positive safety culture and employee engagement.
  • Track traffic violations, fines and corrective actions.
  • Generate daily, weekly and monthly transport reports.
  • Ensure fleet compliance with regulatory and company standards.
  • Monitor axle-load and weighbridge compliance requirements.
  • Track traffic violations, fines and corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with transport legislation, road safety regulations and company policies.
  • Ensure driver compliance with licensing, permits and training requirements.
  • Support dispatch control and manage delivery documents, vehicle keys, GPS devices, fuel cards and mobile phones.
  • Coordinate communication on delivery issues with customer service and relevant stakeholders.
  • Support team performance, workload balance and achievement of personal development objectives.
  • Diploma or degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or a related field; relevant professional qualification.
  • 2-5 years in logistics, transport administration or a related operational environment.
  • Proven transport administration or dispatch experience, preferably within the logistics industry.
  • Experience coordinating daily transport activities, maintaining transport and driver records, tracking compliance renewals, updating fleet databases or TMS, preparing reports, supporting payroll inputs and escalating discrepancies.
  • Experience supporting Kenya-based transport operations and applicable local road transport requirements.
  • Fluent written and spoken communication.

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