Shelter Group Africa
PMV Manager at Shelter Group Africa in Rwanda: Urgent Recruitment
Shelter Group Africa is recruiting a Plant, Machinery and Vehicles (PMV) Manager to oversee the management, maintenance, allocation, and operational efficiency of its plant, machinery, and vehicle fleet across construction projects.
Based in Kigali, Rwanda, the successful candidate will ensure equipment availability, reduce operational downtime, manage maintenance costs, improve fuel efficiency, and maintain safety and regulatory compliance. This opportunity is suitable for an experienced engineering and fleet management professional with strong technical and leadership skills.
Shelter Group Africa operates in construction and real estate development, delivering design, engineering, construction, and property development services.
Job Details
- Job Title: PMV Manager
- Company: Shelter Group Africa
- Location: Kigali, Rwanda
- Industry: Construction and Real Estate Development
- Reports To: General Manager
- Minimum Experience: 8 years of relevant experience
- Supervisory Experience: At least 2 years
- Application Status: Urgent joining required
- Application Email: hr.africa@shelter.co
- Application Deadline: Not specified; applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Key Responsibilities
1. Plant, Machinery and Vehicle Maintenance
- Oversee the operation, maintenance, servicing, and repair of company-owned and hired equipment and vehicles.
- Develop and implement preventive maintenance schedules to improve reliability and extend equipment lifespan.
- Coordinate mechanical troubleshooting and maintenance activities to minimize downtime.
2. Fleet and Equipment Management
- Allocate, mobilize, and monitor equipment across construction sites according to project requirements.
- Monitor equipment utilization and availability to support timely project execution.
- Manage fleet movement, GPS tracking, equipment authorization, and asset control procedures.
- Maintain accurate fleet inventories and equipment movement records.
3. Cost and Fuel Management
- Monitor fuel consumption and equipment operating costs.
- Control spare parts usage and maintenance expenditures.
- Improve fuel efficiency and equipment utilization.
- Prepare reports on maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, and operational performance.
4. Safety and Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company health, safety, and environment (HSE) policies.
- Coordinate statutory inspections and ensure compliance with equipment certification requirements.
- Support safe equipment operation and appropriate operator authorization.
- Help minimize operational risks and unauthorized equipment use.
5. Team Leadership and Coordination
- Supervise and evaluate PMV personnel, including mechanics, drivers, heavy equipment operators, and logistics staff.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Finance, HSE, and project teams on equipment requirements, spare parts, and maintenance services.
- Maintain accurate maintenance histories, fuel records, and operational reports.
- Prepare periodic PMV performance reports covering equipment availability, utilization, maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, and departmental key performance indicators.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Plant Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
- At least 8 years of relevant experience in plant, machinery, heavy equipment maintenance, and fleet management.
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Proven experience managing heavy construction equipment and vehicle fleets across multiple construction projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of construction machinery, preventive maintenance systems, mechanical troubleshooting, and equipment operations.
- Experience in fuel management, cost control, equipment utilization, GPS monitoring, and fleet reporting.
- Understanding of occupational health and safety regulations, equipment certification, and operational compliance.
- Strong leadership, analytical, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- High integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
Work Conditions
The PMV Manager will work in both office and construction-site environments and coordinate regularly with drivers, operators, site teams, and logistics personnel.
The role involves supervising daily transport operations, managing fleet activities, and handling confidential transport records, incident reports, and operational data. Flexible working hours may be required, including evenings, early mornings, weekends, and responses to emergencies such as accidents or vehicle breakdowns.
What Shelter Group Africa Offers
The company advertises the following benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- An opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing international company.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications by email to:
Applicants should highlight their relevant engineering qualifications, experience managing construction equipment and vehicle fleets, preventive maintenance expertise, cost-control skills, and supervisory experience.
Urgent joining is required. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shelter Group Africa is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive working environment.
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