Job Summary
WE ARE HIRING
GENERAL MANAGER – GPS TRACKING & FLEET MANAGEMENT
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
Industry: GPS Tracking | Telematics | Fleet Management
Open to: Qualified Local & International Candidates
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
An established GPS Tracking and Fleet Management company, is seeking a highly experienced, results-driven General Manager with a strong Accounting and Finance background.
The company currently employs approximately 25 professionals and is looking for a capable leader to independently oversee business operations, financial performance, staff management, customer relationships, and future growth.
We welcome applications from qualified professionals in Tanzania, India, Pakistan, and other countries. Candidates with previous working experience in Tanzania or East Africa are particularly encouraged to apply.
Role and Responsibilities:
General Management & Operations
- Oversee and manage all daily company operations.
- Lead and supervise approximately 25 employees across multiple departments.
- Ensure efficient coordination between sales, technical, installation, finance, and customer service teams.
- Establish operational policies, performance standards, and internal controls.
- Report directly to company ownership.
Accounting & Financial Management
- Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow management.
- Monitor profitability, operating expenses, and financial performance.
- Supervise invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and customer collections.
- Ensure timely financial reconciliations and accurate management reports.
- Maintain compliance with taxation, payroll, and applicable statutory requirements.
- Manage financial planning and cost-control initiatives.
Sales & Business Development
- Develop strategies to increase sales, customer acquisition, and recurring subscription revenue.
- Identify new business opportunities in vehicle tracking, fleet management, and telematics.
- Build relationships with corporate clients, transport operators, logistics businesses, and fleet owners.
- Set sales targets and monitor team performance.
- Develop strategies for customer retention and revenue growth.
Technical & Customer Service Oversight
- Supervise GPS installation, technical support, maintenance, and service operations.
- Ensure installations and customer requests are completed efficiently.
- Monitor GPS subscription renewals, service performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Coordinate with technical managers and suppliers to maintain service quality.
Leadership & Administration
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate employees.
- Establish departmental KPIs and accountability measures.
- Manage employee performance, discipline, and professional development.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and Tanzanian employment regulations.
- Present monthly financial, operational, and performance reports to ownership.
Required Skills
Skills and Qualification:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting & Finance, or an equivalent accounting-focused qualification — mandatory.
- Minimum 7 years of professional experience, including at least 3 years in a senior management position.
- Proven experience managing business operations, staff, budgets, and financial performance.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, and cash-flow management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, ideally comprising 20 or more employees.
- Experience with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Tally, SAP, or other ERP systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Excellent written and spoken English.
- High standards of professional integrity, accountability, and confidentiality.
- PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- CPA(T), ACCA, CA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Previous experience as a General Manager, Operations Manager, Country Manager, or Finance & Operations Manager.
- Experience in GPS tracking, fleet management, telecommunications, logistics, automotive technology, or IT services.
- Previous employment experience in Tanzania or other East African countries.
- Familiarity with taxation, employment regulations, and commercial business practices.
- Working knowledge of Kiswahili would be an advantage.
Working knowledge of Kiswahili would be an advantage.
SALARY & BENEFITS
- Compensation will depend on qualifications, previous experience, and management capabilities.
- Additional benefits may include:
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Long-term career growth
- Periodic salary and performance reviews
- For International Candidates:
- The following benefits may be considered separately, subject to the employment agreement:
- Work and residence permit sponsorship
- Relocation assistance
- Accommodation or housing allowance
- Medical insurance
- Annual travel assistance
- WHO SHOULD APPLY?
- We encourage applications from experienced professionals who:
- Have independently managed business operations and teams.
- Possess a strong accounting and financial management background.
- Can take responsibility for company profitability and business growth.
- Have previously worked in Tanzania or East Africa, or are willing to relocate to Dar es Salaam.
- Are looking for a long-term leadership opportunity with an established company.
HOW TO APPLY
- Interested candidates should submit:
- Updated CV or résumé.
- Copies or details of educational and professional qualifications.
- Current or most recent employment position.
- Total years of management experience and largest team supervised.
- Current and expected monthly gross salary in USD.
- Notice period and earliest availability.
- Details of any previous employment experience in Tanzania or East Africa.
- Email: [Insert recruitment email address]
- Email Subject: Application – General Manager –
- Application Deadline: Open until a suitable candidate is selected.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- An excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting-qualified business leader to manage and grow an established GPS Tracking & Fleet Management