🏢 Organization & Assignment Overview

Great Abyssinia Group started in the early 1990s as a small domestic coffee roaster with just ten employees and a 10,000 Birr investment. Today, it stands as a major Ethiopian industrial conglomerate. Its engineering wing, ASSEGA Construction PLC, manages massive infrastructure projects, heavy machinery rentals, and hollow concrete block (HCB) manufacturing across the country.

ASSEGA Construction is currently looking for an experienced Senior Equipment Administration Officer to take charge of its heavy equipment fleet. This isn’t just a desk job; it requires hands-on coordination to deploy excavators, loaders, and transport vehicles across various construction sites and rental clients. You will work directly with the Maintenance, Operations, and Procurement departments to minimize equipment downtime, handle statutory licensing, and keep precise utilization records to protect the company’s assets.

📊 Programmatic Assignment Data

Organization	Great Abyssinia Group (ASSEGA Construction PLC)
Role Title	Senior Equipment Administration Officer
Job Category	Logistics / Fleet Management / Engineering
Employment Type	Full Time
Duty Station	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Required Experience	Minimum 5 Years
Submission Email	corporate-hr@greatabyssinia.com
Application Deadline	Rolling Basis (Apply ASAP)

📋 Official Responsibilities (ToR)

As the central focal point for machinery operations, your day-to-day duties will involve:

Fleet Administration & Asset Control

Maintain an accurate, centralized database of all machinery, including serial numbers, current locations, and ownership documents.
Conduct physical asset verification periodically to reconcile the actual equipment on the ground with the fixed asset records.
Track expiry dates for insurance, annual inspections, and operating licenses, ensuring all statutory renewals are completed on time.

Deployment & Rental Operations

Dispatch heavy equipment to internal construction sites, the HCB production plant, or external rental clients based on daily priority schedules.
Track idle machinery and calculate utilization rates to help the company maximize its return on investment.
Manage the dispatch schedules and return records for rental contracts to ensure the Finance department can bill clients accurately and on time.

Maintenance & Performance Tracking

Align with the Maintenance team to schedule preventive servicing without causing major disruptions to ongoing construction projects.
Monitor fuel consumption, operating hours, and frequent breakdown patterns to identify underperforming assets.
Coordinate with the Procurement division to ensure fast-moving spare parts and consumables are always in stock.

🎓 Qualifications & Core Requirements

Education & Technical Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration.
Experience Requirement: You must have a minimum of 5 years of practical experience specifically dealing with equipment administration, fleet management, or heavy machinery logistics.
Industry Background: Direct work experience at a construction firm, machinery rental business, or heavy industrial plant is highly preferred.

Technical Skills: You need to be very comfortable using Microsoft Excel for tracking, and prior experience with ERP or fleet management software is a major plus.
Certifications: Holding a professional certification in Asset Management or Fleet Management will put you ahead of other candidates.

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📝 Application Instructions

If you meet the requirements, combine your Application Letter and CV into a single PDF document and send it to the Great Abyssinia Group HR department using the email link below.

🚀 Apply via Email Here

Important Submission Rules & Safety Warning:

Subject Line: You must clearly write “Application: Senior Equipment Administration Officer” in the subject line of your email so HR can filter it correctly.
Because of the high number of applicants, the company will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview.

Safety Warning: Great Abyssinia Group and ZemenJobs will never ask for payment, a “processing fee”, or a commission during the hiring process.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Senior Equipment Administration Officer do at ASSEGA Construction?

The officer manages the entire lifecycle of the company’s heavy machinery fleet. This includes dispatching equipment to construction sites, tracking fuel and operating hours, coordinating maintenance to prevent breakdowns, and ensuring all vehicle insurance and licenses are up to date.

What degree is required for this fleet management role?

Applicants need a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Logistics & Supply Chain Management, or Business Administration, paired with at least 5 years of relevant hands-on experience.

How do I apply for Great Abyssinia Group vacancies?

You must combine your cover letter and CV into a single PDF file and email it directly to corporate-hr@greatabyssinia.com. Always ensure you put the exact job title in the email subject line.

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