Transport Associate

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Transport Associate for our schools in Eldoret Campus willing and ready to start in January 2027.

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that are developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.

Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
ABOUT NOVA PIONEER
Imagine a world in which every young person across Africa attends a school that truly sets them up for success in the 21st century. A school that cares about individual students and allows them to explore the world around them. A school that focuses more on developing skills than on memorizing content. At Nova Pioneer, we have done more than just imagine this future, we are bringing it to life. Nova Pioneer is a pan-African, independent network of schools offering high quality, accessible education from pre-primary through secondary school. Nova Pioneer uses a unique, inquiry-based learning approach that encourages students to ask “why” instead of telling them the “what”. It allows them to form their own thinking through exploration, investigation, and collaboration. Nova Pioneer currently has 16 schools in South Africa and Kenya with a vision to launch 100 schools and reach tens of thousands of students across the African continent in the next decade. To learn more visitwww.novapioneer.com.

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Transport Associate shall be responsible for school-specific Transport Services operations such as oversight of the Nova Pioneer School bus program, teammate orientation and training.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport Associate shall ensure all school-related Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are met with respect to safety, cost management, compliance, record keeping, maintenance, feedback collection and action plan execution for effective service delivery to students, parents and Nova Pioneer teammates.

Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Collect and maintain transport services data, including but not limited to;
  • Students' pick up and drop off timing (bus travel times). Keep logs pertaining to the daily total distance and timings travelled by the fleet.
  • Maintain accurate bus route maps
  • Maintain and update student lists and a summary of changes that may occur.
  • Keep a record of feedback from parents and the school academic team, and the corresponding action plans.
  • Prepare fuel consumption, re-fuelling records, maintenance, and mileage reports for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual submission.
  • Communicate this information to all impacted parties.
  • Update all data gathering tools daily and prepare any specific reports as may be required.
  • Using the data collected, suggest practices that work towards the improvement of efficiencies, including the reduction of all unit costs of operations.
• Conduct Transport Services teammate onboarding, training, and evaluation.
• Live, participate, and lead the Nova Pioneer culture both within the service line and the organisation as a whole.
• Playbook procedures and other best practices relevant to the Transport service line. Consistently raise awareness amongst teammates and others concerned about these procedures.
• Promote safe work practices as prescribed by all procedures, relevant policies and compliance standards.
• Develop clear rosters that ensure drivers and bus assistants are engaged productively, including supporting any requested academic support initiatives and activities.

ABOUT YOU

Skills and Qualifications required:

• Minimum Diploma in Transport/Logistics Management or its equivalent.
• A valid driver’s license is required (minimum D1). PSV license will be an added advantage.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Not more than 6 months)
• At least 2 years of progressive experience responsible for transport operations management or related area.
• Ability to diagnose vehicle mechanical faults and offer solutions.
• Good knowledge of Kenyan traffic rules and regulations.
• You have diverse knowledge of estates and roads which is essential
• Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong communication skills.
• Open and receptive to feedback and improvement
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
• Must be resourceful and able to find solutions to problems first.
• Excellent inventory management skills.
• You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehouse of feedback
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and are able to build relationships with stakeholders
• You are flexible and open to change - you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
• You are a problem solver - you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
• You have a desire to further develop your leadership skills and apply them to transform the lives of African youth

HOW TO APPLY

Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!

To apply, please complete the form on the right-hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.

Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, you are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.

All applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of next steps. There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:

• Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
• Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. Teachers participate in a half-day selection day at one of our campuses as well as deliver a lesson to a class.
• In-person interviews: at this point you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.
• Final interview: you’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.

WORKING AT NOVA PIONEER

Nova Pioneer is a place where our people experience tremendous growth, fast! We invest heavily in the growth of our people because it leads to greater mastery in both us and our students. “Novaneers” work harder and work longer hours than most schools but as a result, the growth they experience is extraordinary. We offer consistent and ongoing personal development and provide clear career pathways that ensure that our people are always achieving their personal and professional best. Nova Pioneer has a highly energetic, entrepreneurial environment where our people get to bring their creative and innovative ideas to life. We look for people who are flexible and who are able to adapt and respond quickly to adversity with a positive, can-do attitude (there are no problems, only solutions!). We welcome challenges and roll with the punches because it makes us, and our students, better. There is no problem too big for us! We bring infectious energy and enthusiasm to everything we do because joy fuels our work and learning. Read more about our culture principleshere.

Nova Pioneer will never request an application fee from candidates. If you are contacted with a request to pay a fee from someone claiming to be a Nova Pioneer Talent or Recruitment representative, please do not pay them and report it to us immediately on [email protected] or [email protected].