Company Overview

Transgambia Bridge Company Ltd (TBC Ltd) is a special purpose vehicle established to manage and operate the Senegambia Bridge under a concession agreement as part of Africa50’s Asset Recycling Programme. With a strong commitment to operational excellence, sustainability, and impactful infrastructure management, TBC Ltd seeks to continue enhancing transport connectivity and economic development in The Gambia and ECOWAS region.

Job Summary

The Traffic Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient and continuous flow of traffic across the Senegambia Bridge and its access roads. He/she supervises and coordinates the activities of the Traffic Control Room operators and the Patrollers, manages incident response and traffic control operations, and ensures compliance with TBC’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Health & Safety standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Traffic Operations Management:

Ensure 24/7 safe and smooth traffic flow across the bridge and access roads.
Supervise the Traffic Control Room operations, ensuring constant monitoring of traffic conditions, CCTV systems, and communication with field teams.
Oversee the Patroller teams responsible for field surveillance, first response to incidents, debris removal, and temporary signage deployment.
Coordinate the implementation of Traffic Management Plans, Incident Management Plans, and Emergency Response Procedures.
Ensure appropriate coordination with the GPF, Fire Brigade, Ambulance, NRA, and other emergency stakeholders.
Lead and participate in regular drills and simulations for emergency preparedness.

Incident and Emergency Response

Guarantee prompt and effective response to any incident impacting traffic flow or user safety.
Supervise the recording, reporting, and investigation of all traffic-related incidents.
Ensure proper communication between Control Room, field teams, and management.
Review and validate incident and patrol reports; propose corrective and preventive actions.

Data, Reporting & Systems

Oversee daily logging of incidents, interventions, and traffic statistics.
Analyze and report traffic trends and key performance indicators (KPIs) to management.
Contribute to the preparation of monthly and annual reports related to traffic operations.
Ensure proper use and maintenance of ITS and monitoring equipment (CCTV, counting loops, etc.).

Team Management & Training

Supervise and motivate Patrollers and Traffic Control Room Operators, ensuring strong coordination between both units.
Identify training needs and ensure continuous capacity building of the traffic teams (incident response, communication, road safety).
Plan and manage staff shifts to ensure 24/7 operational coverage.
Enforce discipline, punctuality, and adherence to procedures across the team.

Safety and Coordination

Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager to guarantee safe operations and compliance with O&M safety procedures.
Liaise with maintenance and tolling teams to ensure planned works are coordinated without disrupting traffic.
Ensure proper signage, lane closure procedures, and communication with users during maintenance or emergency operations.

Working Environment

Combination of office-based Control Room supervision and on-field interventions.

Availability required on a shift or on-call basis, including weekends and public holidays.

Measures of Performance

Timely and effective incident response with minimal traffic disruption.
Compliance with operational procedures and reporting accuracy.
Smooth coordination between Control Room and Patroller teams.
Consistency and reliability of traffic monitoring systems.
Quality and punctuality of reports and statistics.

Skills Required / Qualifications

Strong understanding of traffic control, emergency response, and safety procedures.
Proven leadership and decision-making abilities under pressure.
Excellent communication and coordination skills with field teams and external stakeholders.
Proficiency in computer-based monitoring systems (CCTV, databases, reporting tools).
Formal managerial training and/or qualifications will be well regarded.
Significant managerial experience and track record as a highly-motivated self-starter managing service delivery in a demanding rapid response environment such as emergency services or similar.
Sensitivity to security aspects with a good sense of service.
Fluently English spoken and written.
Demonstrable leadership and ability to work under pressure.
Ability to recommend, implement and maintain best practice managerial and administrative standards in areas such as operations and services management.
High level of organizational ability and communication skills with capacity to handle a wide variety of contacts with diplomacy, tact and commercial acumen.
High level, professional oral & written presentation skills.
Well-developed skills and proficiency in networked computer operations, as well as PC based word processing and spreadsheets.

Candidate Profile

Sex Male / Female

Age Range 30 to 40 Years Old

Education College Degree

Work Experience 5 Years of supervisory position with a Safety/Security experience (fireman, military background, etc.)

Skills & Abilities Able to manage teams in a highly constrained environment (road safety, security at toll plaza, high quality service for motorists)

Personal Characteristics Leadership, punctual and hardworking.

Kindly send all applications to the following email: apply@gamjobs.com

Application deadline: October 24, 2025.

• Company: Transgambia Bridge Company Ltd (TBC Ltd) • Location: Farafenni, The Gambia • Type: full-time