Fleet Operations Officer

Huachen International Supply Chain Limited seeks a Fleet Operations Officer to join our team in the Fleet Operations Department.

POSITION: Fleet Operations Officer (X1)

DEPARTMENT: Fleet Operations Department

LOCATION: Ndola, Sakania

JOB PURPOSE

The overall purpose of the role is to assist in supervising and monitoring driver testing, driver activities, and driver performance.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Driver Activities Supervision: Assist in supervising driver activities and serve as the main point of contact for drivers to address driver concerns and issues.

2. Driver Skills Management: Organise and oversee practical driving assessments to evaluate driver skills and performance. Provide guidance and enforce discipline when necessary. Conduct pre-trip briefings and clearly outline company procedures and policies, and resolve driver-related operational issues and concerns.

3. Safety and Compliance: Organise safety training sessions, conduct pre-trip safety training, establish and enforce safe driving protocols to prevent road accidents by monitoring driver behaviour and driving skills such as speed, harsh braking and fatigue. Follow up on accident and incident investigations to ensure reports are prepared in a timely manner.

4. Fleet and Document Control: Ensure drivers and trucks are roadworthy and fully compliant with all road regulations locally and across the region by ensuring driver and truck documents such as driving licence, passport, permits, insurance, road tax and all necessary documents are valid.

5. Fleet Oversight: Inspect trucks to ensure they are mechanically sound and compliant with all relevant regulatory requirements before dispatch. Report any malfunctions and assist with day-to-day fleet and driver management.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Transport & Logistics Management, Supply Chain, Business Administration or any relevant field.
2. At least two (02) years of hands-on experience managing cross-border drivers.
3. Class CE Driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
4. Must be a resident in Ndola, or willing to relocate.

OTHER PREFERENCES

Communication Skills:

• Strong communication skills with drivers, operations team, and management.
• Ability to coordinate with tracking officers and dispatch teams.
• Good report writing and communication skills.

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of GPS tracking systems (Tramigo, iFleet, and Track & Trace).
• Ability to analyze trip reports, speed reports, and fuel usage.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Excel and Word.

NOTE. All interviews shall be conducted in-person at our Sakania Office in Ndola. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Interested candidates should send cover letters, qualifications and CVs with at least three (3) traceable references as a single PDF document to hr2@huachen-zam.com. Indicate the position for the job applied for in the subject line of your email.

How to Apply

Apply by emailing: hr2@huachen-zam.com