Huachen International Supply Chain Limited is currently seeking to employ a Fuel Tanker Driver Supervisor in the Fuel Tanker Fleet Department to join our growing team.
POSITION: Fuel Tanker Driver Supervisor (X1)
LOCATION: Ndola
DEPARTMENT: Fuel Tanker Fleet
JOB PURPOSE
The primary objective of this position is to oversee Driver activity on a daily basis, monitor performance and inspect both drivers and trucks to ensure they are in good working condition and compliant with regulations.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Driver Daily Management
- Establish and implement driver management systems, and supervise drivers’ compliance with company regulations, traffic laws, and safety operating standards.
- Investigate and penalize violations to ensure strict fleet discipline.
- Responsible for driver attendance, shift scheduling, leave approval, and substitute arrangements Training and Education
- Organize safety training and warning sessions whenever drivers return to base.
- Conduct regular training on traffic regulations, professional ethics, fuel theft prevention, and accident prevention.
- Review accident cases to enhance drivers’ safety awareness and sense of responsibility.
- Recruitment and Evaluation
- Recruit, screen, interview, and hire new drivers.
- Conduct driving tests, road evaluations, and background checks (including home visits) for new drivers.
- Establish a driver performance appraisal system, regularly evaluate performance, and propose rewards and penalties.
- Accident and Violation Handling
- Investigate vehicle accidents within the fleet, analyze causes, identify responsibilities, and handle them accordingly.
- Follow up on accident aftermath, and coordinate with insurance companies, police, and relevant authorities for resolution.
14. Establish accident and violation records, and develop corrective measures.
Safety and Compliance
- Verify that drivers hold valid driving licenses and required certifications.
- Ensure drivers comply with company policies and Energy Regulation Board (ERB) legal requirements.
- Supervise drivers’ adherence to anti-fuel-theft, anti-smuggling, and cargo compliance procedures.
- Communication and Coordination
- Act as a bridge between drivers and management, ensuring timely communication of company policies and directives.
- Address reasonable driver concerns and maintain fleet stability.
- Coordinate with the maintenance department and operations dispatch to ensure smooth vehicle operations.
Other Management Tasks (Optional)
- Supervise drivers’ appearance, service attitude, and customer conduct.
- Conduct regular home visits to drivers to build strong communication and reduce turnover.
- Participate in formulating and improving fleet management policies and driver manuals.
- Assist finance in reviewing drivers’ travel allowances, subsidies, and penalty records.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum Diploma in Transport and Logistics or related field.
- Ndola and Copperbelt residents are preferred.
- Hold a valid heavy-duty vehicle driver’s license and be familiar with fuel tanker transportation.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in fleet management or driver supervision, with strong knowledge of the long-haul transport industry (experience with fuel tankers preferred).
- Familiar with transportation laws, road conditions, and industry regulations in Zambia and neighbouring countries (Tanzania and the DRC).
- Strong discipline, fairness, and execution ability, with the capacity to enforce strict management of staff.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and team management skills.
- Proven experience in accident handling and emergency response.
- Honest, reliable, with good character and no record of poor driving or criminal offences.
- Health and safety certificates are an added advantage.
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.
