Transport Officer

Job description

RADIATION PROTECTION AUTHORITY

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Radiation Protection Authority (RPA) is a Regulatory Body under the Ministry of Technology and Science established by the Ionising Radiation Protection Act No. 16 of 2005 and its Amendment Act No. 19 of 2011.  RPA’s mandate is to protect the public, workers and the environment from hazards arising from the use of devices or materials capable of producing Ionising Radiation.

The Authority has a vacancy for the following position:

Transport Officer (1)

Reports To: Senior Human Resources and Administration Officer

Location: Lusaka

Job Objective

To supervise the drivers and manage fleet, in order to facilitate the mobility of officers, materials and equipment.

Key Accountabilities

Manages effectively the Authority’s fleet in order to facilitate maintenance and ensure they are in good working order.
Manages the effective provision of transport in order to facilitate the mobility of staff, materials, and equipment.
Supervises drivers effectively in order to ensure they adhere to safety regulations and standards.
Supervises and undertakes timely preparation of accident reports in order to facilitate decision making.
Attend to day-to-day operational transport requirements by responding to transport requests
Mange the access, usage and accountability of fuel for all Authority vehicles.
Maintain all the necessary records and documentation of all vehicles and vehicle related incidences; accident incident reports, handover forms, fuel requisitions etc.
Undertakes timely development of work plans and implementation of performance appraisal system (APAS) in order to monitor, evaluate and enhance performance
Undertaking any other tasks/assignments as may be delegated by the supervisor

Minimum Vocational/Professional Qualifications

Full Grade Twelve (12) School Certificate with 5 ‘O’ levels with credit or better including Mathematics and English Language.
Diploma in Transport and Logistics Management (CILT) or equivalent.
Degree in Transport and Logistics Management, Business Administration or equivalent is an added advantage.
Paid up Member of Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport.

Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience

Three (3) years’ experience in a similar position.
Minimum Two Years Driving experience with a valid unrestricted driving license

Attributes and Skills

Ability to interpret and apply Road Traffic Regulations issued under the Road Traffic Act No. 11 of 2002. 
Good Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively in English
Good knowledge of office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc
Ability to work with limited supervision and highly organized.
Leadership skills, Negotiation and Analytical skills
Conflict resolution
Confidentiality and Integrity.

Method of Application

Interested individuals should send their applications together with copies of their certificates, detailed curriculum vitae inclusive of three (3) names of traceable referees to the undersigned no later than Tuesday 01st July, 2025. Envelopes should be clearly marked “Application for the position of Transport Officer” for hard copy submissions while the subject in the electronic submissions should clearly indicate the position being applied for as “Transport Officer”. Electronic submissions should be sent as one document to radiation@rpa.gov.zm 

The Executive Director

Radiation Protection Authority

Exploration House, Government Road

P.O Box 50002

Ridgeway

LUSAKA

Please note that ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted.