Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

Job description

CHEVALIER HAULAGE LTD — VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: HSE OFFICER 🚛⛑️

Company: Chevalier Haulage Ltd
Position: Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer
Location: Heavy Industrial Area, Kitwe, Copperbelt Province, Zambia
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Chevalier Haulage Ltd:

Chevalier Haulage Ltd is a fast-growing Zambian haulage company operating a fleet of trucks on local and cross-border routes. We are hiring a qualified and energetic Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to oversee all safety and environmental operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Implement and strictly enforce Company HSE Policy in line with the Zambian Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Act 2010.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks, safety briefings, and comprehensive safety inductions for drivers and workshop technical staff.
• Perform route risk assessments for local and long-distance cross-border routes, as well as cargo loading and offloading operations.
• Carry out daily fleet safety inspections (checking fire extinguishers, first aid kits, reflective tape, tyres, brakes, breakdown triangles, and driver PPE).
• Investigate all road traffic accidents, yard incidents, near-misses, and unsafe acts, producing detailed root-cause investigation reports.
• Ensure full compliance with Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) regulations and road transport statutory guidelines.
• Manage driver random alcohol/drug testing, fatigue management monitoring, and driver defensive training programmes.
• Maintain SHE files, incident registers, monthly HSE statistics, and documentation for internal/external safety audits.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ practical experience in Haulage / Transport & Logistics — MANDATORY.
• Sound knowledge of the Zambian OHS Act 2010, RTSA Regulations, and ISO 45001 standards.
• Certifications in First Aid, Fire Safety, and Defensive Driving will be an added advantage.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Sober minded, highly disciplined, firm, and capable of enforcing safety compliance without compromise.
• Valid driver’s license is an added advantage.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the mandatory requirements should submit their application letter and CV using the channels below:

📩 Email: n.odimba@chevalierhaulage.com
📌 Email Subject: HSE OFFICER - KITWE

📱 Phone / WhatsApp: +260 571 457 615
📍 Physical Address: Chevalier Haulage Ltd, Heavy Industrial Area, Kitwe, Zambia.

📅 CLOSING DATE: 30th October 2026

* Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.