Zulien@25 HR Consulting Company Limited is a Zambian human resource and management consulting firm based in Solwezi, North-Western Province. The company provides professional HR solutions, including recruitment and selection, workforce outsourcing, HR advisory, labour relations and compliance, employment contracts and policy development, payroll support, training and development, expatriate services, and disciplinary case management. We partner with businesses across various industries to attract and retain talent, strengthen workforce performance, promote legal compliance, and improve organizational efficiency through practical, reliable, and cost-effective HR solutions.

Zulien@25 HR Consultants invites applications from qualified, experienced, disciplined, and safety-conscious individuals for the position of Cross-Border Truck Drivers on behalf of our client. The successful candidates will be responsible for transporting goods across Zambia's borders and to designated regional destinations while ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient delivery of cargo in compliance with road traffic regulations, customs procedures, and company policies.

POSITION DETAILS

Position: Cross-Border Truck Driver x20

Duty Station: Zambia, with cross-border travel to designated regional destinations

Employment Type: Full-time

Minimum Experience: 3 years of cross-border transportation experience

Age Requirement: 25–50 years

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• A Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Must be between 25 and 50 years old.
• At least three (3) years of verifiable experience in cross-border truck driving and transportation.
• A valid Zambian driver's licence with the appropriate heavy-vehicle class and a valid Professional Driving Permit (PRDP), including Category G where applicable to the vehicle and current licensing requirements.
• A valid passport with sufficient validity and blank pages for the intended cross-border journeys.
• A valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate/book, meeting the requirements of the destination and transit countries.
• A valid and recent Police Clearance Certificate.
• A recent medical fitness certificate confirming the applicant is fit to perform heavy-vehicle and long-distance driving duties.
• A valid and relevant Hazchem and/or BELSAM certificate where required by the cargo, client, or applicable regulations. Applicants must indicate the type of certification held.
• A satisfactory driving history, with no serious or unresolved road traffic offences that would make the applicant unsuitable for the position.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following will be considered an added advantage:

• Experience driving articulated trucks, horse-and-trailer combinations, super-link trucks, flatbeds, tankers, or other heavy commercial vehicles.
• Practical knowledge of cross-border routes and border procedures within the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
• Familiarity with customs documentation, cargo manifests, delivery notes, consignment notes, permits, and border clearance procedures.
• Knowledge of road traffic laws and commercial transport regulations in Zambia and destination countries.
• Training or certification in defensive driving, road safety, and accident prevention.
• Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of cargo securing, load distribution, and vehicle weight limits.
• Ability to use GPS navigation, route-planning tools, and electronic driver or fleet reporting systems.
• Experience handling cargo tracking, fuel records, trip sheets, and delivery documentation.
• Good communication skills in English; knowledge of relevant regional languages is an advantage.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and remain professional during extended trips.
• Previous experience working for a reputable transport, logistics, mining, construction, or supply-chain company.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidates will be expected to:

• Transport and deliver cargo safely and on time to designated destinations within Zambia and across international borders.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify mechanical defects and safety concerns.
• Ensure that the truck, trailer, tyres, lights, brakes, coupling systems, and other critical components are in good working condition before departure.
• Verify cargo quantities, loading arrangements, load security, seals, and accompanying transport documents before commencing each journey.
• Ensure that all required documents, including vehicle registration, insurance, roadworthiness documentation, permits, customs paperwork, and cargo documents, are available and valid for each trip.
• Follow all border entry and exit procedures, customs requirements, and immigration regulations in Zambia and transit or destination countries.
• Comply with speed limits, driving-hour requirements, rest periods, weight restrictions, and all applicable road traffic laws.
• Maintain accurate trip sheets, fuel consumption records, mileage logs, delivery notes, and other fleet documentation.
• Communicate regularly with dispatchers, fleet managers, supervisors, and clients regarding trip progress, delays, border clearance, and delivery status.
• Report accidents, breakdowns, cargo damage, theft, security threats, and other incidents immediately through the prescribed reporting channels.
• Protect company vehicles, cargo, fuel, equipment, and other assigned assets against loss, misuse, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Observe occupational health and safety requirements, company policies, and applicable environmental and road safety standards.
• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with customers, customs officers, border officials, law enforcement officers, and members of the public.
• Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to cross-border transportation as assigned by management.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES

Applicants must demonstrate:

• High levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability.
• Strong commitment to road safety and defensive driving.
• Reliability, punctuality, discipline, and attention to detail.
• Good judgement and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to manage fatigue and adhere to prescribed rest periods.
• Respect for company property, customer cargo, and confidential information.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel for extended periods and work flexible schedules as operationally required.

• Transport and deliver cargo safely and on time to designated destinations within Zambia and across international borders.
• Conduct pre-trip, en-route, and post-trip vehicle inspections to identify mechanical defects and safety concerns.
• Ensure that the truck, trailer, tyres, lights, brakes, coupling systems, and other critical components are in good working condition before departure.
• Verify cargo quantities, loading arrangements, load security, seals, and accompanying transport documents before commencing each journey.
• Ensure that all required documents, including vehicle registration, insurance, roadworthiness documentation, permits, customs paperwork, and cargo documents, are available and valid for each trip.
• Follow all border entry and exit procedures, customs requirements, and immigration regulations in Zambia and transit or destination countries.
• Comply with speed limits, driving-hour requirements, rest periods, weight restrictions, and all applicable road traffic laws.
• Maintain accurate trip sheets, fuel consumption records, mileage logs, delivery notes, and other fleet documentation.
• Communicate regularly with dispatchers, fleet managers, supervisors, and clients regarding trip progress, delays, border clearance, and delivery status.
• Report accidents, breakdowns, cargo damage, theft, security threats, and other incidents immediately through the prescribed reporting channels.
• Protect company vehicles, cargo, fuel, equipment, and other assigned assets against loss, misuse, damage, or unauthorized access.
• Observe occupational health and safety requirements, company policies, and applicable environmental and road safety standards.
• Maintain professional conduct when interacting with customers, customs officers, border officials, law enforcement officers, and members of the public.
• Avoid driving under the influence of alcohol or prohibited substances and comply with applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties related to cross-border transportation as assigned by management.

• Valid Zambian driver's licence with appropriate heavy-vehicle class
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PRDP), including Category G where applicable
• Valid passport
• Valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate/book
• Valid and recent Police Clearance Certificate
• Recent medical fitness certificate
• Valid and relevant Hazchem and/or BELSAM certificate
• Satisfactory driving history
• Experience driving articulated trucks, horse-and-trailer combinations, super-link trucks, flatbeds, tankers, or other heavy commercial vehicles (preferred)
• Practical knowledge of cross-border routes and border procedures within the SADC region (preferred)
• Familiarity with customs documentation, cargo manifests, delivery notes, consignment notes, permits, and border clearance procedures (preferred)
• Knowledge of road traffic laws and commercial transport regulations in Zambia and destination countries (preferred)
• Training or certification in defensive driving, road safety, and accident prevention (preferred)
• Basic vehicle maintenance and mechanical troubleshooting skills (preferred)
• Knowledge of cargo securing, load distribution, and vehicle weight limits (preferred)
• Ability to use GPS navigation, route-planning tools, and electronic driver or fleet reporting systems (preferred)
• Experience handling cargo tracking, fuel records, trip sheets, and delivery documentation (preferred)
• Good communication skills in English
• Knowledge of relevant regional languages (advantage)
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and remain professional during extended trips (preferred)
• Previous experience working for a reputable transport, logistics, mining, construction, or supply-chain company (preferred)
• High levels of integrity, honesty, and accountability
• Strong commitment to road safety and defensive driving
• Reliability, punctuality, discipline, and attention to detail
• Good judgement and decision-making under pressure
• Ability to manage fatigue and adhere to prescribed rest periods
• Respect for company property, customer cargo, and confidential information
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to travel for extended periods and work flexible schedules

• Grade 12 School Certificate
• Between 25 and 50 years old
• At least three (3) years of verifiable experience in cross-border truck driving and transportation
• Valid Zambian driver's licence with the appropriate heavy-vehicle class
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PRDP), including Category G where applicable
• Valid passport with sufficient validity and blank pages
• Valid Yellow Fever vaccination certificate/book
• Valid and recent Police Clearance Certificate
• Recent medical fitness certificate
• Valid and relevant Hazchem and/or BELSAM certificate where required
• Satisfactory driving history, with no serious or unresolved road traffic offences