Vacancy title:
Driver Supervisor

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Transportation & Logistics]

Jobs at:
Huachen International Supply Chain limited

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 21 2025

Duty Station:
Zambia | Lusaka | Zambia

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Huachen International Supply Chain Limited is currently seeking to employ a Driver Supervisor to join our growing team.

POSITION: Driver Supervisor (X1)

LOCATION: Ndola

DEPARTMENT: Tanker Fleet

JOB PURPOSE

The primary objective of this position is to oversee Driver activity on daily basis, monitor performance and inspect both drivers and trucks to ensure they are in good working condition

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Driver Daily Management

1. Establish and implement driver management systems, and supervise drivers’ compliance with company regulations, traffic laws, and safety operating standards.
2. Investigate and penalize violations to ensure strict fleet discipline.
3. Responsible for driver attendance, shift scheduling, leave approval, and substitute arrangements Training and Education
4. Organize safety training and warning sessions whenever drivers return to base.
5. Conduct regular training on traffic regulations, professional ethics, fuel theft prevention, and accident prevention.
6. Review accident cases to enhance drivers’ safety awareness and sense of responsibility.
7. Recruitment and Evaluation
8. Recruit, screen, interview, and hire new drivers.
9. Conduct driving tests, road evaluations, and background checks (including home visits) for new drivers.
10. Establish a driver performance appraisal system, regularly evaluate performance, and propose rewards and penalties.
11. Accident and Violation Handling
12. Investigate vehicle accidents within the fleet, analyze causes, identify responsibilities, and handle accordingly.
13. 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

1. Verify that drivers hold valid driving licenses and required certifications.
2. Ensure drivers comply with company policies and Energy Regulation Board (ERB) legal requirements.
3. Supervise drivers’ adherence to anti-fuel-theft, anti-smuggling, and cargo compliance procedures.
4. Communication and Coordination
5. Act as a bridge between drivers and management, ensuring timely communication of company policies and directives.
6. Address reasonable driver concerns and maintain fleet stability.
7. Coordinate with the maintenance department and operations dispatch to ensure smooth vehicle operations.

Other Management Tasks (Optional)

1. Supervise drivers’ appearance, service attitude, and customer conduct.
2. Conduct regular home visits to drivers to build strong communication and reduce turnover.
3. Participate in formulating and improving fleet management policies and driver manuals.
4. Assist finance in reviewing drivers’ travel allowances, subsidies, and penalty records.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum Diploma in Transport and Logistics or related field.
2. Hold a valid heavy-duty vehicle driver’s license and be familiar with fuel tanker transportation.
3. 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).
4. Familiar with transportation laws, road conditions, and industry regulations in Zambia and neighbouring countries (Tanzania and the DRC).
5. Strong discipline, fairness, and execution ability, with the capacity to enforce strict management of staff.
6. Excellent communication, coordination, and team management skills.
7. Proven experience in accident handling and emergency response.
8. Honest, reliable, with good character and no record of poor driving or criminal offences.
9. Health and safety certificates are an added advantage.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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