Puma Energy is seeking a dedicated Regional Transport HSSE Specialist to lead health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) governance across its transport and third-party contractor operations in Africa. Based in Lusaka, Zambia, this role is pivotal in managing high-risk transport activities and fostering a robust safety culture aligned with Puma Energy’s global HSSE vision and regional strategy.

As the Regional HSSE Transport & Supplier Lead, you will be responsible for standardizing and assuring HSSE practices across Puma Energy’s road transport networks, marine and pipeline interfaces, and high-risk suppliers. Your expertise will guide country and regional leaders in mitigating critical risks and enhancing safety performance throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Transport & Supplier HSSE Governance: Develop and enforce a unified Road Transport HSSE Management System covering journey management, route risk assessments, night driving controls, driver fatigue management, and In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS).
• Supplier & Contractor Qualification: Manage HSSE pre-qualification frameworks and oversee contractor and supplier evaluations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory HSSE standards.
• Compliance and Auditing: Lead annual HSSE audits, establish vehicle inspection standards for bulk fuel tankers, and monitor regulatory compliance across operating countries.
• Incident Investigation and Analytics: Support investigations of serious incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and track HSSE KPIs to promote continuous risk reduction.
• Capability Development: Define mandatory HSSE training programs and organize regional supplier HSSE conferences to strengthen safety culture and supplier alignment.
• Contract and Commercial Governance: Integrate HSSE KPIs and performance standards into contracts and implement consequence management frameworks to ensure accountability.
• Reporting and Stakeholder Engagement: Consolidate and report HSSE performance data monthly and provide strategic insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics, or Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical). Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or MSc in Supply Chain Risk or International Logistics are highly desirable.
• Certifications: Certification as a Lead Auditor or Implementer in Road Transport Safety Management Systems (ISO 39001). Dangerous Goods / ADR certification is an advantage.
• Professional Experience: 10–12 years in supply chain, logistics, or HSSE operations, including at least 6 years in downstream hydrocarbon logistics and bulk fuel storage terminals.
• Management Experience: Minimum 5 years managing third-party logistics providers and contractors across multiple African countries, with proven ability to embed HSSE requirements into commercial contracts and supplier frameworks.

Core Competencies

• In-depth knowledge of road transport HSSE regulations, ISO 39001, and ADR/hazardous materials standards.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HSSE management platforms such as Intelex, ChemWatch, and IVMS.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influence in diverse, multi-country environments.
• High cultural agility and capability to operate effectively across varied African regulatory and operational contexts.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Africa region.

Additional Information

Company Puma Energy

Location Lusaka, Zambia

Employment Type Full Time

Job Category Transport & Logistics

• Develop and enforce a unified Road Transport HSSE Management System covering journey management, route risk assessments, night driving controls, driver fatigue management, and In-Vehicle Monitoring Systems (IVMS).
• Manage HSSE pre-qualification frameworks and oversee contractor and supplier evaluations to ensure compliance with company and regulatory HSSE standards.
• Lead annual HSSE audits, establish vehicle inspection standards for bulk fuel tankers, and monitor regulatory compliance across operating countries.
• Support investigations of serious incidents, conduct root cause analyses, and track HSSE KPIs to promote continuous risk reduction.
• Define mandatory HSSE training programs and organize regional supplier HSSE conferences to strengthen safety culture and supplier alignment.
• Integrate HSSE KPIs and performance standards into contracts and implement consequence management frameworks to ensure accountability.
• Consolidate and report HSSE performance data monthly and provide strategic insights to leadership for informed decision-making.

• In-depth knowledge of road transport HSSE regulations, ISO 39001, and ADR/hazardous materials standards.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using HSSE management platforms such as Intelex, ChemWatch, and IVMS.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influence in diverse, multi-country environments.
• High cultural agility and capability to operate effectively across varied African regulatory and operational contexts.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the Africa region.

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics, or Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, or Chemical).
• Postgraduate qualifications such as an MBA or MSc in Supply Chain Risk or International Logistics are highly desirable.
• Certification as a Lead Auditor or Implementer in Road Transport Safety Management Systems (ISO 39001).
• Dangerous Goods / ADR certification is an advantage.
• 10–12 years in supply chain, logistics, or HSSE operations, including at least 6 years in downstream hydrocarbon logistics and bulk fuel storage terminals.
• Minimum 5 years managing third-party logistics providers and contractors across multiple African countries, with proven ability to embed HSSE requirements into commercial contracts and supplier frameworks.