QHSE OFFICER M/F

	QHSE OFFICER M/F

General informations

Africa Global Logistics Namibia offers of logistics solutions in all sectors of activities that govern economic life in this country. For 14 years, through our multimodal logistics solutions (clearing and forwarding, transport, warehousing, vessel agency & husbandry)) we have been modifying our know-how in the service of socio-economic development in “name of the country”. Thanks to the synergy of our means, we take an active part in major development projects in the African “region”. Thanks to investments in equipment and innovations, our teams are committed to offering tailor-made logistics solutions that meet the specific needs of our customers.

Job description

Mission Description                      

Job Purpose:
To strengthen the QHSE and regulatory performance of AGL Namibia's road-transport operations through systematic identification of transport risks, verification of critical operational controls, analysis of transport incidents and performance trends, and facilitation of effective preventive and corrective interventions.

Job Function:
Transport Safety and Journey Management:
• Conduct risk-based assurance of domestic and cross-border journey management, including route risk assessments, trip authorisations, approved routes, planned stops and high-risk journey controls.
• Verify the effectiveness of controls addressing driver fatigue, extended driving hours, night operations, adverse weather, remote roads, wildlife, livestock and other journey-related hazards.
• Monitor journey compliance, including route deviations, high-risk cargo movements, cross-border permits, regulatory requirements and emergency communication arrangements.
• Analyse journey-related incidents, deviations and emerging risk trends, collaborating with the Control Room and Transport Management to identify weaknesses, escalate critical risks and recommend corrective and preventive actions.

Driver Risk Management:
• Verify driver competency and fitness-for-duty requirements, including valid licences, permits, medical fitness, induction, task-specific training, and alcohol and drug controls.
• Monitor driver behaviour and safety performance, focusing on fatigue, speeding, seat-belt compliance, mobile-phone use, distraction and other high-risk driving practices.
• Analyse driver-related incidents, behavioural trends and operational pressures to identify competency gaps, systemic risks and opportunities for targeted coaching, defensive-driving training and corrective interventions.
• Engage drivers and collaborate with Transport Management and HR to address QHSE concerns, assess the effectiveness of interventions and recommend improvements, while retaining operational accountability for driver deployment, supervision, discipline and scheduling with the responsible functions.

Fleet and Vehicle Safety Assurance:
• Verify the effectiveness of vehicle and trailer pre-use inspections, roadworthiness and defect-management systems, including safety-critical components, defect escalation and withdrawal of unsafe vehicles from service.
• Conduct risk-based assurance of fleet QHSE controls, not limited to tyres, brakes, steering, coupling systems, trailer movements, container locking, load securing, vehicle mass, axle loads and dimensional compliance.
• Review preventive-maintenance compliance, recurring mechanical failures and breakdown trends, while verifying workshop QHSE controls relating to maintenance.
• Collaborate with Fleet/Workshop and Transport Management to identify control weaknesses, escalate QHSE critical defects and recommend targeted inspections, engineering improvements and corrective actions.

 

Profile

Contractor and Subcontractor Transport Safety:
• Support the development and implementation of minimum QHSE standards for subcontracted transporters, including risk-based prequalification, onboarding and performance monitoring.
• Verify the effectiveness of traffic-management controls, not limited to vehicle–pedestrian segregation, reversing arrangements, speed limits, signage, lighting, parking, designated routes and restricted areas.
• Assess safety controls for container movements, trailer handling, loading/unloading, load securing and truck–forklift interactions, including driver waiting areas and pedestrian exclusion zones.
• Collaborate with Operations, customers, contractors and port operators to identify interface risks, analyse transport-related incidents, recommend practical improvements and verify corrective-action effectiveness.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
• Develop, review and verify transport emergency-response plans for collisions, rollovers, fires, spills, breakdowns and security incidents, including communication, escalation and recovery arrangements for remote and cross-border operations.
• Coordinate and participate in emergency drills and exercises, verifying the availability of emergency contacts, response equipment and effective coordination with internal and external responders.
• Support incident escalation and emergency-response coordination, evaluate response effectiveness, identify preparedness gaps and recommend corrective improvements following exercises and actual incidents.
Integrated Management Systems:
• Support the implementation and continual improvement of AGL Namibia's Integrated Management System within Transport Operations, ensuring alignment and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and RTMS requirements.
• Verify the adequacy and effectiveness of transport risk assessments, operational procedures and critical controls, and support the development, review, implementation and effective management of documented information.
• Participate in internal and external audits, monitor nonconformities, verify corrective-action effectiveness and maintain accurate records to support performance objectives and continual improvement.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
• Diploma or Degree in Health, Safety, Environment, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years' QHSE experience preferably logistics, port, transport, or maritime sector.
• Experience in transport risk assessments, journey management, fleet inspections and operational controls.
• Working knowledge of relevant legislation, ISO standards (14001, 45001 and 9001), RTMS and Port regulations.
• Experience in incident investigation and root-cause analysis (ICAM, TapRoot or equivalent).
• Contractor management and interface assurance.
• Valid code 8 Drivers license.