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Alistair Group

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Required skills

risk assessmentbusiness planningauditaccident investigationsecurity awarenessiso 27001warehouse operationswaste managementiso 45001 management systemsenvironmental regulationslifting techniquessheqroot cause analysis

About the role

About the Company

Alistair Group is one of East and Southern Africa’s fastest-growing service companies, delivering end-to-end logistics solutions with core strengths in road freight, material handling, customs clearance, warehousing, offshore/onshore equipment rental, and specialized inspection services. With over 400 employees across 16 countries, we are expanding rapidly and are driven by our vision: To be known as the company that makes Africa work better. Our values of Honesty, Customer Focus, Continual Improvement, Humility, and Safety guide everything we do.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced HSSEQ Lead to oversee and implement Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality systems across our operations in Zambia. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with international standards, driving continual improvement, and fostering a strong HSSEQ culture across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day HSSEQ operations, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality), ISO 14001 (Environmental), and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) standards.
  • Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments, ensuring corrective actions are tracked and closed.
  • Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting.
  • Deliver HSSEQ training, including emergency response and security awareness.
  • Support waste management, environmental compliance, and business continuity planning.
  • Engage with regulatory bodies, clients, and internal teams to maintain high HSSEQ standards.
  • Regular travel to operational sites to provide on-the-ground support and oversight.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years’ experience (5+ in QHSE, 3+ in logistics and lifting operations).
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (essential).
  • NEBOSH / SAMTRAC certification (preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
  • Experience in auditing HSSEQ systems (preferred).
  • Certified Trainer/Assessor.
  • Defensive Driving experience/certification is an advantage.