SHEQ Officer – Transport & Fleet Logistics

About the role

Our client is a leading multimodal logistics operator in Africa with over 20,000 employees across 50 countries. They are seeking a SHEQ Officer to ensure safe, legal and reliable fleet and logistics delivery.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure the Transport Department and operational teams achieve safe, legal, and highly reliable fleet and logistics delivery.
• Support the Transport and QHSE Managers in implementing, maintaining, and continually improving the company's Integrated Management System.
• Drive road risk reduction, driver wellness, and defensive driving initiatives by monitoring telematics data, speeding, and driver behaviour.
• Maintain strict governance over fleet roadworthiness, vehicle certificates of fitness, driver licensing, PrDP compliance, and the safe transport of dangerous goods.

Required profile

• Minimum of 5 years QHSE experience within transport, logistics or fleet operations.
• Matriculation (high school) qualification.
• Recognised Dangerous Goods Transport qualification/training from an approved provider.
• In‑depth knowledge of South African road transport legislation, National Road Traffic Act regulations and dangerous goods handling protocols.

Required skills

• Telematics data analysis and driver behaviour monitoring.
• Knowledge of dangerous goods transport regulations.
• Understanding of South African road transport legislation.