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SABOT ZAMBIA LIMITED

We are the most trusted cross border haulier in Southern Africa, always enabling our customers’ success by delivering superior service through the cost-effective, reliable, safe and efficient movement of cargo and creating value through operating efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives. Sabot Zambia Limited is hereby inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the below stated positions:

1.      Driver Trainer x 2

Location:     Kitwe

Main Responsibilities

–        In charge of assessing old and new drivers’ driving competences

–        Responsible for preparation and updating of drivers training materials

–        Conducting of physical driver training on heavy trucks, and light vehicles

–        Ensuring effective communication of changes in Road Traffic and Safety     regulations

–        Investigating and assessing causes of road traffic accident, compiling reports and production of reports for management decisions.

–        Coaching and Counselling of all drivers involved in accidents whether first or third party caused

–        Testing trucks for fuel consumption on agreed routes against targeted consumption

–        Periodic route driving evaluations and refresher training

–        Ensuring driver adherence to all legal requirements and compliance to all ISO standards

–        Perform any other duties assigned by superiors

Qualifications/Requirements

–        Diploma in Transport and Logistics with Driving Instructor Certificate from recognized institutions

–        Minimum 5 years of cross border Truck driving/training experience

–        Knowledge/qualification in HAZCHEM materials handling and training

–        Certificate in First Aid Operations

–        Certificate in Heavy Equipment Mechanics, an added advantage

–        Excellent knowledge of Road Traffic and Safety requirement in the SADC region

–        Experience in driver training, driver assessment and talent development

2.      International Truck Drivers x 60

Main Responsibilities

–        Effective and safe driving of company trucks across borders

–        Ensure safe delivering of clients Cargo through timeously and safe driving

–        Responsible for correct and safe hooking of trailers

–        Responsible for all tools/equipment and accessories on the truck

–        Adhere to all traffic rules and regulations as required by Law

–        Comply with Company Drivers Standard Instructions

–        Responsible for delivering client’s cargo in good order, and after delivery to ensure that the cargo documents (PODs) are signed for and stamped by the consignee

–        Adhere to all safety policies and procedures

Qualifications/Requirements

–        Should have a School Certificate

–        Must have at least 3 years’ experience of cross-border driving with Trucks

–        Must be between 30 and 50 years

–        Should have a valid PSV driver’s license endorsed with D, valid Hazchem/Belsam Certificate, valid passport and all other relevant documents

–        Must have police clearance report

–        Able to write incident reports

Applicants who meet the above qualifications are encouraged to submit detailed CVs plus cover letters in one PDF document to: [email protected], specifying the job title of choice in the “ subject line ”.

Hand delivered applications must have position of choice clearly labelled on envelops and should be addressed to the “ Human Resources Manager ”

Closing date of receiving applications: 30th September 2025

Sabot Zambia Limited

Plot 4064, Forestry Road

Martindale

KITWE

Sabot Zambia Limited

Plot 397A/10c, Chipwenupwenu Road, Makeni

P. O. Box CA 85

LUSAKA