Regional HSSE Transport & Supplier Lead

About the role

Puma Energy Africa is looking for a Regional HSSE Transport & Supplier Lead to govern, standardise and assure the HSSE of its transport and third-party contractor operations. The role covers the highest-risk exposure areas: road transport networks, marine and pipeline interfaces, and high-risk on-site suppliers, and gives tactical advice to country and regional leaders while advancing a safety culture aligned with the global HSSE vision.

Key responsibilities

• Design, implement and enforce a unified Road Transport HSSE Management System across all countries, including protocols for journey management, route risk assessments, night driving controls, driver fatigue management and IVMS.
• Develop and manage HSSE pre-qualification frameworks for transport companies, engineering contractors and high-risk suppliers, and oversee bridging documents, tender HSSE evaluations and performance reviews.
• Run an annual HSSE audit programme for transporters and key suppliers, and set regional vehicle inspection standards for bulk fuel tankers.
• Support investigations into fatal or high-potential accidents and incidents, and track HSSE KPIs such as rollover rates and IVMS alerts.
• Define mandatory HSSE training standards (defensive driving, rollover prevention, dangerous goods handling) and host regional supplier HSSE conferences.
• Embed HSSE KPIs and performance standards into Master Services Agreements and procurement contracts, and run consequence management frameworks with penalties and rewards.
• Report monthly regional, country and supplier-level HSSE metrics to the Regional Head of HSSE, country managers and commercial leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transport Economics or Engineering; postgraduate qualification highly desirable.
• Certification in ISO 39001 as Lead Auditor or Implementer; Dangerous Goods / ADR certification advantageous.
• 10-12 years of progressive experience in supply chain, logistics or HSSE operations.
• Minimum 6 years in downstream hydrocarbon logistics, bulk fuel terminals and retail distribution, and 5 years managing third-party logistics providers and transport contractors in a multi-country African context.
• Demonstrated experience embedding HSSE requirements into commercial contracts and supplier management.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively across Africa.

Required skills

• Knowledge of road transport HSSE regulations, ISO 39001 and ADR/hazmat standards.
• Analytical skills with HSSE management platforms such as Intelex, ChemWatch and IVMS systems.
• Stakeholder engagement and cross-functional influence across diverse, multi-country environments.