Health & Safety Officer

  • Full Time
  • Solwezi, Zambia
  • not specified / Month
  • Applications have closed

G4S

JOB INTRODUCTION:

G4S is the world’s leading international security solutions group, which specializes in outsourced business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat. G4S has operations in more than 125 countries and 657,000 employees.

In Africa, G4S is the largest private employer, with 110 000 employees in over 29 countries across the continent. G4S Secure Solutions Zambia Limited has a workforce of about 6,300 spread across the country.

At G4S Zambia, we place great value on attracting and retaining the best people at all levels, to ensure the continued success of the organization.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Implementing G4S Zambia Health and Safety Management systems
  • Ensuring compliance with National legal requirements, G4S Group requirements and best industry practice in regards to Health, Safety and Environment
  • Guide G4S Zambia Safety Committees in line with Health and Safety Committee Rules
  • Conduct workplace inspections and recommending sound corrective actions so as to ensure continual improvement.
  • Spearhead incident investigations and establish root causes as well as ensure corrective measures are put in place to avoid recurrence
  • Facilitate Environment, Health and Safety capacity building within the organization.
  • Maintain Environment, Health and Safety database and communicate relevant EHS statistics
  • Facilitate risk and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) assessments

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

Must have:

  • University Degree in Health & Safety related discipline
  • Minimum Three years experience as a Health & Safety Officer
  • Strong communication skills
  • Knowledge of HR policy, procedures, systems and best practices
  • Presentation skills
  • Excel, Word and Power Point skills desirable

This role is restricted to Zambian citizens only.


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