Safety Officer

  • Full Time
  • Kitwe, Zambia
  • Applications have closed

Wideway International (Z) Investment Co. Limited

Wideway International (Z) Investment Company Ltd is a transportation company based in Nkana West, Kitwe. The company is currently looking for a professional Occupational Health and Safety Officer

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Promote occupational health and safety within the organisation and develop safer and healthier ways of working
  • Assessing risk and possible safety hazards
  • Focusing on prevention by keeping up with equipment maintenance and employee training
  • Conducting investigations on causes of accidents and other unsafe conditions at the place of work, study possible causes and recommend remedial action
  • Finding the best way to prevent future accidents
  • Ensuring that the company meets its safety goals
  • Ensure that PPE such as hearing protection, dust masks, safety glasses, footwear etc is being used in work places according to regulations
  • Develop occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals
  • Conduct inspections and audits as per KPIs

Key Job Attributes

  • Good communication skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Certification and experience in First Aid
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Qualifications/Experience required

  • Minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety from a well recognised Institution
  • Over 3 years experience as a safety officer
  • Membership of relevant safety institute

Those who meet the requirements for this position may send their CVs to [email protected]

 

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