Health and Safety Facilitator – Siavonga at Yalelo

Yalelo is seeking a highly analytical, meticulous and hands-on Health and Safety Facilitator with extensive experience in Health and Safety. The Health and Safety Facilitator will work closely with the Health and Safety Superintendent and the Safety Health Environment & Quality Manager.

This position is open to Zambians only.

Location: The role will be primarily based at the Yalelo farm and Lake Operation in Siavonga. 

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
The facilitator leads safety-training for employees, designs effective methods of measuring safety standards in the workplace, and conducts safety inspections on a routine basis. Manage and maintain PPE records as well as promotes continuous improvement practices that reduce the business Occupational health and safety risk.

The Right-Fit candidate will energize and facilitate the implementation of the OHSM systems in line with:

• Facilitate the development of safety procedures.
• Conduct health and safety inductions
• Coordinate non-routine risk assessment for equipment and activities.
• Update/maintain health and safety records.
• Facilitate the process of corrective actions from accident investigations and follow up on their completion.
• Maintain LOTO specification sheets
• Provide safety training/orientation for new employees and contractors.
• Participate in daily safety meetings and walkabout
• Review/update the safety component of all training manual.
• Follow up on mandatory Occupational health and safety management systems training and track attendance.
• Manage emergency management equipment inspections. (fire extinguisher, fire stations, work permit, etc.) and other related tasks.

Our Health and Safety Facilitator should have:

• A Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety/Science Laboratory Technology or Diploma in any Science or other relevant qualification
• Industry Experience: ​At least 1- 3 years’ work experience, preferably in the food industry and Mining industry
• Trained in SHE Function, First Aid, Fire Fighting, HIRA, Preliminary Incident investigation, ASHEP is an added advantage
• Knowledge of aquaculture marine systems is an added advantage
• Must have an excellent track record with maintenance and continuous improvement of Safety, health, and environment within a plant
• Must have working knowledge and experience of OHS Act and Compensation for Occupational Injury and Disease Act, Environmental Legislation and other relevant legislation
• Knowledgeable about ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001; ISO22001:2018
• Analytical: Unpack Data and make sense of it – must be very strong
• Highly disciplined
• Ability to work well independently and in a team-based environment.
• Ability to work a schedule outside business hours and/or flexible shifts.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be able to work in a team.
• Be detail-oriented and meticulous.

Competencies:

• Honesty​: Must always convey accurate data to management. Honesty is critical to help manage problem solve any issues.
• Multi-tasking​: Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and follow procedures exactly, every time.
• Communication​: Demonstrate effective communication and professionalism at all levels. Must be able to effectively communicate in English (both written and verbal).
• Great Attendance​: Must be able to maintain attendance (48 hours/week) and work with limited supervision.
• Judgment​: Demonstrate professional judgment, relate all information and data to management. 100% accuracy expected and must be prepared to discuss any issues that deviate from normal laboratory procedures.
• Flexibility: ​Adapts to changing business needs, conditions and work responsibilities.

If this is YOU, Yalelo wants to hear from you today!!!

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