Health and Safety Officer – Siavonga at Yalelo

Yalelo is seeking a highly analytical, meticulous and hands-on Health and Safety Officer with extensive experience in Health and Safety. The Health and Safety Officer will work closely with 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 but may require occasional travel.

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Coordinates the overall implementation and maintenance of the Occupational Health and Safety Management system and promotes continuous improvement practices which 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:

• System standards
• Corporate standards and guidelines
• Legislative requirements and Business process requirements
• Introduces, sells and champions OHSMS best practices, and customizes to suit business needs
• Business and Contractor statistics
• Annual, quarterly and monthly tracking of OKRs
• Monitoring HS objectives and targets
• Provides specialist support to the relevant business teams on the lake
• Drives assists with and collates general HS risks assessments
• Delivers OHSMS training programs, and Liaises on annual and day to day issues with regulatory authorities, independent OHSMS auditing bodies and the Yalelo Health and Safety team
• Maintain best practice and knowledge base through networks within the wider OHS community internal and external

Our Health and Safety Officer should have:

• A Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety/Science Laboratory Technology or Bachelor’s Degree of any Science or other relevant qualification
• Industry Experience: ​At least 2- 5 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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