KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act through systems and procedures.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPS) and conduct awareness sessions and monitor compliance.
• Facilitate Health and Safety training and induction for new employees, contractors and plant visitors.
• Conduct SHE legal audits and report on observed risks.
• Conduct Health and Safety inspections throughout the organization and provide reports on safety inspections.
• Lead the regional Health and Safety Committee meetings on a quarterly basis and report on the risk register.
• Conduct baseline risk assessments and record violations with remedial measures.
• Coordinate the monthly Health and Safety meetings and prepare monthly reports.
• Implement business continuity management plan.
• Ensure regional compliance to policies and procedures.
• Manage regional injuries on duty and claims with progress reports to the Regional Manager.
• Develop monthly Health and Safety communication strategy for the region.
• Observe all Health and Safety protocols and procedures.
• All assignments as directed from time to time.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma in Safety Management/ B. Tech in Safety Management/Degree in Safety Management.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years SHEQ experience.
• Competent in MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislative framework.
• Report writing skills.
• Valid Drivers’ License.