VAC-2026-0010: ADVISOR – SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT, AND QUALITY
Application Closing Date: May 25, 2026

Kitwe
Permanent
CEC 6
The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining the Integrated Management System (IMS), driving continuous improvement to ensure compliance with industry regulations and best practices, while achieving and sustaining high levels of SHEQ performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction throughout the organisation.

The position will report to the Safety, Health, Environment & Quality (SHEQ) Manager.

Key Accountabilities
Develop, implement, and maintain the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) based on international standards for Quality (ISO 9001), Environment (ISO 14001) and Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 14001) management systems.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design & implement the IMS, ensuring alignment with international standards and management systems, relevant regulatory and customer requirements, and supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives.
Ensure that processes needed for the IMS are identified and documented where required.
Monitor the performance and effectiveness of the IMS to identify areas for improvement.
Monitor implementation of Company policies and procedures necessary for the attainment of company objectives.
Establish and maintain the IMS internal audit programme and ensure effective execution of internal audits.
Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance of business processes with Company policies, procedures, applicable standards, and Good International Industry Practices (GIIP).
Coordinate external audits and ensure that the documented information required is readily made available during the audits.
Implement corrective and preventive actions based on audit findings and other IMS processes.
Recommend measures on improving the Integrated Management System and maintaining the Company’s Integrated Management System Certification.
Coordinate documentation and implementation of IMS objectives to drive organisational SHEQ performance.
Monitor compliance with internal HSE standards, national and international applicable SHEQ legislation, including relevant energy sector OHS regulations.
Develop IMS documentation, including policies, procedures, work instructions, forms, & templates, to establish a clear framework for processes & practices.
Coordinate the documentation of business processes, policies, and procedures to ensure that formalised and auditable management systems for key business areas are established for quality monitoring purposes.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date IMS documentation, Company policies, procedures, and records to ensure that they remain relevant and compatible with business operations.
Prepare reports on the performance of the IMS, including key metrics, data, and areas for improvement.
Facilitate IMS management reviews and ensure that the IMS is regularly reviewed and updated to meet the organisation’s needs.

Provide training to employees on their roles and responsibilities within the IMS.
Promote awareness and understanding of the IMS throughout the organisation through trainings and presentations.
Keep abreast of changes in relevant standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
Work with different departments and stakeholders to ensure effective implementation and maintenance of the IMS.
Communicate the status of the IMS to management and other relevant parties.
Assist in drawing up strategies and action plans to attain objectives and effectively implement the formulated corrective and preventive actions.
Undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post.

To be successful in this role, you will be required to have:
Essential: Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Environmental Engineering or Equivalent.
Desirable: Qualification in SHEQ management systems based on ISO standards, Lead auditor’s training and certification in the latest revisions of ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO 45001.
Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in SHEQ management system.