• A Tertiary Degree in Occupational H&S or related field

International certifications such as;

• NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational H&S

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational H&S

• BSC Technician-IOSH (International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health)

• Membership with Zambia Occupational H&S Association (ZOHSA)

• At least 10 Years of experience in the H&S field

• Proven experience of at least 5 years in a senior managerial H&S role

• An excellent H&S track record with maintenance and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environment

• Extensive experience conducting site inspections and H&S audits

Job Details:

Yalelo is seeking a highly analytical, meticulous, and hands-on Health and Safety Manager (H&S) Manager with extensive experience in offering leadership and direction in relation to organisational H&S management, managing H&S legal and regulatory Compliance, and executing H&S operational excellence. The H&S Manager will be responsible for the execution of Yalelo’s H&S strategy and will drive continuous improvement towards zero harm, implementing initiatives that foster a strong safety culture within the organisation.

The Right-Fit candidate will:

• Lead and take accountability for H&S management throughout the organisation.

• Provide technical advice, coaching, and guidance to the H&S teams and line management on all aspects of H&S and international best practice standards associated with H&S as appropriate.

• Ensure that training needs are identified and processed promptly and are undertaken at the appropriate time to raise safety awareness and ensure accountability for H&S within all levels of the organisation.

• Have a robust understanding of the regulatory landscape and monitor legal compliance.

• Manage liaison with regulatory authorities and coordination of authority site inspections.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive H&S Risk Management Strategy for Yalelo.

• Take responsibility for the successful implementation of a comprehensive, industry-leading H&S Management System in line with international standards of best practice utilising practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting H&S and safe working practices.

• Support H&S teams to ensure the ongoing active use of the SharePoint H&S management system.

• Ensure that resources are appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and that priorities are always covered adequately.

• Manage the capital and expense budget for the organization’s H&S operations, ensuring budgets are properly controlled and managed, to achieve best value for money.

• Assume responsibility for developing a strong culture of H&S within the business.

• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the H&S management system, policies and procedures and recommend solutions based on the findings of review processes.

Job application procedure

This is a full-time position.

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

PLEASE NOTE: Yalelo does not require any fees nor do we use any agents in our recruitment process.