Pick n Pay is looking for a strong dynamic and ambitious individual who is passionate about retail and customer to join the team as Health & Safety Officer reporting directly into Operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with an excellent execution and accountability mindset. If this is you, then partner with us and create a value driven environment centered around the customer.

Role Overview: Monitor, implement and enforce company policies, programs, and initiatives related to Retail OHS (Occupational health & Safety ) Systems.

Key Accountabilities:

• Conducts and documents Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis, and management at all Pick n Pay sites and stores and all production areas.
• Ensures all Occupational Health & Safety (OHASA) registers and appropriate signage in high risk areas
• Registers in place and updated timely by maintaining and documenting compliance to all safety regulations on site.
• Implements the OHS system and conducts daily inspections to monitor compliance.
• Induct contractors/visitors on site, ensuring H & S coverage for all projects and store development activities.
• Implements and maintains health and safety standards according to established SOP’s.
• Monitors, & evaluates OHS objectives, targets, and statistics.
• Documents staff information, minutes of meetings, and reports compiled for management after every OHS session and training In – Store.
• Logs all Health & Safety (H&S) related incidents and implements recommended actions
• Coordinates the OHS committees and ensures meetings are held consistently and proactively
• Champions Retail industry OHS Best Practices and plans for Store development Initiatives
• Performs weekly Departmental Checks on Fire Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) adherence, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Contractor checks, permits checks and all other statutory regulations
• Promotes safety initiatives through toolbox talks, H&S awareness emails and posters.
• Safety and near miss observations and reporting.
• Delivers Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) training programs and ensures signage and priority area coverage for risk management.
• Monitors Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) replenishment, management and use on site.

Critical requirements for the role:

• Grade Twelve (12) Certificate
• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management.
• Member of Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA) will be an added advantage
• A valid Occupational Health and Safety practicing license
• 2 or more years work experience in a similar role in Retail or FMCG industries
• Exposure to customer centric environments