SAFETY OFFICER / DRIVER TRAINER – KAFUE

Job Purpose:

To ensure adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety requirements throughout our operations and to assess driver performance to ultimately ensure drivers have the appropriate knowledge, skills, attitude and customer service to conduct their duties legally, safely and competently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out inspections of workplaces and take appropriate action to ensure compliance
• Assists in carrying out industrial hygiene inspections and recommendations
• Conduct safety awareness programs, including safety tool box talk meetings
• Report all non-conformities identified and ensure corrective measure are put in place
• Participate in conducting risk assessments in the workplace
• Assists in investigating accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.
• Through a culture of continuous improvement and education drive improved standards of driving and awareness that in turn reduces the company’s exposure to risk and cost.
• Ensure all drivers comply with all legal obligations and drive our business forward to exceed customer expectations.
• Assess all new drivers and determine their capability and professionalism to join our team.
• Ensure drivers undergo progressive training and continued professional development with particular focus on defensive driving, customer service and reducing fuel consumption

Qualification and Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in work place health and safety or related field
• At least 3 years working experience as a health and safety officer
• Experience with MS Office and data programs
• Leadership & Behavioural Skills
• Self-motivated
• Good communication skills