Mabiza Resources Limited (“Mabiza”) operates the Munali Nickel Mine (“Munali”), which is located in the Mazabuka District, 80kms south of Lusaka, Zambia. Mabiza is a wholly owned entity of Consolidated Nickel Mines Ltd.

The Mine is a modern, world class facility with fully mechanized underground operations. To support this vision. Mabiza is seeking the services of experienced and qualified individuals to take up the position of:

Role: Safety and Training Officer – Plant (X1)

Reporting: Senior Safety and Training Officer

Job Purpose:    Support the Head of SHEC in implementing the specific SHEQ strategies, policies, process & systems for Safety and Quality Assurance of the mine in line with MRL overall strategic plan.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Supervise and coordinate work systems to ensure that the Company complies with Laws of Zambia and ensuring that all systems and work practices in line with accepted SHEC practices and standards of the highest quality.
• Increasing health and safety awareness at all levels within the company.
• Investigating all injuries and accidents and writing reports on all injuries and accidents.
• Rendering first aid to employees and visitors in cases of injury or illness.
• Carry out occupational hygiene inspections and assessments.
• Carrying out safety inspections.
• Conducting fire/Emergency drills.
• Maintaining statistical records of all reported incidents and accidents.
• Identifying potential safety or fire hazards.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for safety implications.
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealth.
• Daily monitor and take all available actions to minimise risk of accident or injury.
• Ensuring employees training and Assessment of Operators for Competence.
• Ensuring action is taken on any activities that compromise the Company’s standards.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Grade 12 School Certificate.
• Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
• A degree is an added advantage.
• Must have working knowledge of ISO /OSHAS 9001, 14001, 16001, & 18001 standards.).
• At least 3 years’ experience with mining experience in Occupational Health, safety, and Environment Management System.
• Carrying out post incident analysis.
• Knowledge of good safety practices.
• Developing emergency procedures.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships with people from all social backgrounds.
• Knowledge of first aid methods and techniques.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Knowledge of Microsoft packages.

Physically fit and able to walk around for long periods of time.