Require a Safety Officer – LEP in Kalumbila , Zambia

• Assist with the coordination and implementation of LMC’s HSE management system to a standard that is compatible with international practice and undertaken in a timely and cost-effective way.
  
• Provision of advice, support, and coaching to contractors and employees alike about management of health and safety risks.
  
• Conduct workplace safety audits and inspections across the site.
  
• Administer safety-related documentation and records.
  
• Monitor and report on site incident trends, audit reports, and corrective action undertaken.
  
• Facilitate and participate in incident investigations, risk assessments, and any other safety forums.
  
• Oversee health and safety-related training and presentations in your unit of operation.
  
• Identification and implementation of continuous improvement opportunities.
  
• Proactively identify issues as they arise and identify solutions.
  
• Accountable for the completion of all tasks identified in the Management Operating System (MOS) to the specified quality and timelines as assigned to this role
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain safe work procedures and promote high safety and health awareness. Promote and comply with the LMC Occupational Health & Safety Policy.
  
• Be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the team.
  
• Ensure appropriate facilities, procedures, and workforce competence to achieve legal compliance, incident prevention, and the achievement of tasks in an environmentally sustainable manner.
  
• Develop continuous improvement targets for the function and drive and measure the achievement of these targets.
  

• Ensure the development and maintenance of up-to-date job procedures for all tasks performed within the team.
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years’ construction projects experience.
  
• Full Grade 12 School Certificate.
  
• Diploma in OHS or equivalent
  
• A minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience with at least 2 years in a mining or industrial environment.
  
• Competent in incident/accident investigation.
  
• Be physically fit and be able to pass a pre-employment medical examination and annual screening.
  
• Working knowledge of safety systems, preferably ISO, AS or NOSA based
  
• Demonstrated success as an effective leader.
  
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team safely and improve team safety awareness.
  
• High level understanding of all relevant legislation affecting the employment and safety of persons in the mining industry in Zambia.
  
• Demonstrated application of continuous improvement ideas Strong report writing and presentation skills.
  
• Member of relevant Professional Body
  
• Must have good communication skills in the English language.
  
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
  
• Clean Class B or C manual Driver’s license.