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Temporal Safety Officer

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia Lusaka, Zambia

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Employer and vacancy source: Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia

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  • EmployerHitachi Construction Machinery Zambia
  • LocationLusaka, Zambia
  • Employer websitezambiajobalerts.com
  • Listing sourceZambia Job Alerts
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Key details for this vacancy

Employer
Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia
Location
Lusaka, Zambia
Posted
October 3, 2025
Job type
Full Time
Category
Other
This listing has expired. The original details remain available for reference, but applications are closed. Use the related searches for active vacancies.

Website Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia

Job description

Purpose of the role:

The purpose of the Safety Officer is to promote and implement the Hitachi Safety Policy and Safety Culture, and assist in implementing safe practices and operations.

Reports to: Assistant Safety Manager

Branch: Reman Lusaka

Duration: Six (6) Month

Roles & Responsibilities

General Responsibilities

Ø Promote Occupational Health and Safety within the Organization.

Ø Ensure that the Organization is aware of, and complies with, all Legislation in relation to the use of its plant, equipment, and substances, as well as in all workplace activities.

Ø Participate in Safety & Environmental Audits and manage site safety management systems.

Ø Ensure that all Non-conformances are closed quickly and effectively.

Ø Ensure that work areas are Inspected (routine and planned), develop Action Tracker and update the Section Heads.

Ø Attend to safety issues from Safety representatives.

Ø Ensure that all new employees and contractors are inducted, and records are retained.

Ø Develop Training matrix and training needs and come up with training schedules.

Ø Cascade Learning and Best Practices from Incidents, drive consistency and standardize Safety & Environmental practices according to Hitachi’s Safety standards.

Ø Ensure that Safety related communications are circulated regularly and filed accordingly.

Ø Make weekly & monthly reports on Safety & Environmental indicators.

Risk Assessment

Ø Maintain and update the hazards identification and risk assessments records.

Ø Ensure that the controls in place are coherent, necessary and sufficient.

Operational Control, Certification & Training

Ø Promote JHA for non-routine activities and ensure they are understood and applied.

Ø Ensure SOPs are done for routine activities with the assistance from the technical team.

Ø Participate in the periodical SOPs review.

Ø Train and sensitize all personnel on various SOPs.

Incidents, Accidents, Non-conformity

Ø Report incidents / accidents and non-compliance

Ø Participate in investigations following accidents, incidents and propose corrective and preventive actions.

Qualifications & Experience

Ø Full Grade 12 Certificate.

Ø Minimum of Diploma in a Safety related field. Advanced Diploma or Degree will be an added advantage.

Ø Minimum experience of 3 years in Mining/Factory/Industrial environment.

Ø Valid driver’s license.

Ø Working knowledge of safety systems, preferably ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015

Ø Competent in Incident Cause Analysis Method (ICAM).

Ø Member of the relevant professional body.

JobSpecific Competencies

Ø Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation

Ø Computer literacy (MS Office)

Ø Team player

Ø People Management Skills

Ø Communication and Listening Skill

If you meet the requirements above, email your detailed C.V, certified copies of certificates and cover letter in a single document to recruitment-hcmz@hcmaf.com, or send your application to:

 The Senior Manager – Human Capital and Administration

Hitachi Construction Machinery Zambia, Co. Ltd.

KK International Airport Road, Plot 2350/M

P.O. Box 30182, Lusaka.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 9th October, 2025.

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