Senior Health and Safety Officer

Job description

About Talent House Ltd: 

We are a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. We offer creative, effective and flexible solutions that not only help individuals discover their career paths but provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop and retain. 

About the role:

Our client is seeking a Senior Health & Safety Officer responsible for providing dedicated Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) leadership during night-shift operations to ensure compliance with company policies, client HSE requirements, and Zambian occupational health and safety legislation. The role is critical in maintaining a safe working environment, promoting a proactive safety culture, and ensuring all construction, earthworks, and mining activities are conducted safely and efficiently. The Candidate should preferably have relevant construction, earthworks and/or mining experience, together with a recognised health and safety qualification and previous experience overseeing night-shift operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide dedicated HSE supervision during night-shift operations across the project site.
• Monitor compliance with company HSE policies, client safety standards, and statutory regulations.
• Conduct routine site inspections, safety audits, and workplace hazard assessments.
• Ensure all personnel comply with safe work procedures, permit-to-work systems, and risk control measures.
• Monitor high-risk activities, including excavation, earthworks, heavy equipment operations, lifting activities, confined space entry, and work at height.
• Lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and shift handovers to reinforce safe work practices.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring timely reporting and implementation of corrective actions.
• Verify that all contractors and employees use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Stop unsafe work where necessary and recommend corrective or preventive actions.
• Support emergency response activities and ensure emergency equipment remains operational and accessible.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, inspection reports, incident reports, and compliance documentation.
• Liaise with client HSE representatives to ensure continued compliance with contractual HSE requirements.
• Mentor supervisors and employees on safety awareness and best practices.
• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, dust suppression, spill prevention, and housekeeping standards.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, leadership, and visible commitment to HSE excellence.

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related discipline.
• Membership with a recognised professional safety body is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Health, Safety and Environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role.
• Proven experience within mining, construction, earthworks, or heavy civil engineering projects.
• Previous experience supervising or overseeing night-shift operations.
• Experience working on client-controlled mining sites and complying with stringent client HSE standards.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of Zambian occupational health and safety legislation and mining safety requirements.
• Excellent understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence safe behaviours at all organisational levels.
• Strong report writing and documentation skills.
• Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Key Competencies

• Leadership
• Integrity and professionalism
• Attention to detail
• Decision-making
• Risk awareness
• Communication
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Conflict resolution
• Ability to work under pressure
• Commitment to continuous improvement

Compensation:

The incumbent will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

To Apply:

Please send your CV to careers@talenthousepeople.com  before the  7th of August, 2026.