Work Health and Safety Officer (WHS)

Job description

Mineral Link Ltd has a great opportunity for a high-performing WH / Safety and Training professional looking to join the business and can make a difference. Reporting to the Directors/Manger – the core mission of this role will be to ensure compliance with Work Safety and Training responsibilities for our team. We are not looking for a ‘box ticker’, we are looking for a team player who understands the importance of safety whilst ‘getting the job done’. The successful candidate will be a natural communicator and someone who builds relationships quickly without compromising on what’s required for their role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Training and mentoring team members in safe work methods and advise our management team on all safety, medic, and environmental matters
Working with and continuing to develop and maintain our workshop and site safety management systems
Providing advice on measures needed to minimise hazards or unsafe situations
Ensuring standard risk management approaches are well implemented
Providing advice on WHS matters and issues which may arise and conducting internal assurance audits
Conducting formal Alcohol and Drug testing in workshop and on site and administrating fitness for work processes
Workplace inspections and also assisting in the preparation JHA’s and RISK assessments
Administration and filing of all safety related documentation in workshop and on site
Assisting in worker rehabilitation management, facilitate hygiene monitoring and interpret reports
Generate safety reports, and correlate all safety performance statistics
Simply spending time in the workshop completing safety observations and coaching conversations and activities
Responding to incidents and emergencies as necessary

To be considered for the role, you will possess but not limited to the following Skills and experience:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Related Field
First aid certificate
Internal auditor skills
5 years minimum experience in the same or similar role
Ideally (although not essential) Certificate in workplace Training and Assessment
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations act and associated regulatory advisory material.
Well-developed report writing and analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills
Excellent organisational & communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.

To apply please submit your resume (CV) explaining why you are the right person to take on this important role in our business. Please note that only applications with the listed experience, resume and supporting documents will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

HOW TO APPLY: Email your current Resume (CV) to this email account: info@minerallinkzambia.com with supporting licences, certificates and necessary documentation.