Safety Officer (Occupational Health & Safety)

AFRITANK LIMITED — JOB VACANCY AquaSantec Group Afritank Limited , a leading manufacturing company involved in the manufacture and supply of water storage tanks and related products, is inviting applications from suitably qualified, motivated, and results-oriented individuals to fill the position of Safety Officer . Position: Safety Officer (Occupational Health & Safety) Company: Afritank Limited (AquaSantec Group) Location: Lusaka & Kitwe, Zambia Employment Type: Full-Time Role Overview & Objective: The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, and minimising workplace accidents and hazards across the company’s manufacturing and operational sites. Key Responsibilities: Implement, monitor, and maintain workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and programmes. Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and environmental safety audits. Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws and statutory regulations in Zambia. Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures. Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, preparing detailed root-cause reports. Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and regular employee safety training sessions. Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and firmly enforce safety requirements. Ensure that machinery, production areas, electrical installations, chemicals, and material-handling equipment are operated safely. Coordinate emergency preparedness, fire drills, first aid arrangements, and evacuation procedures. Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident registers, and statutory compliance documentation. Monitor the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous industrial materials. Liaise with management, employees, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities on health and safety matters. Promote a positive safety culture and recommend continuous improvements to workplace safety. Qualifications and Experience: Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related field. Relevant professional certification in occupational health and safety will be an added advantage. At least 2–3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or production environment. Good knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and workplace safety standards applicable in Zambia. Experience in conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, safety inspections, and employee training. Knowledge of fire safety, emergency response, PPE management, and industrial hazard control. Good report-writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently and engage employees at all levels to promote safety compliance. Key Competencies: Strong attention to detail and hazard identification. High integrity and a proactive approach to safety. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to enforce safety rules firmly and fairly. Strong analytical and incident-investigation skills.

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