Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer – Nguvu Mining

Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a competent and experienced Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to support drilling operations by promoting and enforcing health, safety and environmental standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, identifying workplace hazards, preventing incidents and fostering a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure Health and Safety considerations are integrated into the formulation and review of drilling operations strategies.
• Enforce applicable health, safety and environmental regulations, including relevant legislative instruments and lawful directives issued by inspectors.
• Organise and facilitate regular Pre-Shift Inspections (PSIs) and safety meetings to discuss relevant safety issues.
• Investigate, document and report near misses, workplace incidents, injuries and other safety-related occurrences.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, monitoring and assessments to identify unsafe acts and conditions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date HSE policies, procedures, documentation and reports.
• Promote continuous improvement in workplace safety practices and contribute to achieving an injury-free working environment.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum Diploma in Health & Safety Management (NEBOSH) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution.
• At least three (3) years of relevant working experience in a similar HSE role within the drilling or mining industry.

Desirable Qualifications and Knowledge

• Inspectorate of Mines Certificate in Health, Safety and Environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of Risk Management Systems.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and continuous improvement capabilities.
• Good analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of governance principles and ethical practices.
• High regard for safe working practices and procedures.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stressful situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Strong initiative, accountability and task management skills.
• Ability to anticipate, plan for and respond promptly to operational issues.
• A collaborative, honest, reliable and team-oriented approach.

Only candidates who meet the stated qualifications and experience requirements should apply.