Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Superintendent – Northern Ashanti Mines Limited

Job Description

Company: Northern Ashanti Mines Limited
Industry: Mining
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Konongo
Application Deadline: 3rd June 2026

Role Objective

Northern Ashanti Mines Limited is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Superintendent to lead and strengthen the organization’s safety, health, environmental, and compliance programs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture and ensuring that all operations are conducted in a safe, healthy, environmentally responsible, and legally compliant manner for employees, contractors, visitors, and stakeholders.

This role requires a strategic and hands-on HSE professional with strong leadership, risk management, and operational compliance experience within a mining or heavy industrial environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. HSE Leadership & Management Systems

• Lead the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company’s HSE Management Systems to ensure operational effectiveness
• Provide strategic guidance, technical expertise, and operational support to supervisors, employees, and contractors on HSE standards and safe work practices
• Drive a proactive safety culture through visible leadership, behavioural safety programs, coaching, and employee engagement initiatives
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives aimed at achieving zero harm and operational excellence

2. Risk Management, Compliance & Assurance

• Ensure preventive and corrective measures are implemented to minimize workplace incidents and environmental impacts
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and external stakeholders on HSE compliance matters
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits, inspections, and compliance assessments
• Ensure timely implementation, verification, and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and investigations
• Monitor compliance with mining, occupational health, environmental, and safety regulations

3. Environmental & Occupational Health Management

• Oversee environmental management programs including:
  • Waste management
  • Pollution prevention
  • Emissions control
  • Water stewardship
  • Environmental monitoring
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness and response systems through drills, simulations, and training exercises
• Supervise occupational health and industrial hygiene programs to safeguard employee wellbeing and fitness for work
• Promote environmentally sustainable operational practices across the organization

4. Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, occupational illnesses, and environmental events
• Conduct detailed root cause analysis and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Analyze HSE performance trends, leading indicators, and incident data to identify improvement opportunities
• Prepare and present HSE reports and recommendations to management and relevant stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall safety and environmental performance

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field
• Professional HSE certification such as NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent is highly desirable
• Minimum of 8 years’ progressive HSE experience, with at least 4 years in a supervisory or management role
• Must be MINCOM certified or eligible for certification up to Superintendent level
• Additional certifications in:
  • Risk Management
  • Incident Investigation (e.g., ICAM)
  • Environmental Management
    will be an added advantage

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in high-pressure operational environments
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex safety data effectively
• Strong understanding of proactive risk management systems and HSE auditing processes
• Demonstrated ability to influence and strengthen organizational safety culture
• Proficiency in modern HSE reporting systems, analytics, and performance monitoring tools
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management abilities
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability

What We Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package aligned with industry standards
• Opportunity to contribute to operational excellence within a fast-paced mining environment
• Structured professional development and leadership growth opportunities
• Clear career progression pathways within the organization

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit:

• A detailed CV (maximum of 4 pages)
• A Cover Letter

Using the subject line: “HSE Superintendent”

Applications should be addressed to:

HR & Administration Superintendent
Northern Ashanti Mines Limited
P.O. Box 26
Konongo, Ghana

Email: info@northernashantimines.com

Application Deadline: 3rd June 2026Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted