Background

Barloworld Equipment provides total solutions in earthmoving equipment, materials handling and power systems and related equipment in 10 countries in Southern Africa. As the appointed Caterpillar dealer in the region, Barloworld Equipment supplies equipment, parts and service to customers in the mining, construction, handling, agricultural and energy industries.

Barloworld Equipment Zambia Limited is looking for a suitably qualified individual to fill the position below:

SHEQ OFFICER (x1 Position) – LUMWANA

Applicants suitably qualified based on the requirements stated below are invited to apply for the position.

Job Purpose

Ensuring a safe and healthy working environment that complies with current health and safety legislation for all BWE employees

Key Outputs include but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain a strong SHE culture in the organization.
• Work in liaison with host company to ensure compliance in matters related to SHEQ requirements
• Audit, monitor and measure the effectiveness of SHE programmes and adjust and improve continuously.
• Advise and assist with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules and Company standards including, but not limited to, fire prevention, health and safety awareness training and site inspections.
• Manage SHEQ audit procedures, ensure audits are conducted on a regular basis and ensure records maintained of same.
• Provide support and expertise to line management in incident investigation and reporting (including dangerous occurrences and occupational diseases).
• SHEQ training of staff - develop a SHEQ Communication Strategy for all levels of staff, to include written information, toolbox talks and management briefs.
• expense control of facilities function
• Building Management and Administration
• Ensure Safety Induction Program for new employees and visitors
• Advising and collaborating with management to resolve occupational health issues
• Create and execute studies to monitor and assess employee’s exposure to health risks and to measure the effectiveness of occupational health programs, policies and procedure
• Proposing and leading the implementation of programs to protect employee’s health, and implementing ergonomics
• Maintaining current knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation
• Ensuring employee awareness of occupational health and safety concerns, programs, and regulations by conducting training presentations.

• Excellent report writing skills
• Business and financial acumen
• Communication skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Influential Skills

• A grade 12 Full Certificate with good grades
• A University degree in Occupational Safety, Health & Environment
• NEBOSH in Occupational Health & Safety
• OSHA Regulatory Knowledge experience
• Contractor Management experience & exposure
• Budgeting & Finance acumen
• Mining Environment exposure
• Quality Management Systems / ISO standard certification knowledge
• Valid manual driver’s license
• Membership in ZOSHA