Sustainability Coordinator
2025-09-23T12:12:25+00:00
TopFloor Limited
https://cdn.greatzambiajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_7524/logo/top.png
https://www.greatzambiajobs.com/jobs/
FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Human Services
Environment
2025-09-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
8
Our client, a leading global tobacco manufacturer, is seeking to recruit a Sustainability Coordinator for their site in Lusaka for a period of 6 months. This role is crucial for developing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated management system for environmental, health, and safety (EHS). The successful candidate will be responsible for minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses, preventing environmental impairment from business operations, and ensuring strict compliance with all EHS policies, standards, and legal regulations. A key objective of this role is to support the site’s ongoing retention of its Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Conduct and assist with risk assessments for both employees and contractors.
- Monitor and track EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) daily, weekly, and monthly, regularly updating the EHS dashboard.
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory provisions and internal EHS tools, including QRP, JSA, and Gemba Walk, and guarantee that corrective actions are completed on schedule.
- Carry out daily site inspections to proactively identify and report risks to relevant managers.
- Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for all new hires, employees, and contractors.
- Continuously assist in raising safety awareness through campaigns and other initiatives.
- Collect, analyse, and report timely and accurate data on all incidents.
- Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports and contribute verifiable data to the organization’s social report.
- Issue permits to employees and contractors for on-site activities.
- Assist with industrial hygiene assessments, including air, noise, and dust surveys, and manage the procurement and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participate in EHS-related meetings and projects, and support both factory and trade teams in managing EHS risks and implementing IWS standards.
- Engage in external forums and industry groups to stay informed on legislative changes and exchange knowledge.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong understanding of natural environmental management systems and EHS principles.
- Knowledge of local legislation and EHS policies.
- Knowledge of environmental chemistry is necessary.
- Proficiency in computer skills and standard software packages.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work with and manage people from all functions and cultures.
Conduct and assist with risk assessments for both employees and contractors. Monitor and track EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) daily, weekly, and monthly, regularly updating the EHS dashboard. Ensure full compliance with all statutory provisions and internal EHS tools, including QRP, JSA, and Gemba Walk, and guarantee that corrective actions are completed on schedule. Carry out daily site inspections to proactively identify and report risks to relevant managers. Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for all new hires, employees, and contractors. Continuously assist in raising safety awareness through campaigns and other initiatives. Collect, analyse, and report timely and accurate data on all incidents. Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports and contribute verifiable data to the organization’s social report. Issue permits to employees and contractors for on-site activities. Assist with industrial hygiene assessments, including air, noise, and dust surveys, and manage the procurement and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Participate in EHS-related meetings and projects, and support both factory and trade teams in managing EHS risks and implementing IWS standards. Engage in external forums and industry groups to stay informed on legislative changes and exchange knowledge.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or an equivalent qualification is essential. A minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Strong understanding of natural environmental management systems and EHS principles. Knowledge of local legislation and EHS policies. Knowledge of environmental chemistry is necessary. Proficiency in computer skills and standard software packages. Effective communication and influencing skills. Ability to work with and manage people from all functions and cultures.
JOB-68d28ea9517e1
Vacancy title:
Sustainability Coordinator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
TopFloor Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 23 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Similar Jobs in Zambia
Learn more about TopFloor Limited
TopFloor Limited jobs in Zambia
JOB DETAILS:
Our client, a leading global tobacco manufacturer, is seeking to recruit a Sustainability Coordinator for their site in Lusaka for a period of 6 months. This role is crucial for developing, implementing, and maintaining an integrated management system for environmental, health, and safety (EHS). The successful candidate will be responsible for minimizing work-related accidents and illnesses, preventing environmental impairment from business operations, and ensuring strict compliance with all EHS policies, standards, and legal regulations. A key objective of this role is to support the site’s ongoing retention of its Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) certification.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Conduct and assist with risk assessments for both employees and contractors.
- Monitor and track EHS Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) daily, weekly, and monthly, regularly updating the EHS dashboard.
- Ensure full compliance with all statutory provisions and internal EHS tools, including QRP, JSA, and Gemba Walk, and guarantee that corrective actions are completed on schedule.
- Carry out daily site inspections to proactively identify and report risks to relevant managers.
- Coordinate and deliver EHS training programs for all new hires, employees, and contractors.
- Continuously assist in raising safety awareness through campaigns and other initiatives.
- Collect, analyse, and report timely and accurate data on all incidents.
- Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports and contribute verifiable data to the organization’s social report.
- Issue permits to employees and contractors for on-site activities.
- Assist with industrial hygiene assessments, including air, noise, and dust surveys, and manage the procurement and maintenance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Participate in EHS-related meetings and projects, and support both factory and trade teams in managing EHS risks and implementing IWS standards.
- Engage in external forums and industry groups to stay informed on legislative changes and exchange knowledge.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental, Health & Safety or an equivalent qualification is essential.
- A minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
- Strong understanding of natural environmental management systems and EHS principles.
- Knowledge of local legislation and EHS policies.
- Knowledge of environmental chemistry is necessary.
- Proficiency in computer skills and standard software packages.
- Effective communication and influencing skills.
- Ability to work with and manage people from all functions and cultures.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Click here to apply
All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION
