Work Health and Safety Officer (WHS)
2025-07-16T13:23:16+00:00
Mineral Link Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Engineering Services
Healthcare
2025-07-30T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Mineral Link Ltd has a great opportunity for a high-performing WH / Safety and Training professional looking to join the business and can make a difference. Reporting to the Directors/Manger – the core mission of this role will be to ensure compliance with Work Safety and Training responsibilities for our team. We are not looking for a ‘box ticker’, we are looking for a team player who understands the importance of safety whilst ‘getting the job done’. The successful candidate will be a natural communicator and someone who builds relationships quickly without compromising on what’s required for their role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
- Training and mentoring team members in safe work methods and advise our management team on all safety, medic, and environmental matters
- Working with and continuing to develop and maintain our workshop and site safety management systems
- Providing advice on measures needed to minimise hazards or unsafe situations
- Ensuring standard risk management approaches are well implemented
- Providing advice on WHS matters and issues which may arise and conducting internal assurance audits
- Conducting formal Alcohol and Drug testing in workshop and on site and administrating fitness for work processes
- Workplace inspections and also assisting in the preparation JHA’s and RISK assessments
- Administration and filing of all safety related documentation in workshop and on site
- Assisting in worker rehabilitation management, facilitate hygiene monitoring and interpret reports
- Generate safety reports, and correlate all safety performance statistics
- Simply spending time in the workshop completing safety observations and coaching conversations and activities
- Responding to incidents and emergencies as necessary
To be considered for the role, you will possess but not limited to the following Skills and experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Related Field
- First aid certificate
- Internal auditor skills
- 5 years minimum experience in the same or similar role
- Ideally (although not essential) Certificate in workplace Training and Assessment
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations act and associated regulatory advisory material.
- Well-developed report writing and analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational & communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
To apply please submit your resume (CV) explaining why you are the right person to take on this important role in our business. Please note that only applications with the listed experience, resume and supporting documents will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Related Field First aid certificate Internal auditor skills 5 years minimum experience in the same or similar role Ideally (although not essential) Certificate in workplace Training and Assessment Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations act and associated regulatory advisory material. Well-developed report writing and analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills Excellent organisational & communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Related Field First aid certificate Internal auditor skills 5 years minimum experience in the same or similar role Ideally (although not essential) Certificate in workplace Training and Assessment Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations act and associated regulatory advisory material. Well-developed report writing and analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills Excellent organisational & communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
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Vacancy title:
Work Health and Safety Officer (WHS)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Healthcare]
Jobs at:
Mineral Link Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, July 30 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Mineral Link Ltd has a great opportunity for a high-performing WH / Safety and Training professional looking to join the business and can make a difference. Reporting to the Directors/Manger – the core mission of this role will be to ensure compliance with Work Safety and Training responsibilities for our team. We are not looking for a ‘box ticker’, we are looking for a team player who understands the importance of safety whilst ‘getting the job done’. The successful candidate will be a natural communicator and someone who builds relationships quickly without compromising on what’s required for their role.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:
- Training and mentoring team members in safe work methods and advise our management team on all safety, medic, and environmental matters
- Working with and continuing to develop and maintain our workshop and site safety management systems
- Providing advice on measures needed to minimise hazards or unsafe situations
- Ensuring standard risk management approaches are well implemented
- Providing advice on WHS matters and issues which may arise and conducting internal assurance audits
- Conducting formal Alcohol and Drug testing in workshop and on site and administrating fitness for work processes
- Workplace inspections and also assisting in the preparation JHA’s and RISK assessments
- Administration and filing of all safety related documentation in workshop and on site
- Assisting in worker rehabilitation management, facilitate hygiene monitoring and interpret reports
- Generate safety reports, and correlate all safety performance statistics
- Simply spending time in the workshop completing safety observations and coaching conversations and activities
- Responding to incidents and emergencies as necessary
To be considered for the role, you will possess but not limited to the following Skills and experience:
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or Related Field
- First aid certificate
- Internal auditor skills
- 5 years minimum experience in the same or similar role
- Ideally (although not essential) Certificate in workplace Training and Assessment
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Work Health and Safety Act, Work Health and Safety (Mines) Regulations act and associated regulatory advisory material.
- Well-developed report writing and analytical, interpersonal, negotiation, facilitation and presentation skills
- Excellent organisational & communication skills with the ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
To apply please submit your resume (CV) explaining why you are the right person to take on this important role in our business. Please note that only applications with the listed experience, resume and supporting documents will be considered and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: associate degree
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