Assistant Safety Officer
2025-10-06T13:41:08+00:00
Trade Kings Limited
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FULL_TIME
Lusaka
Lusaka
10101
Zambia
Professional Services
Environment
2025-10-10T17:00:00+00:00
Zambia
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Job Overview
The Assistant Safety Officer will support the Health and Safety team in ensuring that all operations, from production to distribution, comply with company safety standards and legal requirements. This role is crucial for preventing accidents, promoting a safety-first culture, and maintaining a safe work environment in high-paced FMCG settings such as factories, warehouses, and distribution center
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in ensuring full compliance with national health and safety laws and industry-specific regulations for FMCG.
- Support the implementation of internal safety procedures that meet FMCG operational standards.
- Conduct safety audits across various departments, including production, packaging, storage, and logistics.
- Assist in conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards in production lines, machinery, and materials handling.
- Ensure that safety protocols are adhered to in high-risk areas like warehouses, loading docks, and production facilities.
- Help organize and conduct regular safety training, with a focus on hazard awareness, machine safety, fire safety, and chemical handling.
- Support the creation of safety materials and communication campaigns, reinforcing a safety-first mindset among employees.
- Participate in investigating accidents, near-misses, and unsafe working conditions; assist in reporting and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain records of all incidents, accidents, and safety audits in line with company procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections across production floors, warehouses, and offices to identify risks.
- Ensure that safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exits are well-maintained and accessible.
Minimum Requirements - Education, Experience and Skills
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to FMCG, including food safety, equipment safety, and chemical safety.
- Ability to identify potential hazards in a high-speed, high-volume production environment.
- Excellent organizational and observation skills.
- Strong communication and training skills to engage employees at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple safety tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in using safety management systems and MS Office applications.
Assist in ensuring full compliance with national health and safety laws and industry-specific regulations for FMCG. Support the implementation of internal safety procedures that meet FMCG operational standards. Conduct safety audits across various departments, including production, packaging, storage, and logistics. Assist in conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards in production lines, machinery, and materials handling. Ensure that safety protocols are adhered to in high-risk areas like warehouses, loading docks, and production facilities. Help organize and conduct regular safety training, with a focus on hazard awareness, machine safety, fire safety, and chemical handling. Support the creation of safety materials and communication campaigns, reinforcing a safety-first mindset among employees. Participate in investigating accidents, near-misses, and unsafe working conditions; assist in reporting and recommending corrective actions. Maintain records of all incidents, accidents, and safety audits in line with company procedures. Conduct regular safety inspections across production floors, warehouses, and offices to identify risks. Ensure that safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exits are well-maintained and accessible.
Grade 12 Certificate Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field. Minimum 2-4 years of experience in a factory operations or management role. Strong knowledge of factory operations and management principles. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Safety Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Environment]
Jobs at:
Trade Kings Limited
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, October 10 2025
Duty Station:
Lusaka | Lusaka | Zambia
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 6 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Overview
The Assistant Safety Officer will support the Health and Safety team in ensuring that all operations, from production to distribution, comply with company safety standards and legal requirements. This role is crucial for preventing accidents, promoting a safety-first culture, and maintaining a safe work environment in high-paced FMCG settings such as factories, warehouses, and distribution center
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in ensuring full compliance with national health and safety laws and industry-specific regulations for FMCG.
- Support the implementation of internal safety procedures that meet FMCG operational standards.
- Conduct safety audits across various departments, including production, packaging, storage, and logistics.
- Assist in conducting risk assessments, identifying hazards in production lines, machinery, and materials handling.
- Ensure that safety protocols are adhered to in high-risk areas like warehouses, loading docks, and production facilities.
- Help organize and conduct regular safety training, with a focus on hazard awareness, machine safety, fire safety, and chemical handling.
- Support the creation of safety materials and communication campaigns, reinforcing a safety-first mindset among employees.
- Participate in investigating accidents, near-misses, and unsafe working conditions; assist in reporting and recommending corrective actions.
- Maintain records of all incidents, accidents, and safety audits in line with company procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections across production floors, warehouses, and offices to identify risks.
- Ensure that safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, and emergency exits are well-maintained and accessible.
Minimum Requirements - Education, Experience and Skills
- Grade 12 Certificate
- Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. A bachelor’s degree is an advantage.
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- In-depth knowledge of health and safety regulations relevant to FMCG, including food safety, equipment safety, and chemical safety.
- Ability to identify potential hazards in a high-speed, high-volume production environment.
- Excellent organizational and observation skills.
- Strong communication and training skills to engage employees at all levels.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple safety tasks efficiently.
- Proficiency in using safety management systems and MS Office applications.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: associate degree
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