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- Safety Spotter
- Zambia Sugar PLC
- Contract
- Mazabuka, Southern, Zambia
- 1w ago
Zambia Sugar Plc is an ABF Sugar Company and the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Our core business is growing sugar cane, producing high-quality sugar, and creating value through a range of downstream products.
The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the Safety Spotter role on Fixed Term Contract (FTC) basis at
- Project
- Twazabuka
. The successful candidate will support the project in all SHERQ activities and will report to the SHERQ Manager.
- Key Responsibilities
§ Record any unsafe acts and conditions noticed during the daily patrols of the work areas and report to the project management and SHERQ team.
§ Conduct regular health and safety inspections, i.e. Daily Safety Inspections (DSI), and near miss reporting exercises to mitigate workplace risks.
§ Lead in Planned Task Observations (PTOs) and Critical Control Verification (CCV) programs for 9 Critical Life Saving (CLS) Rules to enhance operational discipline and accountability.
§ Assess and review Contractors’ Safety File and ensure compliance: method statements, risk assessments, safe work procedures, and HSE programs tailored to project-specific requirements.
§ Drive continuous improvement through accident prevention initiatives and behaviour-based safety campaigns.
§ Effectively communicating to all employees, stakeholders, and contractors, on their individuals’ responsibilities and roles in maintaining the commitments of Zambia Sugar’s SHERQ policy.
§ Facilitate HSE training, toolbox talks, and behavioural based safety awareness sessions to strengthen workforce safety culture.
§ Ensure practicality and alignment of the ABF Integrated Risk Management System (IRMS) through the Group Level Guidelines (GLG) into site Level Procedures to ensure operational effectiveness.
§ Good interpersonal skills using constructive and logical approaches.
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- Availability to work flexible hours and respond to emergencies
§ Promote and enforce ABFS policies: SHERQ & Food Safety, Competition Law, and Anti-Bribery & Corruption (ABC).
- QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
§ Grade 12 Certificate or equivalent.
§ Diploma in Occupation Health and Safety or equivalent. Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent from a reputable institution will be highly regarded.
§ NEBOSH Construction Certificate (added advantage).
§ Member of ZOHSA, HPCZ or Engineering Institution of Zambia (EIZ).
§ Minimum of 2 years’ safety experience within agribusiness, manufacturing construction or mining industry.
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Sound business acumen in project management with ability to anticipate and interpret changes impacting on health and safety programs and approaches.
§ Knowledge of OHS&E systems, preferably ISO 45001 and ISO14001 management systems.
§ Qualifications verified by the Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).
- APPLICATION PROCESS