HSSE Specialist - Kitwe

About the role

A full-time HSSE Specialist position is open in Kitwe, Zambia. The role covers the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the HSSEQ management system, audits and compliance reviews, process safety management, incident investigation, contractor oversight and HSSEQ support for projects and operations.

Key responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and improve the HSSEQ management system; run SAPS audits, compliance reviews, security assessments and internal management system audits
• Manage ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 audit programmes and management reviews
• Carry out root risk assessments, maintain risk registers and prepare Risk Reduction Action Plans
• Run assurance programmes, critical control verification and operational compliance reviews
• Implement and monitor Process Safety Management across terminals and operational facilities
• Administer the SpheraCloud management system, track actions and report performance
• Handle incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions and lessons learned
• Oversee contractor HSSEQ compliance, audits and onboarding
• Support capital projects, engineering works, retail developments, maintenance and infrastructure upgrades, including HAZID, HAZOP, MoC and PSSR
• Conduct site inspections, operational readiness reviews and prepare dashboards and KPI reports
• Deliver training, awareness programmes and audit readiness activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management or a related discipline
• Professional HSE qualification or equivalent
• At least 5 years' experience in HSSEQ, risk management, compliance, auditing, quality management or related fields in a high-risk operational environment
• Member of the Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association

Required skills

• Sound knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Experience in auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation, contractor management and compliance monitoring
• Knowledge of Process Safety Management principles
• Strong analytical, communication, stakeholder engagement, presentation and report-writing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; cloud-based EMS or HSSEQ platforms are an added advantage