Talent House Ltd, a prominent recruitment and HR consulting firm in Zambia, has announced a job opening for a Senior Health & Safety Officer. The successful candidate will provide dedicated Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) leadership during night-shift operations for a mining project in Lumwana, Northwestern Zambia. The role is critical in maintaining a safe working environment and promoting a proactive safety culture. The ideal candidate should have relevant experience in construction, earthworks, and mining, along with a recognized health and safety qualification.
The Senior Health & Safety Officer will be responsible for ensuring compliance with company policies, client HSE requirements, and Zambian occupational health and safety legislation. Key responsibilities include conducting routine site inspections, safety audits, and workplace hazard assessments, as well as monitoring high-risk activities such as excavation, earthworks, and heavy equipment operations. The officer will also lead toolbox talks, safety briefings, and shift handovers to reinforce safe work practices and investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions.
To qualify for the position, candidates should have a Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related discipline. Membership with a recognized professional safety body is an added advantage. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory role, preferably in mining, construction, earthworks, or heavy civil engineering projects.
The Senior Health & Safety Officer should possess strong knowledge of Zambian occupational health and safety legislation and mining safety requirements. Excellent understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation methodologies is also essential. The officer should have strong leadership and supervisory skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence safe behaviors at all organizational levels.
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience. To apply, interested candidates should send their CV to [email protected] before October 21, 2026. The subject line of the email should indicate the name of the position: Senior Health & Safety Officer. Talent House Ltd offers creative, effective, and flexible solutions to help individuals discover their career paths and provide organizations with talent they can recruit, develop, and retain.
The role of Senior Health & Safety Officer is critical in ensuring a safe working environment and promoting a proactive safety culture in the mining project. The officer will be responsible for mentoring supervisors and employees on safety awareness and best practices, participating in safety committee meetings, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The officer will also monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, dust suppression, spill prevention, and housekeeping standards.
Talent House Ltd is a leading recruitment and HR consulting firm that operates as a link between people and companies in achieving a shared purpose. The firm offers a range of services, including recruitment, talent development, and retention. Interested candidates can visit the company's website or contact them directly to learn more about the job opening and the application process.
Key points
- The job requires at least 5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment.
- The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- The application deadline is October 21, 2026.
