HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER

Tesla Technical Services Limited has been in existence for the last 11 years and it has deals in Water Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Civil Engineering and General Supplies.

It has a water Project commencing in June in Moyo and we are looking for suitable candidates to fill in the following positions as attached:

HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER (2 Positions)

Health and Safety Officer plays a critical role is to promote a safe working environment in ensuring that workplaces comply with health and safety regulations by identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and implementing safety measures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Compliance Monitoring: To ensure that all workplace activities adhere to health and safety regulations; to be in alignment to the standards.
2. Risk Assessment: To conduct thorough risk assessments in order, identify potential hazards in the workplace. This involves evaluating work environments and practices to determine areas that may pose risks to employee health or safety.
3. Policy Development: For developing, implementing, and reviewing health and safety policies to create guidelines that align with legal requirements while addressing specific workplace needs.
4. Training Programs: Organise training sessions for employees on various safety topics such as emergency procedures, proper equipment uses, hazard recognition, tool box talks, first Aid drills etc.
5. Incident Investigation: In the event of accidents or near misses, you are responsible to investigate the incidents to determine the root causes, prepare reports detailing findings and recommend corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
6. Safety Audits: Regular inspections of the workplace, workers and Tool box talks must be held, Incident, Job safety analysis, Work Register forms kept when well filled for Auditing; and close non-conformities identified.
7. Communication: Effective communication is essential; officer must relay important safety information to staff at all levels within the organization. This includes preparing reports for management on safety performance metrics
Education background and Skills

• A bachelor’s degree in occupational health, environmental science, or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or NEBOSH (National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health) certification are often preferer.
• Knowledge of Safety Regulations: Extensive knowledge of health and safety legislation is crucial for a Health and Safety Officer].
• Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data related to workplace incidents helps in developing effective prevention strategies.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are necessary for conducting training sessions and preparing reports.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail ensures that no potential hazards go unnoticed during inspections or audits.
• Organizational Skills: The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently is vital in maintaining compliance across various departments.

Please send your Application Letter , CV and academic credentials to: hr@teslatechug.com and jnakabugosarah@gmail.com. Not later than 24th May 2025 at 11:59p.m