SAFETY OFFICER | MINING CAREERS AT ZCCM-IH INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, KASENSELI GOLD, MWINILUNGA,ZAMBIA

JOB TITLE: Safety Officer | LOCATION: Mwinilunga | DEPARTMENT: Mining
Reporting to: Project Manager

Zambia Gold Company Limited (Zambia Gold) was incorporated on 10 January 2020. Zambia Gold (the ‘Company’) is co-owned by ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc with a 51% stake and the Ministry of Finance owning the remaining 49% stake.  Zambia Gold is mandated to lead the development of the gold sector in Zambia by undertaking commercial activities for the benefit of all stakeholders. In order to achieve this objective, Zambia Gold Company will broadly undertake the following activities:

1. Acquire exploration licenses and carry out mineral exploration with a focus on gold (either directly or in partnership with other entities)
2. Develop and operate mines for gold and other precious minerals
3. Refining, grading, producing, cutting and processing of gold and other precious minerals
4. Buying and selling of gold and other minerals
5. Support artisanal mining operations and transforming these into commercially viable activities
6. Pursue value addition opportunities in the precious metals sector

In order to achieve this mission, the Company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals who are innovative, energetic and performance-driven to fill the following positions:

Safety Officer X 1

Location:                  Mwinilunga                                             
Department:           Mining
Report to:                 Project Manager
Job Purpose 
To undertake work place activities to ensure that workers comply with company policies, procedures and government safety regulations and maintenance of Health and Safety Management System (HSES) records in order to facilitate decision making
Main duties

1. Developing and implementing safety policies to reduce accident-related cost and prevent losses due to a decline in productivity
2. Conduct safety inspections.
3. Conduct safety training, coaching/induction.
4. Conduct risk assessments.
5. Conduct monthly safety meetings.
6. Prepare Safety Topics (Daily, weekly and monthly).
7. Investigate incident/accident/RCAT.
8. Ensuring compliance with the Occupational Safety & Heath Administration, commonly known as OSHAs and other relevant regulations
9. Supervise sub-contractors in issues pertaining to HSES
10. Compile weekly , monthly, quarterly and annual civil engineering status reports

Qualifications and experience

1. Professional Qualifications
   Full Grade 12 Certificate
   Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems or its equivalent
   Degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage.
   Professional membership             
2. Minimum Relevant Pre-Job Experience:
   More than 5 years’ experience in both mining or construction industry  
3. Skill Specifications:
   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
   Computer skills
   Problem solving skills
   Supervisory and leadership skill
   d) Other Attributes (Personality Traits)
   Deep appreciation of mining regulations
   Persuasive
   Pleasant        
4. e) Valid Driver’ s license

Zambia Gold Company Limited provides equal employment opportunities to all Zambians on merit without discrimination on the basis of age, gender, colour, tribe, disability, or religion.

Interested, suitably qualified and experienced persons should send their application together with certified copies of Academic and Professional certificates; a detailed Curriculum Vitae with traceable references and copy of the NRC should reach the undersigned not later than Friday, 23^rd July, 2021.

Only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.
Head Human Resources and Administration
Zambia Gold Company Limited
Subdivision F/377a/30/B
Kudu Road, Kabulonga
LUSAKA

Email: jobs@zccm-ih.com.zm