Safety Health and Training Officer

Safety Health and Training Officer

Lotus Africa seeks to recruit a suitably qualified and motivated individual to the post of Safety Health and Training Officer at Kayelekera Uranium Mine in Karonga.

Reporting to the SHR Supervisor & SHR Superintendent, the role involves promoting a safe work environment and implementing health and safety policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with relevant legislations, and delivering training programs to enhance employee awareness and capability in safety practices.

Health Safety & Radiation:

All employees must ensure total compliance to all Company’s safety policies and relevant site-
specific safety policies (as amended from time to time) including, without limitation, requirements to wear safety equipment whilst in areas requiring such equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and review health and safety policies, procedures, and risk assessments.
• Monitor compliance with occupational health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and report findings with recommendations.
• Maintain safety records and documentation, including incident reports and inspection logs.
• Collaborate with management to promote safe work practices and initiatives.
• Liaise with external agencies and regulatory bodies when required.
• Assess training needs and develop safety-related training programs.
• Deliver induction programs and refresher training to new and existing employees.
• Organize workshops, toolbox talks, and safety drills.
• Keep up to date with best practices and regulatory changes, incorporating them into training.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of training programs and make improvements as necessary.
• Maintain training records and certifications for all staff.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, or a related field
• NEBOSH, NOSA, OSHA, ISO 45001 or equivalent health and safety certification.
• Train-the-Trainer or equivalent training certification (preferred).
• Assessor/Moderator certification (e.g., from an accredited institution) – highly advantageous.
• First Aid, Working at Height, Firefighting, or Emergency Response certifications –advantageous
• 3–5 years of experience in a health and safety or training role in minerals processing, or heavy industrial sector.
• Experience conducting training sessions and safety audits.

Core Competencies/Skills

• In-depth knowledge of mining operations, plant processes, and associated risks.
• Strong understanding of industry regulations and compliance training (e.g., environmental, safety, radiation, legal, etc).
• Ability to conduct training needs analysis and develop job-specific learning paths.
• Strong facilitation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Analytical thinking to assess training effectiveness and continuous improvement.
• Excellent documentation and report-writing skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to implement plans and achieve goals
• High level of interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated
• Resilient and resourceful
• Performance orientated
• Able to drive manual light vehicle

Personal Qualities/Behavioural Traits:

• Consistent demonstration of Lotus Core Values.
• Performance Orientation, strongly motivated, leads by example and maintains a high work standard.
• Advanced communications, supervisory, mentoring and training skills.
• Decisive leader, who collaborates actively
• Strong conceptual thinking ability.
• Resilience and Resourcefulness.

How to apply

Interested applicants should submit an application, copies of certificates, and a CV with contact details for at least three professional referees to lal.jobs@lotusmalawi.com or submit by hand at Lotus Africa Limited offices at Kayelekera Mine. Applicants must include their name and the position they are applying for in the title of all documents.

The deadline for receiving applications is March 20, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Lotus Africa is an equal opportunity employer; therefore, women are encouraged to apply.