Health & Safety Officer

About the Position

We are seeking a Health & Safety Officer to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation in Nacala, Mozambique.

Responsibilities

• Report any health & safety, Quality and environmental incidents, accidents or concerns to the H&S Country Coordinator and Branch/Operations Manager.
• Carry out workplace observations and interventions on a frequent basis.
• Carry out and complete all on-site Incident Investigations, and update HSE Incident Database.
• Inventory control of PPE across all branches together with respective Regional Managers.
• Coordinate and maintain the Fitness for Work Programme in line with company and regulatory requirements.

Health & Safety, Quality and Environment Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws, regulations, and company standards.
• Monitor site activities and identify potential hazards and unsafe practices.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections and audits.
• Maintain HSQE records, registers, permits, and documentation.

Risk Assessment & Hazard Management

• Conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs).
• Develop and implement control measures to eliminate or minimize risks.
• Monitor corrective and preventive actions arising from inspections and audits.
• Support emergency preparedness and response initiatives.

Training & Awareness

• Facilitate employee inductions and HSQE orientation programs.
• Deliver health and safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Promote a positive safety culture throughout the organization.
• Ensure employees and contractors understand and comply with HSQE requirements.

Incident Management

• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and dangerous occurrences.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor implementation of corrective and preventive measures.
• Maintain statistics and analyze incident trends.

Contractor & Visitor Safety

• Ensure contractors comply with company HSQE standards and procedures.
• Participate in contractor onboarding and monitoring.
• Conduct safety briefings for contractors and visitors.

Emergency Response

• Support the development and maintenance of emergency response plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
• Ensure availability and inspection of emergency equipment and first aid facilities.

Requirements

• Degree in Honor Degree in Health Safety and Environment, Chemistry or another related field.
• Certifications in the application of ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001 requirements.

Experience

• Computer literate;
• 2 years’ minimum experience in Quality Assurance;
• 2 years minimum Health; Safety and Environmental Management experience;
• 2 years’ minimum Internal Auditor experience;
• 2 years’ minimum operational experience within industry;
• Auditing experience in any standard requirements ISO 9001; ISO 14001; ISO 45001.

Competence

• Proficiency in Portuguese and English is an advantage.
• Ability to establish and maintain relationships.
• Good verbal & written skills and the ability to communicate at all levels.
• Flexible, self-motivated, and enthusiastic.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, include filing and maintaining records.
• Goals and results orientated.
• Practical computer knowledge from the user's point of view of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint (is an advantage).

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to work with a leading global company

About the Company

SGS Mozambique, Ltd., an affiliate of Société Générale de Surveillance, is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality, and integrity. Our 98,000 employees operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer, and more interconnected world.

For more information, please visit the following website: About SGS | SGS