Overview

Job Title: Health, Safety, Security and Environment Officer – 1 Post

Job Location: Dar es Salaam

Akofa East Africa (T) Limited

 

 

The Akofa East Africa (T) Limited is driven by a mission of becoming the premier farmer-based cashew nut processor in East Africa and beyond. Our objective is to add value to cashew goods by utilizing innovative technologies and efficient processes, working closely with farmers, and implementing aggressive marketing strategies. We want to build a workplace that prioritizes safety, quality, efficiency, environmental sustainability, teamwork, integrity, customer attention, and innovation. Akofa is seeking dedicated and highly experienced persons to fill the following positions:

Position: Health, Safety, Security and Environment Officer – One Position

 

The Job Purpose:

  • To create, implement, and monitor health, safety, security, and environmental plans that ensure compliance, risk minimization, and promote a safe and sustainable workplace.

 

 

The Main Responsibilities:

  • Create and implement HSSE policies and procedures. Set and enforce standards to ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental legislation.
  • To conduct risk assessments and audits. Identify potential hazards, assess risks, and put in place mitigation measures.
  • To ensure regulatory compliance. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international HSSE regulations and standards.
  • Develop a safety culture: Increase awareness and accountability for safety and sustainability throughout the organization.
  • To oversee incident investigation and reporting. Investigate workplace incidents, identify the core reasons, and offer corrective steps.
  • To train and educate your employees: Create training programs including HSSE protocols, emergency procedures, and best practices.
  • To monitor the environmental impact: Create activities to decrease waste, pollution, and energy consumption to help achieve sustainability goals.
  • To coordinate emergency preparedness: Create and test emergency response plans to effectively manage disasters.
  • To manage the security protocols: Ensure the safety and security of employees, assets, and facilities.
  • Provide report on the HSSE performance: Provide regular updates to senior management, emphasizing accomplishments, risks, and opportunities for improvement.

 

The Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

The Academic: Bachelor’s degree in any environment-related discipline (science or engineering).

The Professional: Certificate of Risk Assessment and NOSHIC I.

The Experience:  2–3 years of relevant experience.

 

The Skills:

  • Risk assessment and mitigation.
  • Regulatory compliance expertise.
  • The ability to investigate incidents.
  • Proficiency with HSSE management systems.
  • Leadership and team management.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Training and development expertise.
  • Data analysis and reporting.
  • Crisis and emergency management.
  • Problem-solving skills.

 

 

The Mode of Application:

The interested and eligible candidates should apply online at info@sabayi.co.tz before February 8th, 2025.

NB: Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

The Akofa is an equal opportunity employer.