Safety Officer

Afritank Limited, a leading manufacturing company involved in the manufacture and supply of water storage tanks and related products

Role Overview & Objective:

The successful candidate will be responsible for promoting a safe working environment, ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety requirements, and minimising workplace accidents and hazards across the company’s manufacturing and operational sites.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor, and maintain workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and programmes.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, risk assessments, and environmental safety audits.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety laws and statutory regulations in Zambia.
• Identify workplace hazards and recommend appropriate corrective and preventive measures.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, preparing detailed root-cause reports.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks, and regular employee safety training sessions.
• Monitor the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and firmly enforce safety requirements.
• Ensure that machinery, production areas, electrical installations, chemicals, and material-handling equipment are operated safely.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, fire drills, first aid arrangements, and evacuation procedures.
• Maintain accurate safety records, inspection reports, incident registers, and statutory compliance documentation.
• Monitor the safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals and other hazardous industrial materials.
• Liaise with management, employees, contractors, and relevant regulatory authorities on health and safety matters.
• Promote a positive safety culture and recommend continuous improvements to workplace safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Safety Management, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification in occupational health and safety will be an added advantage.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, construction, or production environment.
• Good knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation and workplace safety standards applicable in Zambia.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, accident investigations, safety inspections, and employee training.
• Knowledge of fire safety, emergency response, PPE management, and industrial hazard control.
• Good report-writing, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and engage employees at all levels to promote safety compliance.

Key Competencies:

• Strong attention to detail and hazard identification.
• High integrity and a proactive approach to safety.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to enforce safety rules firmly and fairly.
• Strong analytical and incident-investigation skills.

How to Apply

How to Apply:

Interested and suitably qualified candidates should submit their CVs, copies of relevant academic and professional qualifications, and a cover letter

• Subject Line: Application – Safety Officer

Closing Date for Applications: 6th November, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Apply by emailing: careers@asti-group.com