Safety, Health & Environment Officer

DUE: 19 JULY 2023

Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) is an autonomous parastatal under the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education. It is an internationally accredited examinations board. ZIMSEC is an examinations board responsible for assessment, evaluation and documentation of the academic readiness, learning progress, and skill acquisition of students
at primary and secondary school levels in Zimbabwe. The Council is inviting suitably qualified and motivated persons for the following vacant position that has arisen.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Printing Manager, the job exists to coordinate and execute Safety, Health and Environment management programs as well as ensure strict observance and enforcement of the organization’s safety standards and statutory requirements.

Key Performance Areas

 Assists in carrying out inspections of workplaces and takes necessary action to ensure compliance.
 Assists in responding to and investigating concerns/complaints from workers/employers and assists in taking appropriate action.
 Assists in investigating accidents or injuries that occur in the workplace.
 Assists in the establishment of workplace safety and health committees.
 Assists in the delivery of related educational programs and disseminates information to the public.
 Assists in carrying out industrial hygiene surveys and with the preparation of various reports, documents and forms.
 Performs other duties as assigned by the Printing Manager.

Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

 Environmental Studies or Safety, Health and Environment or Related Degree
 Diploma in Health and Safety Management.
 OSHEMAC or SHATCOR I & II an added advantage
 2-3 years relevant experience
 Experience of printing industry environment will be an added advantage

Required Competencies and Attributes

 Prior experience in safety management.
 Extensive knowledge of health and safety protocols.
 Excellent attention to detail.
 Outstanding communication skills

TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons should submit their applications and Curriculum Vitae with contact telephone numbers and names of at least three (3) referees. Applications should be done online on the google application form accessible on the ZIMSEC website CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Applications should be received not later than 19 July 2023.

Applications should be addressed to:

Human Capital Director
Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC)
Head Office Examination Centre
Upper East Road, Mount Pleasant
P.O. BOX CY1464, Causeway
Harare

ZIMSEC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnical backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply to these positions.