Environmental Health and Safety Officer

Applications are invited from suitably qualified, results-oriented and experienced candidates to fill the vacancy of Environmental Health and Safety Officer at The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company. The EHS Officer supports the Head of Sustainability to embed a robust Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) management system at Bata sites in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and building a consistent safety culture.

• Safety Policy & System Implementation: Implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures aligned to applicable Zimbabwean legislation, regulations and Bata global standards. Keep the legal register, procedures, permits, and records current and audit-ready.
• Risk Assessment & Process Safety: Lead HIRA/JSA and machinery risk assessments (e.g., LOTO, guarding), and support process safety reviews (e.g., boilers/pressure equipment, combustible dust, chemical handling). Track mitigations to closure; escalate systemic risks and resource gaps promptly.
• Safety Assessment & Compliance Monitoring: Conduct routine site inspections, internal audits, and compliance checks; assign owners and dates, verify closure. Coordinate regulatory inspections and resolve findings with the Department of Employment and Labour and local authorities as required.
• Incident, Accident & Asset Damage Reporting, Investigation and Remediation: Lead investigations using root-cause methodology; define corrective and preventive actions, verify effectiveness, and close out on time. Maintain incident dashboards and contribute to monthly/quarterly performance reporting.
• Training & Capacity Building: Deliver and track statutory and non-statutory EHS training for employees and onsite contractors; maintain a training matrix with evidence. Enable H&S committee effectiveness and embed behaviour-based safety practices.
• Regulatory Compliance & Reporting: Prepare structured EHS reports with KPIs, trends, and action status; ensure accurate, timely submissions for internal governance and external regulators/licensing bodies. Monitor permit/licence conditions and renewals (e.g., air, water, waste).
• Contractor Safety & Permit to Work (PTW) Control: Manage contractor EHS: pre-qualification, induction, PTW, supervision, daily checks, and toolbox talks.
• Emergency Preparedness & Resource Management: Maintain site Emergency Response Plans; run drills, ensure equipment readiness (fire systems, spill kits, first aid), and train wardens/first aiders.
• Environmental Management: Track energy, water, and waste; deliver reduction initiatives aligned to regional/global targets. Ensure compliant handling of hazardous materials, effluent, emissions, and waste.
VacancyGap tips:
• You need a minimum of 3+ years EHS experience in manufacturing, warehousing, retail or other operational environments, with a track record of implementing safety, environmental and compliance programmes.
• A Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline is required.
• NEBOSH International General Certificate, OSHEMAC, IOSH and/or SAMTRAC (NOSA) professional qualifications will be an advantage.
• First Aid, Fire-Warden and Incident Investigation certificates are also advantageous.
• You must have a strong working knowledge of Zimbabwean Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Legislation.
• Practical experience engaging with relevant Zimbabwean regulatory authorities and service providers, including NSSA, EMA and ZERA, is required.
• You must be self-driven, reliable, able to work independently and collaborate across functions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years EHS experience in manufacturing, warehousing, retail or other operational environments, with a track record of implementing safety, environmental and compliance programmes
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related discipline
• NEBOSH International General Certificate, OSHEMAC, IOSH and/or SAMTRAC (NOSA) professional qualifications will be an advantage
• First Aid, Fire-Warden and Incident Investigation certificates are also advantageous
• Strong working knowledge of Zimbabwean Occupational Safety and Health and Environmental Legislation, and relevant regulations and statutory instruments
• Knowledge of applicable Zimbabwean requirements relating to workplace safety, machinery and equipment, hazardous substances and chemicals, occupational health, waste management, emissions, effluent, fire safety and emergency preparedness
• Practical experience engaging with relevant Zimbabwean regulatory authorities and service providers, including NSSA, EMA and ZERA where applicable
• HIRA/JSA, LOTO, PTW, incident investigation (RCA), ISO 45001/14001 systems, LMS/CMMS; solid Excel/Power BI fundamentals
• Key Core Competencies & Personal Attributes: Operational Excellence, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Communication & Training, Continuous Improvement

How to apply

• Step 1: Click the button below to complete the application form.
• Step 2: Email your CV, cover letter and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to: [email protected]
• Indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line.
• Deadline: 22 November 2026