CAREER OPPORTUNITY – SAFETY/HEALTH DEPARTMENT

  • 7 April 2026

CAREER OPPORTUNITY - SAFETY/HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Mopani Copper Mines PLC has operations in Mufulira and Kitwe on the copperbelt Province in Zambia. The Company’s Success has been as a result of its Focused approach to improvement and the mutually beneficial relationships enjoyed with stakeholders-an important sector of which is its employees.

The Company Seeks the Services of Safety Officer x 20

Job Purpose

The Responsibilities of this role will include but not limited to the following:

  • Promote Occupational Health and Safety within the organization and enforce safer and healthier ways of working.
  • Facilitate risk assessment process on routine and non-routine activities in his/her are of responsibility.
  • Conduct safety inspection on equipment, to ensure they meet safety regulations.
  • Conduct safety inspections and audits to ensure that workplaces conform with organizational procedures and safety standards as per key performance indicators.
  • Work with all levels of supervision, and other professionals to ensure the safety of workplace conditions and practices.
  • Enforce compliance with personal protective equipment usage in workplaces according to regulations.
  • Ensure that personnel are aware of, and comply with all legislation relating to duty of care, workplace activities and the use of plant, equipment and substances.
  • Record and report, injuries and occupational illnesses arising from workplace activities.
  • Facilitate investigation of accidents and unsafe working conditions, analyse possible causes, recommend and enforce remedial action.
  • Conduct training awareness sessions for supervisors and workers on health and safety practices and legislation.
  • Assist, participate and enforce coordination of emergency procedures.
  • Communicate frequently with management to report on the status of occupational health and safety programs/initiatives.
  • Enforce occupational health and safety systems, including policies, procedures and manuals.
  • Facilitate Field Safety leadership (FSL) within his/her respective area of responsibility.
  • Co-ordinate and participate as a resource in Health, Safety & Environment Committee meetings.

To be considered for this position, the candidate should meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Minimum of a Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment or equivalent.
  • At least 2 years’ practical experience in a similar field (preferably in the mining industry).
  • Must be conversant with ISO 45001:2018 Standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management.
  • Valid Unrestricted Zambian Blasting Licence for all mining operations.
  • Must be a member of the Zambia Occupational Health and Safety Association (ZOHSA).
  • All academic qualifications should be verified and certified by Zambia Qualifications Authority.

The successful candidate must be result oriented and have the ability to work with own initiative, ability to understand scope of work, paying particular attention to Company policies and Corporate objectives.

Mopani is committed to establishing a winning team and a copper and cobalt business it can be proud of.The Company operates an employment policy of meritocracy,aiming to employ the right people with the right skill,irrespective of race, gender or creed.

Applicants who are interested, suitably qualified, and experienced should submit their application no later than 14 April 2026. The application should include contact phone numbers, a detailed curriculum vitae (limited to three pages or less), and contact information for three referees who can be contacted. Additionally, certified copies of all credentials should be provided.

Female applicants that meet the above qualifications are encouraged to apply. Full confidentiality guaranteed. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be responded to.

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