Health & Safety Officer (1 Position)

Job description

OVERVIEWIllovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country’s leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars, employing more than 9,000 employees. Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF).The company invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Health & Safety Officer.Organisational Unit: HSEReports to: HS Business PartnerJob Category: PermanentJOB TYPE:PermanentApplication Deadline: 23 October 2026POSITION: Health & Safety OfficerDUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIESConduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure adherence to legislative and IIRMS requirements.Coordinate and facilitate safety risk assessments, working with operations to develop effective risk mitigation plans.Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses using the relevant investigation tools, as determined by the severity of the matter.Produce monthly and periodic compliance, audit and action-closure reports showing open, closed and overdue status.Maintain the NOSA and external assurance systems by creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures, and auditing compliance.Support workplace risk assessments to identify health hazards, such as noise, chemicals and ergonomics, and monitor the effects of workplace exposures. Implement ongoing surveillance programmes to identify health risks.Ensure effective HSE committee meetings are conducted by scheduling meetings, setting up programmes, attending meetings and making necessary changes to IIRMS as a result.Create safety awareness among communities living in and using the estate, including schools and villages within the boundary, through the development and delivery of pamphlets, talks and other awareness materials.Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law, Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC).

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Apply by email: dwangwacorporatemail@illovo.co.za