Yalelo Zambia

Health and Safety Manager

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

Job Description

Job DetailsYalelo is seeking a highly analytical, meticulous, and hands-on Health and Safety Manager (H&S) Manager with extensive experience in offering leadership and direction in relation to organisational H&S management, managing H&S legal and regulatory Compliance, and executing H&S operational excellence. The H&S Manager will be responsible for the execution of Yalelo’s H&S strategy and will drive continuous improvement towards zero harm, implementing initiatives that foster a strong safety culture within the organisation.The Right-Fit Candidate Will Lead and take accountability for H&S management throughout the organisation. Provide technical advice, coaching, and guidance to the H&S teams and line management on all aspects of H&S and international best practice standards associated with H&S as appropriate. Ensure that training needs are identified and processed promptly and are undertaken at the appropriate time to raise safety awareness and ensure accountability for H&S within all levels of the organisation. Have a robust understanding of the regulatory landscape and monitor legal compliance. Manage liaison with regulatory authorities and coordination of authority site inspections. Develop and implement a comprehensive H&S Risk Management Strategy for Yalelo. Take responsibility for the successful implementation of a comprehensive, industry-leading H&S Management System in line with international standards of best practice utilising practical and effective methods, both preventative and remedial, of promoting H&S and safe working practices. Support H&S teams to ensure the ongoing active use of the SharePoint H&S management system. Ensure that resources are appropriately and efficiently allocated to key areas of work and that priorities are always covered adequately. Manage the capital and expense budget for the organization’s H&S operations, ensuring budgets are properly controlled and managed, to achieve best value for money. Assume responsibility for developing a strong culture of H&S within the business. Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of the H&S management system, policies and procedures and recommend solutions based on the findings of review processes.Job application procedureThis is a full-time position.If this is you, Yalelo wants to hear from you today!PLEASE NOTE: Yalelo does not require any fees nor do we use any agents in our recruitment process.Qualifications A Tertiary Degree in Occupational H&S or related fieldInternational certifications such as; NEBOSH International Diploma in Occupational H&S NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) in Occupational H&S BSC Technician-IOSH (International Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health) Membership with Zambia Occupational H&S Association (ZOHSA) At least 10 Years of experience in the H&S field Proven experience of at least 5 years in a senior managerial H&S role An excellent H&S track record with maintenance and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environment Extensive experience conducting site inspections and H&S auditsMust have skills A Tertiary Degree in Occupational H&S or related field At least 10 Years of experience in the H&S fieldProven experience of at least 5 years in a senior managerial H&S role An excellent H&S track record with maintenance and continuous improvement of safety, health, and environment

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