SHE Officer – Botswana Geoscience Institute

April 18, 2024

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE
Reporting to Manager – Administration, the SHE Officer will prevent accidents, injuries and work-related illnesses in the workplace by creating and implementing health and safety policies in accordance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act and to ensure that these policies are implemented by management and employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
• A Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety/environmental health management or any SHE qualification
• At least 3 years post qualification experience in coordinating and implementing SHE programs in a work environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Operational knowledge in SHE and OH&S workplace programs
• Demonstrated ability to conduct and report SHE audits
• Results-driven mindset
• Strong communication skills
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Excellent statistical analysis skills
• Sound Project management skills
• Strong leadership and people skills
• Integrity and trust
• Diagnostic and trouble-shooting skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
• Quality and Safety
• Safety, Health and environmental
• Execution and delivery
• Risk Management
• Wetness awareness, education and training
• Fire and Safety Management
• Occupational hygiene

COMPETENCIES
• Technical expertise
• Network and partnering.
• Integrity
• Customer focus
• Effective Communication

REMUNERATION
• BGI offers a competitive remuneration package and benefits commensurate with the position.

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates are requested to Send application letter, CV, certified copies of certificates and three (3) recent reference letters.

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