HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER- TENABLE IN MAUN wanted at Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) 761 views

Botswana Meat Commission (BMC) was established by an act of Parliament to promote the development of the country’s beef and related beef products globally. BMC strives to generate sustainable wealth for the Botswana livestock industry through efficient and equitable procurement, globally competitive operations and achievement of maximum market value for products.

As BMC employees we seek pride and passion in our values where we are always in pursuit of excellence and remaining customer focused at the same time. We are linked by our tendency to be customer focused and by caring towards our people. Demonstrating innovation, courage for change and sense of urgency are first nature to our operations and we believe in creating a rewarding work environment through opportunities for personal development, growth and renewal.

Opportunities have arisen for the following position:

HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER- TENABLE IN MAUN

Main purpose of the Job:

To plan, organise, develop and implement health and safety policies and programs to promote a safe and healthy environment and minimise accidents, fires and diseases.

Key Performance Areas

• Developing, implementing, and improving the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the workplace.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety legislation.
• Identifying OHS-related training needs in the workplace.
• Conducting safety inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigating workplace accidents and reporting on OHS-related activities
• Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency.

Qualities:

• Planning, organising and Supervisory skills
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Stock holding optimisation effectiveness
• Excellent Customer service skills

Qualification and Experience Required:

Degree in Environmental, Health and Safety

• Experience: At least 3 years relevant professional eexperience of implementing Health and Safety in a highly technical, complex industrial environment.