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Bata Shoe CompanyEnvironmental Heath And Safety Officer
The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to support the Head of Sustainability. In this position, the professional helps establish a…
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The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to support the Head of Sustainability. In this position, the professional helps establish a solid environment, health, and safety framework across operational sites located in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. Responsibilities include enforcing safety policies, conducting risk evaluations, monitoring regulatory compliance, leading incident investigations, managing contractor safety, maintaining emergency readiness, and tracking environmental metrics. This role suits experienced practitioners…
Job Description
The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company seeks an Environmental Health and Safety Officer to support the Head of Sustainability. In this position, the professional helps establish a solid environment, health, and safety framework across operational sites located in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia. Responsibilities include enforcing safety policies, conducting risk evaluations, monitoring regulatory compliance, leading incident investigations, managing contractor safety, maintaining emergency readiness, and tracking environmental metrics.
This role suits experienced practitioners who hold a relevant academic degree and have a strong background in manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or similar operational settings. Candidates must be capable of working independently, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating across various business functions.
The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company operates within the footwear industry and requires qualified applicants to submit their credentials by November 22, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain environment, health, and safety policies, procedures, permits, and legal registers across sites
- Lead hazard identification, job safety analyses, machinery risk assessments, and process safety reviews
- Conduct regular site inspections, internal audits, and compliance checks while coordinating regulatory visits
- Investigate incidents using root-cause methodology and manage corrective and preventive action plans
- Deliver statutory and non-statutory safety training for staff and contractors, and support the health and safety committee
- Prepare performance reports, track key performance indicators, and monitor permit and license conditions
- Manage contractor safety through prequalification, inductions, daily checks, toolbox talks, and permit-to-work controls
- Maintain site emergency response plans, coordinate drills, and ensure readiness of safety equipment
- Track energy, water, and waste metrics while overseeing compliant handling of hazardous materials, effluent, and emissions
Requirements
- Minimum of three years of environment, health, and safety experience in warehousing, manufacturing, retail, or related operational environments
- Strong working knowledge of Zimbabwean occupational safety, health, and environmental legislation
- Practical experience interacting with regulatory bodies and service providers such as NSSA, EMA, and ZERA
- Familiarity with hazard identification, lockout-tagout, permit-to-work systems, root-cause analysis, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, and proficiency in Excel or Power BI
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety and health, environmental health, environmental science, engineering, or a related field
- NEBOSH International General Certificate, OSHEMAC, IOSH, or SAMTRAC professional credentials
- Certificates in first aid, fire-warden duties, and incident investigation
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is this job located?
The position is based at The Zimbabwe Bata Shoe Company in Gweru, with responsibilities extending to sites in Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Zambia.
What education is required for this role?
Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.
What is the application deadline?
Applications must be submitted on or before November 22, 2026.
Is salary information provided in the posting?
No, the job posting does not specify the salary for this role.
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