Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (MUAST)

Safety, Health and Environmental Officer (1 Post)

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Salary
Negotiable

Job Description


Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons to fill the following posts that have arisen in the University:

WORKS AND ESTATES DEPARTMENT (1 Post)
Safety, Health and Environmental Officer (1 Post)

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
▪ Identifying safety, health and environmental hazards and conducting risk assessments in liaison with Departments
▪ Conducting environmental and safety audits and enforcing compliance with safety regulations and policy requirements
▪ Verification of the quality and safety of work tools, equipment and materials at construction sites, safety of production processes and recommendation of corrective action
▪ Conducting planned inspections and random safety and health inspections
▪ Conducting incident and accident investigations and examining health and safety complaints
▪ Developing and implementing health and safety programmes
▪ Training of employees and the University community on workplace safety, health and environmental issues and management of emergency situations
▪ Producing safety and health reports and compilation of incidences or accidents statistics
▪ Reviewing subcontractors’ safety plans and recommending approval
▪ Liaising with regulatory bodies on safety, health and environmental matters
▪ Any other related duties as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and Experience
Applicants must have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Health and Environmental Management or equivalent.
Possession of a relevant Master’s degree or an Occupational Health and Safety professional qualification is an added advantage.
Applicants should have at least 3 years’ post qualification experience.

How to Apply

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Leave, contributory medical aid and pension are offered. Information on salary and other benefits will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
APPLICATIONS
Applicants must submit six (6) sets of applications which should include the application letter, certified copies of certificates, national identification and a detailed Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees including their email addresses.
Applications in envelopes clearly indicating post applied for should be addressed and sent via registered mail to:
The Acting Deputy Registrar, Human Resources and Administration
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
P.O. Box 35
MARONDERA
hand deliver or send by courier to:
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
CSC Campus, Industrial Sites
15 Longlands Road
MARONDERA
The closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 6 December 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The University does not charge applicants a fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not have Agents who receive applications on its behalf.