Job Vacancy at People Project – Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHS Officer), Dar es Salaam, October 2026

Company: People Project Co. Limited (Recruiting on behalf of its client)
Job Title: Environmental Health and Safety Officer (EHS Officer)
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-Site
Industry: Manufacturing
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

About the Opportunity

People Project is recruiting on behalf of its client operating in the manufacturing sector for a qualified and proactive Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer to join its manufacturing operations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and monitoring environmental, health and safety standards across the manufacturing plant, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and promoting a safe, healthy and environmentally responsible working environment.

The role focuses on identifying and controlling occupational hazards associated with manufacturing processes, production machinery, equipment, chemicals, raw materials, utilities and waste management.

The EHS Officer will conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations, employee training and compliance monitoring to prevent workplace accidents, occupational illnesses, environmental incidents and operational disruptions. The successful candidate will work closely with production, maintenance, warehouse and other operational teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily operations and promote a strong culture of environmental responsibility and workplace safety.

Key Responsibilities

1. Occupational Health and Safety

• Implement and monitor Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures and safe working practices throughout the manufacturing plant.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of production lines, machinery, equipment, workshops, warehouses and material-handling areas.
• Identify and assess hazards associated with production machinery, moving equipment, electrical installations, manual handling, noise, heat, dust and other industrial activities.
• Conduct workplace risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSA), recommending appropriate preventive and control measures.
• Monitor compliance with machine guarding, emergency stops, safety signage, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements and other applicable safety standards.
• Promote safe equipment operation and ensure appropriate safety procedures are followed during maintenance, cleaning, repairs and servicing.
• Monitor housekeeping, workplace hygiene, access routes, emergency exits and general plant conditions.
• Conduct safety briefings, toolbox talks and employee awareness sessions.
• Follow up on identified hazards and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.

2. Environmental Management

• Monitor compliance with environmental policies, procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify environmental risks associated with manufacturing processes, including waste generation, dust, emissions, wastewater and chemical handling.
• Monitor proper segregation, storage, handling, recycling and disposal of production waste.
• Ensure chemicals, oils and other hazardous substances are handled and stored safely.
• Promote pollution prevention and the efficient use of water, energy and production materials.
• Conduct environmental inspections and maintain relevant records.

3. Incident Management and Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure accidents, injuries, near misses, unsafe conditions and environmental incidents are promptly reported and documented.
• Participate in incident investigations, identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor incident trends and prepare reports for management.
• Monitor the availability and condition of fire extinguishers, alarms, first-aid facilities and emergency equipment.
• Coordinate emergency drills, evacuation exercises and other preparedness activities.
• Ensure employees understand emergency procedures and evacuation arrangements.

4. Occupational Health and Workplace Hygiene

• Monitor occupational health risks arising from exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, heat, fumes and other workplace hazards.
• Support occupational health assessments, medical surveillance and workplace exposure monitoring where applicable.
• Promote industrial hygiene, sanitation, ergonomics and safe manual-handling practices.
• Identify workplace conditions that may contribute to occupational illness or injury and recommend appropriate controls.

5. Regulatory Compliance and Documentation

• Monitor compliance with applicable Tanzanian environmental, occupational health, safety and factory-related legislation.
• Maintain EHS registers, risk assessments, inspection reports, incident records, training records and other required documentation.
• Support regulatory inspections, internal reviews and external EHS audits.
• Assist management in addressing findings raised by regulators, auditors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor changes in applicable EHS requirements and communicate relevant implications to management.
• Support the maintenance of applicable registrations, approvals, permits and compliance records.

6. Employee and Contractor Safety

• Conduct HSE inductions for new employees, contractors and authorized visitors.
• Monitor compliance with plant safety rules, PPE requirements and safe working procedures.
• Support contractor risk assessments and monitor high-risk activities, including maintenance and equipment installation.
• Promote employee participation in hazard identification, incident prevention and continuous safety improvement.

7. Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly EHS reports as required.
• Track incidents, inspection findings, training activities, environmental performance and corrective-action completion.
• Participate in EHS audits and recommend improvements to workplace safety and environmental performance.
• Work with production and maintenance teams to integrate EHS requirements into daily plant operations.
• Provide management with updates on EHS performance, emerging risks, compliance gaps and areas requiring improvement.

Qualifications and Experience Required

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant professional EHS qualifications or additional industrial safety training will be an advantage.
• A minimum of 2–3 years of relevant EHS experience, preferably in a manufacturing plant, production facility, factory or similar industrial environment.
• Practical experience in environmental inspections, workplace risk assessments, incident investigations and employee training.
• Familiarity with machinery safety, industrial hazards, chemical handling, fire prevention and production waste management.
• Experience maintaining EHS documentation and supporting regulatory inspections or audits.
• Knowledge of applicable Tanzanian environmental, occupational health and safety legislation.

Application Instructions

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the official People Project recruitment portal.

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Applicants should ensure their applications demonstrate relevant EHS experience, knowledge of Tanzanian safety and environmental legislation, and practical experience in industrial or manufacturing operations.

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026