JOB OPPORTUNITY: SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER

About the Company

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

1. Health & Safety Management

• Policy Implementation: Implement and monitor the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and programs.
• Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular workplace safety inspections, safety audits, and risk assessments (including Job Safety Analysis – JSA).
• Training & Inductions: Conduct HSE inductions for employees, contractors, and visitors. Organize safety awareness sessions and regular toolbox talks.
• Compliance & PPE: Monitor adherence to safe working procedures and compliance with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

2. Environmental & Waste Management

• Impact Monitoring: Monitor environmental aspects associated with aggregate mining, including dust control, noise levels, water runoff, land disturbance, and site rehabilitation.
• Waste & Pollution Control: Ensure proper segregation, storage, handling, and disposal of waste while promoting pollution prevention and responsible resource usage.
• Mitigation Implementation: Oversee and support the execution of environmental management and mitigation plans across operating areas.

3. Incident Investigation & Emergency Preparedness

• Incident Analysis: Thoroughly investigate accidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental incidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Emergency Readiness: Coordinate emergency drills, test preparedness procedures, and ensure all emergency response equipment is present and functional.

4. Reporting, Contractor Oversight & Compliance

• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate registers for inspections, incidents, hazard logs, waste tracking, and HSE training programs.
• Contractor Management: Supervise contractors to ensure full compliance with company HSE standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement: Prepare periodic HSE reports for management and liaise with relevant statutory authorities when required.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Environmental Science, Mining Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Certifications: Relevant professional certifications in OHS or Environmental Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 to 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably within mining, quarrying, construction, manufacturing, or heavy industrial environments.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Sound understanding of Tanzanian mining, occupational health and safety, and environmental legislation.
• Technical Skills: Experience in risk assessments, incident investigations, HSE reporting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Work Environment: Ability to work effectively in a site/quarry environment under challenging field conditions.

Key Competencies & Personal Attributes

• Strong safety leadership, environmental consciousness, and proactive risk management.
• Excellent hazard identification, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Strong written communication and technical report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, professional ethics, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in field conditions while collaborating effectively within a team.

How to Apply

1. Application Letter clearly indicating the position applied for (Safety and Environmental Officer).
2. Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) with reliable contact details and references for three (3) referees.
3. Copies of relevant academic and professional certificates.
4. Copies of professional registration/membership certificates (where applicable).
5. Any other supporting documents.

Application Details:

• Email Applications To: hr@retomining.co.tz
• CC / Copy To: info@retomining.co.tz
• Deadline: October 20, 2026

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.