Environmental Health and Safety Officer
Bata Zimbabwe
- Gweru
- Full time
- Closing soon · 22 Nov 2026
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Overview
Bata Zimbabwe is hiring an EHS Officer in Gweru to support the Head of Sustainability in running environment, health and safety systems across Bata sites in Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.
Key responsibilities
- Implement and maintain EHS policies and procedures in line with Zimbabwean legislation and Bata global standards, and keep the legal register, permits and records audit-ready.
- Lead HIRA/JSA and machinery risk assessments (LOTO, guarding) and support process safety reviews for boilers, pressure equipment, combustible dust and chemicals.
- Run site inspections, internal audits and compliance checks, and coordinate regulatory inspections.
- Lead incident investigations using root-cause methods, set corrective actions and maintain incident dashboards.
- Deliver and track statutory and non-statutory EHS training for staff and contractors, and support the H&S committee.
- Prepare EHS reports with KPIs and monitor permit and licence conditions for air, water and waste.
- Manage contractor safety, including prequalification, induction and permit-to-work control.
- Maintain emergency response plans, run drills and keep fire, spill and first aid equipment ready.
- Track energy, water and waste, and ensure compliant handling of hazardous materials, effluent and emissions.
Qualifications & experience
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
- At least 3 years of EHS experience in manufacturing, warehousing, retail or similar operations.
- NEBOSH IGC, OSHEMAC, IOSH or SAMTRAC is an advantage; First Aid, Fire Warden and incident investigation certificates are also an advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Zimbabwean occupational safety, health and environmental legislation.
- Experience dealing with NSSA, EMA and ZERA where applicable.
- Skills in HIRA/JSA, LOTO, PTW, root-cause analysis and ISO 45001/14001 systems, with solid Excel/Power BI basics.
How to apply
This application has two steps. 1) Complete Bata's official online application form. 2) Email your CV, cover letter and certified copies of academic and professional qualifications to ZW_BataZim.Recruitments@bata.com, with the position in the subject line. Deadline: 22 November 2026.
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- Published on UPNEXT
- 14 Nov 2026
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