Summary
Date Posted: 19th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time , Currency: Tsh

JOB DETAILS:

Job Description
We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with occupational health and safety (OSH) guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.

The ideal candidate will be a responsible individual who swears by OSH regulations. Your work will be largely focused on prevention so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

The goal is to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to health and safety.

SAFETY OFFICER’S DUTIES:

• Support the development of OHS policies and programs
  
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
  
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
  
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
  
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives
  
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
  
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
  
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
  
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
  
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
  
• Any other reasonable duties which may be required by management from time to time related to the Safety in the Hotel, catering industry.
  
• To follow the Hotel set Safety standards, and adhere to all rules and regulations as set out by the Occupational Health and Safety Act and to take reasonable care at work so as not to put self or others at unnecessary risk.
  

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF SAFETY OFFICER:

• Physical aspects of the position include but are not limited to the following:
  
• Constant standing and walking throughout shift.
  
• Frequent lifting and carrying up to 20 lbs.
  
• Occasional kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting.
  
• Occasional ascending or descending ladders, stairs and ramps.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:
We are looking for a well-organized and creative candidate with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to display a “passion for perfection” and work in a dynamic environment. In addition, the candidate should possess:

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics.
  
• BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred.
  
• Accredited Certificate in occupational health and safety.
  
• Previous service experiences an asset.
  
• Highly responsible & reliable.
  
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast paced environment.
  
• Ability to work cohesively with fellow colleagues as part of a team.
  
• Ability to focus attention on guest needs, remaining calm and courteous at all times.
  

EXPERIENCE
Experience in catering safety issues with 3years of experience
If you feel you are ready for your next professional challenge, send us your application today

Job application procedure
Please manually apply for this job using the details below:
All the applications should come in Hardcopies and physically delivered to our physical address which is GROUND FLOOR PSPF (FORMERLY QUALITY)
PLAZA ALONG NYERERE ROAD,
NEAR MANTRAC TANZANIA.
Please insist no softcopies will be processed.

The deadline is 29th December 2018, 1700hrs and candidates should be ready to join by 1st January 2019.