The posting
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in line with local regulations and industry best practices.
- Conduct routine inspections, risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and safety audits across the recycling plant, compost yard, and loading/unloading areas.
- Train employees on HSE procedures, safe equipment handling, chemical safety, emergency response, and PPE usage.
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, prepare reports, and follow up on corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
- Ensure regulatory compliance with environmental health, occupational safety, and waste management standards.
- Maintain accurate records of training, inspections, accidents, and compliance documents.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including fire drills and spill-response simulations.
- Promote a strong safety culture across departments by driving awareness and behavioral safety initiatives.
- Liaise with regulators, auditors, community representatives, and management on safety-related matters. SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- Knowledge of Ghana’s Environmental Protection Agency regulations or local jurisdiction standards.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to influence safe behaviour and drive a positive safety culture.
- Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certification such as NEBOSH/IOSH or equivalent
- Minimum 2–5 years’ experience in HSE roles, preferably in waste management, or industrial operations.
- Strong understanding of hazard control, waste operations, and environmental compliance.
- Excellent communication, reporting, and training facilitation skills.



