Senior OSH Inspector (Mechanical) - (Chinhoyi): Grade 12
Engineering Jobs
Job Description
NSSA is an organization undergoing a transformation journey to position itself as a modern and relevant entity that delivers real value to its members through responsive social security services. In addition, we strive to stimulate economic activity, generate foreign currency, and create jobs for the benefit of Zimbabweans. The new NSSA conducts its business in an honest accountable, and transparent manner and we seek to recruit like-minded individuals in the following areas:
Reporting to the Principal OSH Inspector, the successful candidate will evaluate, maintain and improve safety and health performance through administration of the safety and health legislation, standards and codes of practice in order to limit accidents and costs related to APWCS claims. The role is achieved through workplace, machinery inspections and accident investigations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key Outputs:
• Inspect, register and deregister factories, elevators, escalators and construction sites to ensure public safety and compliance with the requirements with the Factory and Works Act. Inspect dusty occupations to ensure compliance with the Pneumoconiosis Act.
• Carryout accident investigations in order to make recommendations on the situations that require changes so as to limit accidents resulting in reduction of claims to APWCS.
• Stop operations of unsafe equipment.
• Interpret and explain legislation, standards and safety codes to contractors, building owners and the general public.
• Conduct occupational safety and health lectures at different forums to improve public awareness on safety and health issues.
Qualifications and Experience
Qualifying Requirements
• A Degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent Engineering qualification.
• A minimum of 3 years boiler and construction site inspections
Key Competencies and Characteristics
• Sound interpretation of the Factories and Works Act and all allied regulations
• Accident investigation skills
• Sound knowledge of prosecution procedures
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
How to Apply
Those interested in pursuing this opportunity should either hand delivery their applications with CV's and certified copies of professional qualifications to NSSA House Cnr Sam Nujoma (2nd Street)/Selous Avenue Harare. Or, alternatively post their applications to; The Deputy Director- Human Resources National Social Security Authority P.O. Box CY 1387 Causeway Harare. OR Email : April21recruits@nssa.org.zw To reach not later than close of business on Friday 2 April 2021. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
