About the role
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Science, Agriculture, Environmental Engineering or a related field Experience: 3 to 5 years in HSE, preferably in manufacturing Language: Fluent English, spoken and written Certifications: ISO 45001 (Lead/Internal Auditor or equivalent), First Aid, and Fire-Fighting Technical knowledge: ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and OSHA standards Ghana’s occupational safety and health, environmental and labour laws Risk assessment, incident investigation and RCA Emergency response, first aid and fire prevention HSE reporting, audits and safety-performance analysis Behavioural traits: Integrity and safety leadership, clear communication and the ability to influence safety culture, analytical thinking and good judgment under pressure, and attention to detail with disciplined record-keeping
What you will do
- Run daily HSE inspections of production areas, warehouses and operational facilities
- Make sure employees, contractors and visitors follow HSE rules, including wearing PPE
- Check and maintain fire-protection systems, emergency equipment and first-aid facilities, and record the checks
- Identify hazards, carry out risk assessments, update risk registers and put controls in place
- Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses using Root Cause Analysis, then follow up on corrective and preventive actions
- Plan and deliver safety training, inductions, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns
- Monitor environmental compliance (waste, ventilation, lighting, noise)
- Keep HSE reports, inspection records and incident documents, and track corrective actions to completion
- Supervise contractors by reviewing work permits and watching safe work practices
- Support emergency preparedness through response and evacuation plans and drills
What we are looking for
- The HSE Officer is responsible for putting health, safety and environmental programs into practice across the manufacturing facility in Ghana, reporting to the QHSE Team Leader. The role ensures compliance with company policies, Ghanaian regulations and the ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards by carrying out daily inspections, enforcing PPE use, maintaining fire and first-aid equipment, assessing hazards, investigating incidents through Root Cause Analysis, training staff, supervising contractors, monitoring environmental conditions, keeping thorough records, and supporting emergency drills. The ideal candidate has a relevant bachelor’s degree, 3 to 5 years of HSE experience (preferably in manufacturing), fluent English, and certifications in ISO 45001, First Aid and Fire-Fighting, along with strong knowledge of Ghanaian safety and environmental law, and the integrity, communication skills and attention to detail needed to build a strong safety culture.