SHERQ OFFICER – FIRE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE (1)

About the Employer

Zambia Sugar Plc is an ABF Sugar Company and is the leading sugar producer in Zambia. Its main activities are the growing of sugar cane, the production and marketing of sugar and other sugar downstream products.

The company invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced people to fill the following position in the Safety & Risk Department:

SHERQ OFFICER – FIRE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE x 1 - PERMANENT

This position reports to the Safety, Health & Risk Specialist.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and facilitate Fire Safety risk assessments, and work with operations to develop best mitigation plans
• Support explosive atmosphere Fatal risk champion
• Coach and guide management in the assessment, management and continuous improvement of Fire Safety and response performance
• Maintain and review the Fire Risk Register
• Participate in and support emergency drills and simulations. Provide technical input on emergency response equipment suitability and exposure risks. Work closely with fire and emergency response teams during preparedness and post-incident reviews.
• Facilitate Fire Safety investigations and coordinate the verification of closeout actions
• Create Fire Safety awareness using various fit for purpose media (e.g. toolbox talks, noticeboards, electronic media)
• Conduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure the adherence to legislative, MRG and NOSA requirements
• Maintain the Mutual Guidance standards (MRG) on Fire and external assurance systems through creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures and auditing compliance
• Develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for Fire and occupational hygiene
• Compile Fire Safety management reports
• Coordinate effective testing of emergency response protocols
• Track close out of actions in Info exchange and Riskonnect. Facilitate effective closeout
• Create awareness of fire safety in communities who live and use the estate (e.g. Schools, villages in the boundary) through developing and delivering pamphlets, talks etc
• Promote and adhere to ABF’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

• Full grade 12 Certificate.
• Diploma in, Fire engineering or related discipline / Risk Management or related area; with a SAMTRAC / NEBOSH qualification; Auditor qualification an advantage
• Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in an operational environment (Factory / Agriculture), working in a health and safety role. Training in First Aider, Proto and Fire Prevention is an added advantage
• Knowledge of relevant Safety and health legislation and regulatory requirements;
• Ability to plan, organise and track activities for self and others; problem solving and analytical skills; administrative ability and attention to detail; sound interpersonal and communication skills to be able to convey information effectively and influence others.
• Report writing skills; ability to coach and facilitate learning; skills in MS Office
• Fire risk awareness and emergency preparedness understanding
• Suitably qualified applicants must provide certificates verified by Zambia Qualifications Authority (ZAQA).

Should you be interested in applying for any of these roles, please submit your detailed CV, copies of relevant qualifications, registrations and ID/Passport as a "single pdf document" for the attention of HR Business Partner Email: [email protected] indicating "Application – Specifying the job in the subject matter" in the subject line.

Note to internal applicants: All internal employees are required to complete the Internal Application Form and obtain relevant signatures when applying for vacancies.

Closing date for applications is 26th October 2026.

Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks (qualification, credit, security, background, and medical assessments) as part of the recruitment process where applicable.

Should you not hear from us within 4 weeks after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.

Postal Address;

HEAD OFFICE

Nakambala Estate, P.O. Box 670240, Mazabuka, Zambia

Telephone: +260-21-3-230666 / 230696 / 231111

Mobile: +260-977640572/3/4/5/6/7/8/9 Fax: +260-21-3-230116