Project SHERQ Officer

Occupational Health & Safety
Nchalo
September 16, 2026

Job Description

Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is Hiring Project SHERQ Officer.

Position: Project SHERQ Officer
Org Unit: Estate Project Management Office
Reporting: Resident Engineer
Location: Nchalo – Shire Valley Transformation Project
Job Category: Fixed Term Contract (23 Months)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Implements the project SHERQ Management Plan, develops site-specific procedures and risk controls, and ensures uniform safety standards across all major contractors.
  • Administers Permit-to-Work systems (excavation, confined spaces, hot work), verifies utility clearances, and enforces trench safety measures such as shoring, barricading, and signage.
  • Performs routine site audits, safety walks, and hazard assessments specifically targeting excavation works, pipe laying, and heavy lifting operations.
  • Aligns operations with Malawi occupational health and safety requirements and MPEA ESMP standards, managing controls for erosion, soil, waste, dust, noise, and water protection.
  • Directs accident, near-miss, and root-cause investigations, tracks corrective actions, and maintains emergency response plans and drills.
  • Leads site inductions, task briefings, and toolbox talks for all personnel while promoting safety awareness campaigns and supervising contractor SHERQ teams.
  • Participates in constructability/risk meetings with site managers, oversees GRP piping safety/quality controls, and escalates critical risks directly to the Construction Manager. Compiles monthly HSE statistical reports, tracks man-hours and injury metrics (LTIs, medical cases), analyzes trend data, and maintains official SHERQ compliance registers for project leadership.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Diploma/Degree in occupational health and safety, Engineering or equivalent. Those with a SAMTRAC/NEBOSH qualification; ISO 9001/Lead Auditor qualification will have an advantage.
  • 5–10 years experience in Occupational Health and Safety, preferably in a construction environment.
  • Good communication skills (Verbal and Written), with the ability to engage and influence others; project management skills, good working knowledge with community stakeholders.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your application letters together with detailed CV with copies of relevant certificates, traceable referees and National ID to:

The Human Resources Mill Head,
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) Plc,
Private Bag 50,
Blantyre.

Or through email: [email protected]

Closing date: 30th September 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged.

Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply.

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