SHE-OFFICER – Walvis Bay Salt Holdings (Pty) Ltd 56 views

A minimum of a National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field is usually required. Certification such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate or NQF Level 5 SHE qualification is highly preferred, and registration with the Namibian Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is increasingly expected by employers.

Daily tasks include conducting site safety inspections, investigating incidents, delivering toolbox talks to multilingual crews, and ensuring compliance with Namibia’s Occupational Safety and Health Act (No. 8 of 2007). You’ll also maintain statutory records such as the Accident Book and Safety Committee minutes, often coordinating with local OSH inspectors from the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment Creation.

Namibian workplaces value respectful, consultative leadership — SHE-Officers are expected to engage meaningfully with workers across language and seniority levels, especially in diverse teams speaking Afrikaans, English, Oshiwambo, or Damara/Nama. Building trust through consistent presence on-site and culturally appropriate communication (e.g., using plain language in safety briefings) is essential for effective implementation of SHE protocols.

With experience and further certification (e.g., NEBOSH Diploma or NIOSH Advanced Practitioner status), SHE-Officers may advance to Senior SHE Advisor, SHE Manager, or HSE Coordinator roles — often within larger mining, construction, or manufacturing firms. Some transition into consultancy, training, or regulatory support roles, particularly with growing demand for ISO 45001 implementation across Namibian industries.

Standard benefits include 22–30 days annual leave, statutory sick leave, and participation in a registered pension fund (often a defined contribution scheme). Most reputable employers offer medical aid schemes accredited by the Namibian Medical Aid Scheme Council (NAMASC), and some provide additional allowances for PPE maintenance or professional development aligned with NIOSH CPD requirements.

Applications are typically submitted via email or online portals with a CV, certified academic/professional certificates, and a cover letter highlighting Namibian OSH legislation experience. Employers prioritise candidates with proven field experience in high-risk sectors, strong documentation skills for Namibian statutory reporting, and evidence of engagement with local safety committees or worker representatives — fluency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of local languages is a distinct advantage.