Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Superintendent

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITY- HSE SUPERINTENDENT

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Position Title: Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Superintendent 

Reports to: Site Manager 

Site: Kalumbila

JVChantete is seeking a competent and proactive HSE Superintendent to support the implementation and monitoring of occupational health and safety standards across our operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with legal and company requirements

If you’re passionate about making a significant impact and being part of a dynamic team, we want to hear from you!

Job Summary

A Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Superintendent is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving an organization's health, safety, and environmental management systems. 

This is to ensure compliance with legal requirements and promote a safe and environmentally responsible workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and standards and ensure compliance 

• Identify workplace hazards and implement appropriate control measures. 

• Monitor waste management, pollution prevention, emissions, dust, noise, and water quality. 

• Lead investigations into accidents, incidents, near misses, and environmental events. 

• Develop and monitor corrective and preventive action plans. 

• Prepare detailed investigation reports and communicate findings.

• Conduct risk assessments and Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs). 

• Conduct HSE inductions for new employees and contractors. 

• Develop and maintain emergency response plans. 

• Monitor changes in HSE legislation. 

• Maintain HSE permits, licenses, and regulatory records and liaise with government inspectors and regulatory agencies. 

• Ensure contractors comply with company HSE requirements. 

• Develop and monitor HSE Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). 

• Supervise HSE Officers. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. 

• Professional HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent. 

• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001 and/or ISO 14001 is an advantage. 

Experience

• At least 5–8 years of HSE experience, preferably in mining, construction, or heavy industry. 

• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or management role. 

• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems. 

• Proven experience in incident investigations, risk management, and regulatory compliance. 

Skills and Competencies

• Strong leadership and people management skills. 

• Excellent knowledge of HSE legislation and standards. 

• Risk assessment and hazard identification. 

• Excellent communication and presentation skills. 

• Analytical and problem-solving abilities. 

• Ability to work under pressure and make sound decisions.

Application Details

Qualified candidates are invited to email their detailed CV ONLY, to info@jvchantete.com, using the subject line: “HSE Superintendent - Kalumbila” 

Closing Date: 12 August 2026