Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer

About the role

Rent‑A‑Drum Namibia is seeking a proactive Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer to lead and strengthen HSE practices across its mining operations. You will ensure compliance with legal, client and company standards while fostering a safety‑first culture.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor HSE policies, standards and procedures.
• Conduct inspections, audits, risk assessments and safety inspections.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action tracking.
• Support emergency preparedness, response coordination and mitigation of operational risks.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports and compliance documentation.
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings and employee training initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of HSE systems and promote sustainability initiatives.
• Compile weekly and monthly HSE reports and monitor KPI performance.

Required profile

• Minimum Grade 12 education.
• At least 3 years of HSE experience in mining, industrial or heavy‑duty operations.
• Relevant qualification such as Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health Science or NEBOSH National General Certificate (or higher).
• Valid Code B driver’s licence and eligibility for mine‑specific driving authorization.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ISO standards and Namibia Occupational Safety and Health Act (NOSA) standards.
• Experience with incident investigation and reporting.
• Proficiency in risk assessment and safety inspection techniques.
• Ability to coordinate emergency response activities.
• Familiarity with HSE compliance and reporting systems.