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Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ) and Community Officer

Ivanhoe Mines (MBEZE Resources Ltd) Lusaka, Zambia

Full-time Remote Closes 18 Nov 2026 · 19 days left

Lusaka, Zambia Full-time Remote Closes 18 Nov 2026

This is a permanent position for a SHEQ and Community Officer at Ivanhoe Mines, specifically working for MBEZE Resources Ltd in Zambia. The role is based in Lusaka, with extensive fieldwork required, including visits to exploration sites in North-Western Province near Zambezi. The company operates in the mining sector and seeks qualified candidates (both male and female) who are Zambian nationals.

Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with safety and environmental rules across all workplaces.
- Monitor work environments, halt unsafe activities, and provide safety training.
- Verify permits and legal documents, documenting issues in company systems.
- Manage environmental protection: inspect sites, clean up drilling areas, test water quality, and record rainfall/environmental data.
- Handle oil spills, report findings, and collaborate with the environmental team.
- Build and maintain community relationships through regular visits, meetings, and complaint resolution.
- Advise management on community issues and maintain accurate records.

Requirements:
- Certificate in SHEQ or equivalent experience.
- 2–5 years of experience in safety, mining, exploration, construction, or engineering.
- Valid Zambian driver’s license and fluency in English.
- Preference for knowledge of local languages (Kaonde, Lunda, or Luvale).
- Experience in stakeholder engagement, environmental management, risk management, and accident investigations.
- Ability to chair meetings, interpret survey results, and use MS Office/safety management software.

Benefits:
- Full-time position in a growing mining company.
- Experience in safety, environmental management, and community relations within Zambia’s mining industry.
- Open to Zambian nationals only. Applicants must submit certified copies of ID, driver’s license, and qualifications.