Project Sherq Officer

Company: Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc / Tiiwale

Organizational Unit: Estate Project Management Office

Reporting To: Resident Engineer

Location: Nchalo – Shire Valley Transformation Project, Malawi

Job Category: Fixed Term Contract (23 Months)

Qualifications & 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

Key Duties & 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 daily 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 MEPA 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

How to Apply:

Please send your application letters together with a 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: nchalohr@illovo.co.za

Closing Date: 30th September 2026

Additional Information:

Only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged
Illovo is an equal opportunity employer, and women are encouraged to apply
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is the country's leading producer of raw, refined and specialty sugars; employing more than 9,000 employees
Illovo Sugar (Malawi) plc is part of Illovo Sugar Africa Group; a wholly-owned subsidiary of Associated British Foods plc (ABF)
Sugar is our business but people are our sweetest assets