Part-Time Occupational Safety and Health Officer

About the role

TeamWork Mauritius, a consulting and technology integration firm with a presence in Europe, Asia and North America, is looking for a part-time Occupational Safety and Health Officer. The officer promotes a safe and healthy working environment by monitoring workplace safety, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, carrying out risk assessments and inspections, and recommending preventive measures.

Key responsibilities

• Review existing safety and health policies, procedures and records and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005 and other applicable laws.
• Carry out regular workplace inspections and risk assessments and follow up on corrective actions.
• Assess psychosocial risks such as stress, excessive workload, long hours, burnout and screen fatigue, and recommend preventive measures.
• Promote employee wellbeing and mental health awareness, and advise on support channels.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near-misses and report them as required by law.
• Plan and conduct fire drills, check fire safety and first aid equipment, and organise safety training and inductions.
• Support the Safety and Health Committee, keep safety records up to date, and advise management on safety matters and legislative changes.
• Propose and implement new safety and wellbeing initiatives and report regularly on safety performance.

Required profile

• Diploma or degree in Occupational Safety and Health, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of Mauritian health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of workplace psychosocial risk and wellbeing (an advantage).

Required skills

• Good communication in English and French.
• Strong attention to detail and report writing.
• Able to work independently and manage time well.
• Discreet and approachable on sensitive wellbeing matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Flexible work environment.