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Safety & Health Officer
- Port Louis
- Not disclosed
- Posted May 12, 2026
- Closing 11/06/2026
- Environmental / Health and Safety / Quality
- Safety Officer
- Health Officer
- Environmental Safety
- Occupational Health
Job Description
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At General Construction, the safety , health and wellbeing of our employees remain the top-most priority. We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and compliant working environment across all our operations. We are currently looking for qualified and motivated ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ฒ๐๐ & ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น๐๐ต ๐ข๐ณ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ to join our team and help us uphold the standards of OSHA 2005 & its regulations as well as other related legislation.
Key Responsibilities
As a Safety & Health Officer, your core duties, in line with Section 20 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2005, will include:
- Conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments across worksites and operational areas.
- Identifying hazards and recommending preventive and corrective measures to minimise risks.
- Investigating accidents, incidents, dangerous occurrences, and employee complaints, and preparing detailed reports.
- Delivering Safety & Health inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness sessions to both local and expatriate workers, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
- Assisting in the implementation and continuous improvement of the companyโs Health & Safety Management System.
- Ensuring compliance with Safety & Health procedures, PPE requirements and deliveries, and legal obligations across sites.
- Supporting emergency preparedness and crisis response initiatives.
- Being available to work flexible or odd hours when operational and site requirements demandโ.
- Liaise with relevant authorities.
Ideal Profile & Qualifications
- โBachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health / OSH Management from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Higher Education Commission, in line with OSHA 2005 requirements.
- Previous experience as a Safety & Health Officer, preferably within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of Mauritian Safety & Health legislation and construction safety practices.
- Good analytical and reporting skills with the ability to conduct investigations and prepare clear reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and possession of a valid driving license.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.
- โBachelor of Science (Hons) in Occupational Safety & Health / OSH Management from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Higher Education Commission, in line with OSHA 2005 requirements.
- Previous experience as a Safety & Health Officer, preferably within the construction industry.
- Strong knowledge of Mauritian Safety & Health legislation and construction safety practices.
- Good analytical and reporting skills with the ability to conduct investigations and prepare clear reports.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace and possession of a valid driving license.
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process.