Role Summary
The HSE Officer (Safety Commercial) supports the department’s safety services revenue stream (PPE sales, OHS consultancy, safety training) under the direct supervision of the Manager, Health & Safety Commercial Services. This role bridges business development and operational delivery: identifying tender opportunities, assisting in proposal writing, coordinating PPE logistics, supporting consultancy fieldwork, and maintaining client relationships for safety products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and track relevant PPE, safety equipment, and HSE consultancy tenders in public and private sectors (especially extractive industries).
• Assist in proposal/bid writing, including technical responses, pricing schedules, and capability statements.
• Conduct market research on competitor pricing, emerging safety products and client needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with client procurement and HSE teams to identify upsell opportunities.
• Assist in procurement, inventory management, storage, and distribution of PPE and safety equipment.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and clients (under manager’s guidance).
• Ensure PPE stock aligns with forecasted tender wins and repeat corporate orders.
• Coordinate timely delivery of PPE to client sites and manage proof-of-delivery documentation.
• Schedule and support OHS consultancy by preparing client documentation and field logistics.
• Assist in conducting safety training for staff and clients
• Maintain training records, issue certificates, and track training revenue per client contract.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections (internal and at client sites) to identify hazards and support consultancy recommendations.
• Maintain HSE records, incident reports, and safety documentation for client audits.
• Support the Manager in client HSE compliance activities (e.g., pre-qualification questionnaires, safety files for tenders).

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HSE service provision, including direct experience in:
  • Safety wear / PPE sales or procurement,
  • Proposal / bid writing for HSE-related contracts,
  • Supporting OHS training or consultancy.
• Good understanding of local OHS regulations and extractive industry safety standard

Added advantage:

• NEBOSH or IOSH certification.
• Basic knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 9001.

• Identify and track relevant PPE, safety equipment, and HSE consultancy tenders in public and private sectors (especially extractive industries).
• Assist in proposal/bid writing, including technical responses, pricing schedules, and capability statements.
• Conduct market research on competitor pricing, emerging safety products and client needs.
• Build and maintain relationships with client procurement and HSE teams to identify upsell opportunities.
• Assist in procurement, inventory management, storage, and distribution of PPE and safety equipment.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers and clients (under manager’s guidance).
• Ensure PPE stock aligns with forecasted tender wins and repeat corporate orders.
• Coordinate timely delivery of PPE to client sites and manage proof-of-delivery documentation.
• Schedule and support OHS consultancy by preparing client documentation and field logistics.
• Assist in conducting safety training for staff and clients
• Maintain training records, issue certificates, and track training revenue per client contract.
• Conduct routine workplace inspections (internal and at client sites) to identify hazards and support consultancy recommendations.
• Maintain HSE records, incident reports, and safety documentation for client audits.
• Support the Manager in client HSE compliance activities (e.g., pre-qualification questionnaires, safety files for tenders).

• Proposal/bid writing
• Market research
• Client relationship management
• Procurement
• Inventory management
• Negotiation
• Logistics coordination
• Safety training support
• Workplace inspections
• HSE record keeping
• OHS regulations
• Extractive industry safety standards

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in HSE service provision.
• Direct experience in safety wear / PPE sales or procurement.
• Direct experience in proposal / bid writing for HSE-related contracts.
• Direct experience in supporting OHS training or consultancy.
• Good understanding of local OHS regulations and extractive industry safety standards.
• NEBOSH or IOSH certification (added advantage).
• Basic knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 9001 (added advantage).