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“We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated, self-driven and self-disciplined hardworking candidate for the following position.”
Occupational Health & Safety Officer
Job Description
Job summary
Undertake occupational health and safety duties to ensure a supportive and healthy work environment by conducting routine safety inspection, investigating and follow up on any workplace accident and provide assistance in development and implementation a Health and Safety programme for the whole organisation.
Principal Duties & Responsibilities:
- Perform routine safety inspections on all work sites to ensure:
- a safe and healthy work environment is maintained
- compliance with relevant policies and the laws of Seychelles
- work procedures and practices are consistent with modern accident prevention techniques
- First Aid services and equipment meet current criteria
- Identify and address potential safety or health hazards to workers
- Ensure managers and workers are appraised of their responsibilities
- Perform risk assessment on SAA premises and apply appropriate control measures where applicable.
- Provide on-site training to SAA staff and management on Health & Safety matters, including hazard awareness programmes
- Follow up on any workplace accidents to ensure that the appropriate investigations and corrective actions /training take place;
- Ensure industrial hygiene and monitor possibly employee exposure to hazards
- Promote workplace health and safety to all SAA’s functional areas and ensure provision of personal protective clothing and equipment and their usage
- Ensure workplace standards meet national fire regulations and insurance requirements
- Create a supportive and healthy working environment for SAA’s workplaces by providing support, ensuring effective communication, and promoting
- Partake in joint inspections visits with the Senior OHS Officer organized by the Ministry of Health, Department of Environment, Seychelles Licensing Authority, Fire Brigade, Department of Agriculture and other overhead agencies.
- Obtaining copies of visit reports of findings and required corrective actions following above and be kept informed of progress.
- Sit on the SAA’s occupational health and safety committee
- Carry out breathalyzer test and Drug test after certification
Benefits
Remuneration:
The above posts come with attractive salary packages commensurate with qualifications and experience, incentives and benefits.
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualifications/Skills/Experience
- Diploma in Health & Safety, preferably in Environmental Health Science
- Minimum 2 Years experience in Health & Safety / Environmental Health
- Knowledge of disaster & relief management
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong computer skills
How to Apply
Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or forward your application/CV with copies of certificates, references, ID card to:
Human Resources / Administration Department
Seychelles Airports Authority
Seychelles International Airport
PO Box 1154, Pointe Larue
Mahe
OR
Email: [email protected]
Not later than Wednesday 15th July 2026
Please note that potential candidates will be subjected to pre-employment medical, drug and Breathalyser tests.
Note:
In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.
