Safety Compliance Officer

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Role: Safety Compliance Officer
Employer: Reputable construction company in Sierra Leone
Reports to: Managing Director
Application Deadline: 24 November 2025
Location: Sierra Leone and region (with Freetown based office)

Application Instructions: Submit CV and Cover Letter to info@afriqia-solutions.com with “Safety Compliance Officer” in Subject Line.

 

Overview

The company was registered on the 3rd of August 2010 and incorporated on the 16th of August 2016. It is a fully owned Sierra Leonean company that prides itself in delivering high quality services through its people.

The company has undertaken wide range of engineering projects including the construction and rehabilitation of schools, hospitals/health facilities, hotels, roads, bridges and culverts, boreholes, private accommodation, road marking etc. The company is also in the business rental of construction equipment and earth moving machines, manufacture blocks of different types and sizes, and different mix of concretes from their block making facilities located at Sussex and concrete batching plant located at Murray Town.

Their client portfolio includes government agencies, private sector, other agencies within and outside of the Republic of Sierra Leone.

 

The vision is to be a leading construction company in Sierra Leone and to be the company ofchoice for clients.

The Mission is to safely provide the highest level of service to clients by delivering all projects on time and within budget.

 

Key Purpose

The successful candidate will design, implement, and manage safety and regulatory compliance programs across company’s construction operations including public (road infrastructure) and commercial building projects. Safety Compliance Officer will ensure that all risk management processes are adequately and properly implemented to achieve safe, compliant, and ethically run construction sites. 

 

Roles and responsibilities

Policy and Procedure Management

  • Develop and enforce company’s construction health and safety program for large-scale, multi-site construction projects.
  • Ensure company’s construction HSE & compliance is aligned to OSH and ISO 45001 as guidance.
  • Track regulatory changes and client-specific HSE standards and update plans accordingly.
  • Collaborate with project managers and construction teams to review and improve safety metrics from pre-construction planning to project closure (leading and lagging indicators) and maintain safety dashboards for management review.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation and reporting of site inspections, incidents, training and regulatory compliance across sites.

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Risk Assessment and Controls

  • Perform regular site safety inspections and audits; coordinate internal and external audits, including subcontractor safety performance reviews.
  • Conduct detailed risk assessments for all construction projects sites and activities, job safety analysis and audits.
  • Oversee contractor safety programs, permit-to-work systems, lockout/tagout, hot-work permits, and subcontractor safety pre-qualification.
  • Develop and oversee emergency preparedness, including drills, evacuations, first aid response for all construction sites.
  • Lead investigation into incidents, accidents or near-misses and prepare reports with cause analysis and corrective measures
  • Ensure environmental protection measures on sites (waste management, spill response, dust control, erosion control) and compliance with permits.

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Engagement and Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Supervise and train company’s core team on advanced safety practices to embed a culture of safety, quality, and ethics.
  • Lead safety training and orientation for all employees, supervisors, and subcontractors; maintain training records and ensure competency.
  • Interface with government inspectors, client representatives and auditors as required.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement and behavioural safety throughout the workforce.

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Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, or a related field. Master’s degree or certified safety professional credentials a plus.
  • 5+ years of construction safety and compliance experience, with a track record on road, infrastructure, and/or commercial construction projects.
  • Certifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent preferred.
  • Proficiency in safety management systems, permit-to-work, lockout/tagout, and emergency response coordination.
  • Familiarity with national environmental legal regulations and international health and safety standards, auditing standards (internal/external), ISO 45001 and environmental management practices.
  • Proficient with MS Office; experience with safety software, incident reporting systems, and data analytics for safety metrics.

 

Skills and Competencies:

  • Safety leadership and culture development
  • Regulatory knowledge and compliance management
  • Crisis and Risk management
  • Auditing and continuous improvement
  • Data analysis and KPI development
  • Training design and delivery
  • Communication, influence, and teamwork
  • Ethical judgment, confidentiality, and integrity
  • Ability to work on-site at active construction locations; willingness to travel to project sites as required

 

Compensation & Benefits  

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits and allowance package
  • Professional development opportunities