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Namibia Health & Safety Manager

On-site in Luderitz, Namibia·Full-time·Added over a year ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Pescanova

13 open roles

Overview

Work mode
On-site, Luderitz, Namibia
Contract
Full-time
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

Background required: at least 3 years of experience in a similar position. A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Human Resources Management or similar is a must. Training in Healthe & Safety related field( SAMTRAC/NOSA) will be an added advantage.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • A full-time, permanent employment contract.

  • Opportunity to develop the Health & Safety Department

  • An attractive compensation package.

The role

Mission: To develop occupational risk prevention practices through the implementation of occupational risk prevention policies, as well as to collaborate in the design of action plans for the security of factory and/or port facilities and dealing with insurance providers (if necessary), under the guidelines of the HR Director, and with the aim of guaranteeing the safety of people, facilities and business activity of the organization.

What you'll do

1. Define the policy on occupational risk prevention and occupational health

  • To develop the mandatory documentation in the field of Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics and Applied Psychosociology, and to establish the action protocols.

  • Collaborate in the definition of action plans for monitoring and organising Health Surveillance.

  • Design and lead the implementation of emergency and evacuation plans, as well as annual mandatory drills.

  • Design and carry out training actions for new and periodic annual staff.

  • Define the criteria for the control of the Group's accidents and occupational diseases, report monthly to the Area Director and collaborate in setting objectives for their reduction.

  • Coordinate the participation of the business side in the Health and Safety Committees, by workplace, organization of meetings and participation in agreements.

  • Collaborate in the development of safe work policies and protocols in accordance with legal compliance. Management Manual.

  • Comply with the Safety Analysis (ER) protocol, hygienic measurements, ergonomic studies and medical examinations.

  • Control compliance with certifications

  • Supervise compliance with the monitoring procedure for the coordination of business activities.

  • Implement health campaigns.

  • Develop criteria for the selection and choice of personal protective equipment

  • Drafting of Occupational Risk Assessments of the production lines and job positions.

  • Ensure certifications and training are up to date.

  • Periodic training of personnel in the field of Occupational Safety.

  • Training of new staff according to the Law.

  • Accident investigations.

  • Job studies.

  • Environmental hygienic measurements.

  • Ergonomic studies of the workstations.

  • Establish technical characteristics of Personal Protective Equipment

  • Collaboration in psychosocial and work environment studies.

What We Offer

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Are you open to new professional projects? Are you looking to join a large multinational company with a presence in more than 16 countries within seafood sector? If you answered yes, read on, this is of interest to you.

From the Nueva Pescanova Group, we are looking for a Health & Safety Managerin Luderitz (NovaNam) to strengthen our team's Safety.

NovaNam LTD - Pescanova Group which consists of a group of food companies specialize in high sea fishing, fish farming and trading after a quick-freezing process. NovaNam LTD - Pescanova Group is regarded as the world leader in fish and seafood catching and processing, especially hake, squid and prawns. NovaNam LTD - Pescanova Group is one of the world's top fishing companies.

JOB DESCRIPTION: HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

Technical Function Development

What is expected from you?

People management responsibility: a Health and Safety technician and/or an assistant.

Soft skills: Courage, Results orientation, Agility, Team Development.

Where Will Your Workplace Be?

You will be based in Lüderitz, Namibia and report directly to the HR Director.

About Pescanova

Pescanova is a Spanish multinational seafood company headquartered in Vigo, Galicia, and one of the world's leading producers and distributors of fresh, frozen, and prepared seafood products. The company operates across the entire value chain, from fishing and aquaculture to processing and global distribution, with a strong presence in Europe, the Americas, and Asia. Its industrial centers in Spain, including those in Arteixo, Chapela, Porriño, and Catarroja, are key to its production and logistics operations.

For international professionals, Pescanova offers opportunities in a traditional yet globally oriented industry, with roles in maintenance, project management, and continuous improvement at its Spanish industrial sites. The company is headquartered in Vigo, a major fishing port in Galicia, and its work culture is rooted in the region's maritime heritage. While the company has faced financial restructuring in the past, it remains a significant employer in the Spanish seafood sector, and its international operations provide a diverse working environment.

Industry
Seafood
Founded
1960
Employees
5,000–10,000
Headquarters
Vigo, Spain
In Spain
Vigo, Arteixo, Chapela and 3 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Pescanova is headquartered in Vigo, Spain, a major European fishing port, offering a unique coastal lifestyle.
  • The company operates globally, with production and sales in Europe, the Americas, and Asia, providing international exposure.
  • Spanish language skills are likely essential for roles in industrial centers, though international operations may offer some English-speaking opportunities.
  • The company has undergone significant restructuring since 2013, so potential hires should be aware of its financial history.
  • Industrial roles are based in Galicia (Arteixo, Chapela, Porlín) and Valencia (Catarroja, Paterna), offering opportunities in different regions of Spain.

In their own words

About the company & team

Hierarchical relationship: you will report directly to the HR Director.

Internal and external stakeholders: HR, Factory Manager, Production Manager, Fleet Manager, Labor Relations Office (External), Union, etc.

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