Position : Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer – Accra
Job Description
The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Officer at GreenGate Foods is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental management systems to ensure compliance with Ghanaian regulations, food safety standards, and company policies. The role supports a safe, hygienic, and environmentally responsible food processing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety
- Develop and enforce workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard identification within the production facility.
- Ensure safe handling, storage, and use of machinery, chemicals, and raw materials.
- Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead safety training and awareness programs for employees.
- Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
Environment
- Monitor and manage environmental impacts such as waste disposal, effluent management, and emissions.
- Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards set by EPA Ghana.
- Promote environmental sustainability initiatives, including waste reduction and energy efficiency.
Compliance & Food Safety Support
- Support compliance with food safety standards such as GMP, HACCP, and ISO 22000.
- Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and documentation.
- Coordinate with regulatory bodies and auditors during inspections.
- Ensure emergency preparedness, including fire safety and evacuation procedures.
Required profile for job ad : Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer – Accra
Qualifications & Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
- Professional HSE certification is an added advantage.
- Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in HSE, preferably in food processing or manufacturing.
- Knowledge of Ghanaian health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Familiarity with food safety systems (HACCP/GMP).
- Strong communication, training, and report-writing skills.
Key Competencies
- Attention to detail
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to enforce safety standards firmly but fairly
- Team-oriented with good leadership skills
- High level of integrity and professionalism
Job criteria for job ad : Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer – Accra
- Job category : Production, maintenance, quality
- Industries : Consumer goods – Food-processing industry – Import-export business – Industry, production, manufacturing and other
- Employment type : Permanent contract
- Region : Greater Accra
- City : Accra
- Remote work : Hybrid
- Experience level : 5 to 10 years – More than 10 years
- Educational level : High school – Technical school – College – HND – Bachelor – Master – Doctorate
- Spoken language : english > fluent
- Number of Position(s) : 1
- Team management : Yes



