Health and Safety Officer (Full-Time)

Location: Accra, Ghana
Employment Type: Full-Time
Application Deadline: 10 July 2026

Join CDA Global Consult

CDA Global Consult is committed to delivering high-quality professional consulting services while promoting safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces. We believe that a strong health and safety culture is fundamental to operational excellence, employee wellbeing, and project success.

We are seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Health and Safety Officer to drive workplace health and safety initiatives, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of safety across our operations and client projects. If you are passionate about protecting people and promoting best practices in occupational health and safety, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

As the Health and Safety Officer, you will:

• Develop, implement, and monitor health, safety, and environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and programmes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, industry standards, and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, site audits, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses, and prepare detailed reports with recommendations to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver health and safety inductions, toolbox talks, and awareness training for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Monitor the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure compliance with established safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate health and safety records, inspection reports, incident logs, and compliance documentation.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation drills and incident response planning.
• Collaborate with project teams, contractors, and management to promote a positive safety culture.
• Monitor contractor compliance with health and safety requirements on project sites.
• Recommend continuous improvements to strengthen health, safety, and environmental performance.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following or a related discipline:

• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Environmental Science
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Environmental Engineering
• Or another relevant field.

Professional Certifications

Applicants must possess:

• NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC)

The following certifications will be an added advantage:

• IOSH Managing Safely
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor
• First Aid Certification
• Fire Safety Training
• OSHA Certification
• Environmental Management Certifications

Experience

Applicants should possess:

• Previous experience as a Health and Safety Officer, HSE Officer, Safety Coordinator, or in a similar role.
• Experience within the construction, engineering, manufacturing, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Practical knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and safety training.

Required Skills and Competencies

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental management principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify workplace hazards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and promote safe working behaviours.
• Good planning, organizational, and time management skills.
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• High ethical standards, professionalism, and sound judgment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting tools.

What We Offer

At CDA Global Consult, we offer:

• A competitive remuneration package.
• The opportunity to work on diverse and impactful projects across multiple industries.
• A collaborative and professional work environment.
• Continuous learning and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to contribute to building safer workplaces and supporting operational excellence.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online by clicking the Application button.