Job Vacancy: 1

Job Location: Kigoma

Company Overview: 

Third Man Limited (TML) is dedicated to producing world-class, organic honey while empowering the rural beekeepers who make it possible. Guided by our commitment to equality, integrity, and environmental stewardship, we partner with communities in western Tanzania to protect forest reserves, support sustainable livelihoods, and deliver chemical-free honey to conscious consumers.

Our work reflects our mission: to enable smallholder beekeepers to earn a fair income while safeguarding natural habitats, and our vision: to connect Tanzanian producers with global markets that value quality, sustainability, and social impact. With a team-driven culture built on trust, respect, and continuous improvement, we ensure every product meets the highest standards of safety, authenticity, and ethical production.

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HSSE Officer to support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of health, safety, security, and environmental systems across our processing facility, office, and field operations.

Job Purpose: 

The HSSE Officer will support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s health, safety, security, and environmental systems across processing, office, and field operations. The role focuses on early hazard identification, accurate reporting, practical training, and strong follow-up, while building a positive safety culture and ensuring regulatory compliance in collaboration with operations and business services leadership.

Job Responsibilities:

• Co-design and implement the company’s HSSE management system across processing, office, and field operations, ensuring systems are practical and consistently applied.
• Proactively identify, record, and follow up on hazards, near misses, incidents, and accidents, leading or supporting investigations and ensuring corrective and preventive actions are completed and effective.
• Conduct regular HSSE inspections, audits, and risk assessments at the facility and in the field, working with operational teams to address identified risks.
• Track, analyse, and report on HSSE indicators, including incidents, near misses, training coverage, and inspection findings, providing clear updates and trends to management.
• Deliver HSSE inductions and ongoing training for processing staff, office staff, Field Officers, and beekeepers, adapting training content to different operational and literacy levels.
• Promote a strong safety culture by providing on-the-job guidance, encouraging open reporting, and supporting supervisors and managers in embedding HSSE into daily work.
• Support the development and implementation of emergency preparedness and response plans, environmental management practices, and visitor and contractor safety procedures.
• Work closely with the Operations Manager and Business Services Lead, coordinate with HSSE Officers in sister companies, and support interactions with OSHA and other regulators to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Agriculture or a related field.
• Previous experience in an HSSE / HSE / OSH role, preferably in processing, agricultural, or field-based environments is an added advantage.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate and timely reporting
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to develop clear HSSE documentation and train others to use it
• Confident working directly with operational and technical staff
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Kiswahili
• Proactive, hands-on, and able to learn by doing
• Knowledge of ISO standards (e.g. ISO 45001 / ISO 14001) is an added advantage

Equal Opportunity Statement:

TML is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially women and those with diverse backgrounds.