Health & Safety Specialist

About the role

Bolt is looking for a Health & Safety Specialist to lead occupational health and safety (OHS) compliance across its African markets and selected satellite countries. You will act as the regional expert, conducting audits, analysing safety data, and ensuring every Bolt team operates safely.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with legal OHS obligations, including risk assessments, mandatory training, and statutory documentation.
• Conduct regular audits, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions to closure.
• Establish and oversee HSE committees where required by local law.
• Own the health & safety data dashboard, collect and present quarterly performance metrics to leadership.
• Develop, lead, and measure global OHS training and awareness campaigns.
• Support satellite market teams with compliance guidance and manage external H&S consultants.
• Lead incident and crisis investigations and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Contribute to the global SOP review cycle to keep safety procedures current.

Required profile

• Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, Engineering, Risk Management, Compliance, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as NEBOSH, ISO 45001 auditor certification, or equivalent.
• Significant OHS experience with hands‑on compliance work in at least one market.
• Proven track record of running audits, managing documentation, and delivering safety training.

Required skills

• Risk assessment methodology
• OHS audit procedures
• Safety data analysis and dashboard reporting
• Incident investigation techniques
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 standards