Safety & Health / Compliance Officer

Career Opportunity

SAFETY & HEALTH / COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Established in 1989 and part of Ciel Textile, the textile cluster of CIEL Group, CDL Knits Ltd is the Fabric Mill division of the Tropic Knits Group.  Delivering high-quality fabrics to global markets, our fully integrated knitting, dyeing, and finishing facility is located in Forest Side, Mauritius.

Proudly Great Place to Work®-certified, we are recognized for our people-first culture and unwavering commitment to employee well-being.

We are seeking a dedicated Safety &Health Officer to join our team and ensure that our operations meet the highest labour, safety and ethical standards.

What you will be doing:

• Implement and monitor safety and health policies and procedures across our textile mill and garment manufacturing operations.
• Conduct workplace inspections and risk assessments, recommend preventive measures and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor key risks relating to machinery, chemicals, fire safety, electrical installations, ergonomics and the working environment.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Deliver safety training and awareness sessions, coordinate emergency drills and promote a strong safety culture.
• Work closely with production, maintenance and HR teams to maintain safe working conditions and meet applicable legal and customer requirements.
• Coordinate Safety and Health Committee meetings and follow up on agreed actions.

What are we looking for?

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Business or a related field
• Knowledge of Labour Laws, OSHA and social compliance standards (Higg FSLM/SLCP, SMETA, WRAP or similar) or exposure to Social Audits Will be an advantage
• Strong report writing, analytical and risk assessment skills
• Knowledge of social compliance requirements and experience with social audits in the textile and garment industry will be an advantage.
• Good Microsoft Office skills and ability to manage data on digital platforms
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence dealing with auditors, customers and management
• Well organised, reliable, able to meet deadlines and work independently
• Integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Comfortable working in a multicultural environment

Location: Forest Side, Mauritius.

We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Management reserves the right to call only the best candidates for an interview. If you have not received any communication after the deadline, feel free to call us for any query.