About Itracom Fertilizers Ltd

Itracom Fertilizers Ltd, headquartered in Dodoma, Tanzania, is a major agribusiness subsidiary of Itracom Holding. Established in 2025, the company has an annual fertilizer production capacity of one million metric tonnes, making it one of the largest fertilizer production plants in East Africa.

The company produces organo-mineral fertilizers under the FOMI brand, supplying markets in Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Malawi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

With more than 1,800 jobs created, Itracom Fertilizers Ltd contributes to socioeconomic development and agricultural productivity across the region. Its operations emphasize sustainability, safety, and innovation, with a commitment to compliance with Tanzania’s National Environment Management Council (NEMC), Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA), and Fire and Rescue regulations, as well as international standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Role Purpose

The Safety and Environment Protection Supervisor will ensure that Itracom Fertilizers Ltd operates in compliance with Tanzanian environmental and occupational safety legislation, applicable international standards, including ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and relevant International Finance Corporation (IFC) guidelines, as well as internal sustainability policies.

The successful candidate will safeguard environmental integrity and workplace safety by monitoring operations, preparing compliance reports, and advising management on practices that minimize pollution, workplace accidents, and ecological risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NEMC, OSHA, and Fire and Rescue regulations.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, including emissions, effluent, and hazardous waste management.
• Develop, implement, and enforce workplace safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Lead risk assessments and investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Train employees on environmental best practices and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Prepare environmental and safety compliance reports and maintain up-to-date permits and licences.
• Recommend environmentally friendly technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor workplace practices to identify potential environmental hazards and occupational safety risks.
• Promote a strong safety culture and sustainable operational practices throughout the factory.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Three to five years of experience in industrial safety and environmental compliance. Experience in fertilizer manufacturing, chemicals, or other industrial sectors is preferred.
• Registration with NEMC and OSHA.
• Strong knowledge of Tanzanian environmental legislation and international standards, particularly ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience in large-scale industrial operations, such as manufacturing, mining, oil and gas, cement, or chemical production.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively in English and Kiswahili.

• Ensure compliance with NEMC, OSHA, and Fire and Rescue regulations.
• Conduct environmental monitoring, including emissions, effluent, and hazardous waste management.
• Develop, implement, and enforce workplace safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Lead risk assessments and investigations into accidents and near misses.
• Train employees on environmental best practices and occupational health and safety requirements.
• Prepare environmental and safety compliance reports and maintain up-to-date permits and licences.
• Recommend environmentally friendly technologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor workplace practices to identify potential environmental hazards and occupational safety risks.
• Promote a strong safety culture and sustainable operational practices throughout the factory.

• Analytical skills
• Communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of Tanzanian environmental legislation
• Knowledge of ISO 14001
• Knowledge of ISO 45001
• Experience in industrial safety
• Experience in environmental compliance
• Experience in large-scale industrial operations
• English proficiency
• Kiswahili proficiency

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Occupational Safety, or a related field.
• Registration with NEMC and OSHA.