JAMES ZIMBA
Lusaka,Zambia
Summary
Dedicated environmental management professional with expertise in Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015) and Environmental Risk Assessment. Proficient in compliance and regulatory reporting, incident investigation, and corrective action management. Skilled in sustainability advocacy and carbon footprint calculation, utilising tools such as SAP, AutoCAD, QGIS, Workiva, and IsoMetrix to drive effective environmental solutions. Committed to advancing sustainable practices within organisations while ensuring adherence to environmental regulations.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Environmental Officer – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Lumwana Mining Company
2025.01 - 2026.05
- Performed the development, implementation, and maintenance of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) in alignment with ISO 14001:2015 requirements
- Assist business partners and contractors in establishing effective environmental compliance frameworks.
- Champion workplace safety initiatives and support implementation of safety improvement programs.
- Improved environmental incident investigations and coordinate implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyse environmental performance data and prepare technical and regulatory reports.
- Manage environmental data management systems including Workiva and IsoMetrix.
- Support continual improvement initiatives through effective action tracking and implementation.
Assistant Land Surveyor (Part-Time)
Chikumbe Consultancy and Trading
2018.01 - 2026.05
- Coordinated and conducted field surveys and land measurements.
- Prepared topographic maps, survey diagrams, and site layouts.
- Advised clients on land selection and survey-related matters.
- Ensured compliance with applicable land and survey regulations.
- Managed customer concerns and provided practical solutions.
Environmental Officer
Zambia Sugar Plc
2022.01 - 2025.01
- Ensured compliance with environmental legal and statutory requirements across operations.
- Conducted environmental aspects and impacts assessments across agricultural, manufacturing, and supply chain operations.
- Supported development and implementation of environmental objectives, targets, and sustainability initiatives.
- Enforced requirements relating to waste management, water management, effluent discharge, air emissions, and hazardous chemical substances management.
- Managed environmental contractors and service providers on site.
- Coordinated operational controls including emergency preparedness and response testing.
- Compiled and submitted environmental regulatory reports.
- Facilitated closure of environmental incidents, audit findings, and non-conformances.
Safety Officer
Zambia Sugar Plc
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Supported implementation of the 5-Star NOSA SHE Management System and Group Level Guidelines.
- Coordinated SHERQ and Food Safety hazard identification and risk assessments.
- Promoted workplace safety compliance and implementation of safety procedures.
- Assisted in incident investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
- Conducted routine inspections and safety compliance monitoring.
Environmental Assistant
Zambia Sugar Plc
2019.01 - 2021.01
- Assisted in ensuring compliance with environmental legal and statutory requirements.
- Enforced environmental management requirements relating to waste, water, air emissions, effluent discharge, and hazardous substances.
- Conducted environmental aspects and impacts assessments and provided recommendations for improvement.
- Performed routine environmental compliance inspections.
- Coordinated emergency response protocol testing activities.
- Compiled environmental and regulatory reports.
- Facilitated closeout of environmental incidents and audit non-conformances.
Education
Master of Science - Environment and Natural Resources Management
The University of Zambia
2024.01 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
The University of Zambia
2014.01 - 2018.01
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Olympia Park Secondary School
2010.01 - 2012.01
Primary School Certificate - undefined
St. Paul’s Primary School
2001.01 - 2009.01
Skills
- Environmental Management Systems (ISO 14001:2015)
- Environmental Risk Assessment, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting
- Incident Investigation & Corrective Action Management
- Sustainability advocacy
- Carbon footprint calculation
- SAP
- AutoCAD
- QGIS
- Workiva
- IsoMetrix
Certification
- NOSA Internal Auditor
- Good Refrigeration Management of HCFCs and HFCs for Ozone Depleting Substances Control
- First Aid Certification
- Illovo Fundamentals of SHERQ
- Driving Licence – Class C1
REFERENCES
- Mwaala Frank, Sipilanyambe, Safety, Health, Environment, Risk, Quality and Food Safety (SHERQ & FS) Manager, MSipilanyambe@zamsugar.zm, +260 960 330882, Zambia Sugar Plc
- Duncan Elliot, Tembo, Environmental Specialist, DETembo@zamsugar.zm, +260 977107985, Zambia Sugar Plc, P.O. Box 670240, Nakambala Sugar Estate, Mazabuka, Zambia
- Director, +260 977 521415, Chikumbe Consultancy and Trading, Lusaka, Zambia
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Environmental Officer – Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
Lumwana Mining Company
2025.01 - 2026.05
Master of Science - Environment and Natural Resources Management
The University of Zambia
2024.01 - 2026.05
Environmental Officer
Zambia Sugar Plc
2022.01 - 2025.01
Safety Officer
Zambia Sugar Plc
2021.01 - 2022.01
Environmental Assistant
Zambia Sugar Plc
2019.01 - 2021.01
Assistant Land Surveyor (Part-Time)
Chikumbe Consultancy and Trading
2018.01 - 2026.05
Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources and Environmental Management
The University of Zambia
2014.01 - 2018.01
Secondary School Certificate - undefined
Olympia Park Secondary School
2010.01 - 2012.01
Primary School Certificate - undefined
St. Paul’s Primary School
2001.01 - 2009.01