SHEQ Officer EnviroServ Uganda

Position Ref No: EUL/SS/05
Department: Support Services
Closing Date: 20 September 2022
Location: Kampala
Direct Manager: SHEQ Manager

Job Purpose
• To identify potential hazards and provide solutions related to the daily Logistics activities.
• To assist management in ensuring legal compliance of the department with SHEQ requirements.
• To aid the department in preparing for audits and to facilitate both internal and external audits. To manage SHEQ systems and related administration of the department.

• Educational Qualifications
• Relevant degree/ Diploma.
• Nebosch Certification

• Experience Requirements
• 5 years of experience in HSE practice in a similar environment.

• Knowledge
• Knowledge of applicable legislation.

• Other Requirements
• Must be able to communicate, read and write clearly and professionally in English.
• Intermediate computer skills (Microsoft Office. Word, Excell, PowerPoint
• Report writing skills
• Presentation skills
• Problem-solving
• Analytical
• Innovation
• Results driven
• Detail orientation
• Time management

• Key Job Responsibilities
• Business Process / Admin
• To assist with and implement a SHEQ administration and record system as required by the internal SHEQ audit system, related to all activities of the department.
• Facilitate departmental SHEQ meetings and ensure that minutes are drafted and distributed.
• Ensure/enforce contractor’s compliance on site (e.g. Induction, work permits, risk assessments, contractor’s files and related documents).
• Conduct accident investigations where required.
• Implementation of corrective actions.
• Oversee the updating and audit correctness of the SHEQ Management system.
• Ensure risk assessments are done where required.
• Ensure ISOMartix is utilized.
• Promote SHEQ awareness through toolbox talks, incident recalls risk assessments, job observations, SHEQ Alerts and other safety incentive initiatives.
• Assist in implementing the findings of audit results.
• Draft non-conformances and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
• Assist in the implementation of SHEQ objectives and targets as set by site management.
• Monitor safe behaviour through behavioural observations
• Create and implement safety checklists (e.g. fire equipment, electrical equipment, etc.)
• Liaison with site Health and Safety representatives.
• Review compliance with company rules and procedures.
• Conduct equipment inspections for legal compliance and to promote safe conditions
• Record, update and organize all SHEQ-related documentation.
• People / Development
• Conduct regular awareness training on all sites
• Ensure Health and Safety representative, PPE, Risk assessment, first aider, firefighter and handling of hazardous training is up to date.

• Key Competencies
• Essential
• Applying expertise and technology
• Analysing
• Adhering to principles and values
• Writing and reporting
• Learning and researching
• Delivering results and meeting customer expectations
• Presenting and communicating information
• Adapting and responding to change

• Desirable
• Deciding and initiating action
• Relating and networking
• Following instructions and procedures
• Working with people