Job Title: Assistant Manager (Environment Health Safety & Sustainability)
Organisation: Oil Palm Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kalangala, Uganda
About US:
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL), is a joint venture between Wilmar international, Josovina of Singapore, Bidco Uganda Limited and the Government of the republic of Uganda. Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL) has established over 6,500 hectares of oil palm supported by over 4,500 hectares of small holder farmers on Kalangala Bugala Island with two palm oil mills of 20TPH capacity. Replicating the Kalangala model, we are also undergoing development of new nucleus and small holder’s estates in Masaka, Kyotera and Buvuma.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate activities EHSS activities within the various plantation sites (OPUL, OSBL and OPBL)
- Supervise all EHSS officers
- Implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability.
- Coordinate ESG reporting for all sites
- Develop, implement, administer and maintain EHS protocol on use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs
- Review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
- Prepare and implement the EHS training plan in coordination with the Sustainability Lead.
- Formulate corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans.
- Carry out accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
- Promote EHS plans, monitor, evaluate and report performance against plans.
- Audit expertise and ensure execution of monthly/ quarterly audit findings.
- Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and safety, including government institutions.
- Provide advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments.
- Compile EHS data and report all incidents / accidents accurately and within specified time frame.
- Participate in implementing the corporate EHSS strategy and objectives.
- Provide expert advice on EHSS matters to management.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The Candidate must be a holder of a BSc in Environmental Management; BSc Engineering; BSc. Natural Resources Management
- Possession of Environmental Management Certificates is an added advantage.
- Good Organizational, Planning and Presentation Skills
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety Legislation.
How to Apply:
Suitably qualified candidates can apply or hand-deliver their Applications to the HRD – OPUL, P.O BOX 990029 Kalangala. Or email [email protected]
Deadline: 15th June 2025
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