Job Title: Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Manager
Organisation: Balaji Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
BALAJI GROUP EA LTD has been producing packaged mineral water for over two decades. In 2010, BALAJI GROUP launched a more significant and greener endeavor by establishing its agriculture unit, “BALAJI AGRO INDUSTRIES” In line with our greater-Ugandan food sustenance goals, we stepped into the biscuits industry and pledged a commitment to producing superior products at affordable prices. We have been making high-quality biscuits, flavored drinks, and purified water with great passion and devotion under the brands “LIFELINE” and “ATIS.”
Job Summary: Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and sustainable workplaces? Balaji Group (EA) Limited is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment Manager to lead the implementation of effective health, safety, and environmental management systems across our operations in Uganda.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, review, and implement HSE policies, standards, and procedures in line with Ugandan legislation majorly the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 2006, NEMA guidelines, relevant international best practices and internal company safety requirements.
- Liaise with regulatory bodies and ensure timely submission of reports, permits, and compliance documentation.
- Conduct regular workplace risk assessments, audits, and inspections to identify hazards and facilitate implementation of control measures.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action implementation.
- Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility at all organizational levels by organizing and facilitating HSE training programs.
- Oversee environmental management initiatives, including waste management, pollution prevention, and resource conservation.
- Ensure environmental impact assessments (EIAs) and audits are conducted where required.
- Prepare and submit periodic HSE performance reports to management.
- Maintain HSE records, including training logs, incident reports, and safety inspection checklists.
- Implement best practices and new technologies to enhance workplace safety and sustainability.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certification in HSE.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in HSE management or related field.
- In-depth knowledge of Ugandan HSE laws and regulations.
- Strong leadership and communication skills
Personal Attributes
- High integrity and attention to detail.
- Proactive and solution oriented.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit their applications, detailed CV, and copies of academic documents to [email protected]
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60