About Eskom:
Eskom Uganda Limited (EUL) is a subsidiary company of Eskom Enterprises based in South Africa. Our business is operating and maintaining Nalubaale and Kiira hydroelectric Power Stations. Our mission is to be the Centre of Excellence in Power Concession Management.
Job Summary: The SHEQ Officer offers technical input in the Safety and Health management business plan to drive the business strategic initiatives and objectives of Zero Harm.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Stays abreast with the emerging trends and developments In Safety und Health management
· Actively engage with key stakeholders within risk function such ai NEMA, Ministry of Labour among others.
· Execute and maintain Safety and Health management systems to ormuro adherence to standards and regulatory requirements.
· Maintain an effective incident risk control prevention programme
· The incumbent will implement a culture of Zero Harm among staff and external stakeholders especially during maintenance works.
· Coordinate administrative tasks in the section of audits, IncidorU investigations and safety and health culture surveys
· Render support in the implementation of the Health management plan by compiling the job based occupational health hazards and coordinate health awareness programs
· Regularly review and scan environment (relevant material- SHEQ) to ascertain; New bills & legislation of impact to the business, emerging risks, best practices.
· Maintain zero significant findings within the risk department
· Confirm completeness of Safety and Health records and ensure Business Information Portal updates of all HS information.
· Take part in the planning for safety and health business requirement across other departments
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicant should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental health/industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering.
· Certificate in Safety, Health, Environmental or Quality advantage
· At least three years’ work experience in a similar role in an industrial environment.
· Computer literacy skills
· Working knowledge of Plant safety and Safe working Practice
· Good report writing skills, supervisory skills, presentation skills, good interpersonal and communication skills
· Ability to work on own initiative as well as in a team.
· Demonstrated Power Plant Knowledge is an added advantage
How to Apply:
All interested and suitable candidates should send their cover letter and CV including three referees with the subject line indicating the position applied for in the email to our on- line address below;
Human Resources Department,
Eskom Uganda Limited,
Nalubaale Power Station,
P.O. Box 942, Jinja Uganda
E-mail to: recruitment@eskom.co.ug
NB: Your name and the position you are applying for should be indicated in the subject field of your email.
Deadline: 8th November, 2015