Environmental Health & Safety Officer

• PositionEnvironmental Health & Safety Officer
• CompanyHCBS on behalf of a Manufacturing Client
• LocationNamanve, Uganda
• Job TypeFull-Time
• CategoryHealth and Safety Jobs in Uganda
• IndustryManufacturing
• Reports ToProject Head
• DeadlineThursday, 22 October 2026 (05:00 pm)

The hiring company is an unnamed client in Uganda’s manufacturing sector that is building a new plant in Namanve. Namanve is home to the Kampala Industrial and Business Park, one of the country’s main industrial zones, where many factories and heavy industrial plants operate. The advert’s preference for steel manufacturing experience suggests a heavy industrial operation where construction and commissioning safety carries real risk.

Recruitment for this role is managed by Human Capital Business Solutions (HCBS) Ltd, a boutique HR advisory firm headquartered in Kampala at the 4th Floor, Acacia Mall, Plot 14-18 Cooper Road, with a country office in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. HCBS works across HR advisory, talent acquisition and development (including its HCBS Academy), risk and compliance advisory, and business process outsourcing. In 2024 it signed a partnership with PECB, the ISO certification and training body, to bring ISO standards training to Ugandan businesses.

The EHS Officer will support the management and implementation of all works linked to the construction, installation, and commissioning of the client’s plant project. You will work with project managers to make sure every job meets the required safety standards, write and roll out safety policies and procedures, train all workers including new hires, and carry out daily Job Safety Analysis and work permit issuance for all tasks on site.

Day to day, you will supervise workmen’s compliance with site rules, investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses, maintain emergency response and evacuation plans, and keep accurate records of inspections, incidents, and training. You will also run regular site visits to check PPE and safety equipment, report findings to the Project Head, and help identify and manage the inventory of safety materials needed on site. The job needs someone comfortable being on site most of the time.

• Work with the other Project Managers to manage all works to the required safety standards and enforce safety regulations related to the plant project.
• Develop and implement safety policies, procedures, and practices in line with company standards, industry best practices, and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct safety training for all workers, including new hires, and ensure they understand and comply with safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Undertake Job Safety Analysis and issue work permits daily for all work to be carried out.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of all workmen and ensure they meet project safety standards, rules, and regulations.
• Investigate accidents, injuries, and near-misses, and prepare reports on causes and recommendations to prevent similar incidents.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of safety inspections, incidents, and training.
• Conduct regular site visits to identify potential issues, monitor the use and maintenance of safety equipment including personal protective equipment, and report to the Project Head.
• Assist in identifying all safety-related materials and equipment required for project work, and manage the inventory of these items on site.

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.

Work Experience

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in heavy industrial environments, preferably in the steel manufacturing sector.

Additional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of relevant safety regulations, industry best practices, and hazard identification and risk assessment techniques related to the project.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.
• Ability to read and interpret safety regulations and technical documents.
• Willingness to work on site as required.

Technical Skills

• Job Safety Analysis & Permits: Able to run daily JSAs and issue permits to work for construction and commissioning tasks.
• Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment: Confident spotting and rating hazards in heavy industrial and construction settings.
• Incident Investigation: Can investigate accidents and near-misses and write clear root-cause reports with practical fixes.
• Emergency Planning: Able to build and maintain evacuation procedures and first aid protocols.
• Safety Records & Software: Keeps inspection, incident, and training records accurate using MS Office and safety management tools.
• PPE & Safety Equipment Control: Monitors correct use, condition, and stock of PPE and safety equipment on site.

Soft Skills

• Communication: Explains safety rules clearly to workers, engineers, and contractors.
• Teamwork: Works well with mechanical, electrical, and civil teams under one project.
• Problem Solving: Handles several safety issues at once without losing track of priorities.
• Firmness: Enforces safety rules on site even under schedule pressure.
• Attention to Detail: Reads regulations and technical documents carefully and applies them correctly.

The advert does not list salary or benefits. The main value is the experience: owning safety on a plant construction and commissioning project in Namanve, one of Uganda’s busiest industrial areas, builds the kind of project HSE record that larger manufacturers, oil and gas contractors, and construction firms look for.

• Own safety on a new plant build, from construction through installation and commissioning.
• Work in Namanve, a major Ugandan industrial hub, building experience that transfers to other heavy industry.
• Lead safety training, JSAs, and permits, giving you a hands-on, high-responsibility HSE role.
• Work across mechanical, electrical, and civil teams and see the full plant project lifecycle.
• Report directly to the Project Head, with clear visibility for your work.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Send your application letter, resume, and academic documents in PDF format to recruitment@hcbsltd.com with “HCBSU-EHS- EHS OFFICER” as the email subject. The deadline is 05:00 pm, Thursday, 22 October 2026. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted, and female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Use the exact email subject “HCBSU-EHS- EHS OFFICER” so your application is filed correctly.
• Combine your letter, resume, and academic documents into PDF format, as the advert requires.
• Show your heavy industrial experience clearly, and highlight any work in steel manufacturing or plant commissioning.
• Give examples of incidents you investigated and the changes you put in place afterwards.
• Mention any NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar safety certifications, plus the safety software you have used.
• Describe how you have run JSAs and permit-to-work systems on past projects.
• Apply before 05:00 pm on Thursday, 22 October 2026. Late emails will not count.