Health, Safety, Environment & Social Assistant Job at Yalelo Uganda

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Health, Safety, Environment, and Social activities in collaboration with the HSE Officer.
• Support the implementation of workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensure the company complies with relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Promote continuous improvement of a strong HSE culture across the organisation.
• Conduct workplace inspections and identify potential safety risks and hazards.
• Support investigations of workplace incidents, accidents, and near misses.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions to improve workplace safety.
• Support environmental management activities and ensure compliance with environmental requirements.
• Monitor safe handling and storage procedures for potentially hazardous materials.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, and documentation.
• Assist in preparing HSE reports and updates for management review.
• Support employee awareness campaigns, safety trainings, and HSE communication initiatives.
• Work with teams to promote safe working practices and improve safety performance.
• Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Education, Qualifications & Experience

• Diploma in Environmental Management or a related field.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment (OHSE) is an added advantage.

Required Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in Health, Safety, Environment (HSE), Occupational Safety, or related roles.
• Practical knowledge of workplace safety procedures and environmental management practices.
• Experience working with safety regulations, compliance requirements, and reporting procedures.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Good knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation and procedures.
• Understanding of workplace hazards and safe handling practices for hazardous materials.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage challenging situations professionally.
• Attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety standards.

Additional Information

• Recruitment will be conducted on a rolling basis.
• Yalelo Uganda does not request payment or any form of money at any stage of the recruitment process.
• The organisation encourages applications from qualified female candidates as part of its commitment to gender diversity.

How to Apply