General information

Integrated Logistics Services - Tilenga Limited, a subsidiary of Africa Global Logistics (U) Limited, is committed to fulfilling its Oil and Gas contractual obligations in East Africa, particularly Uganda. As part of the MSC Group, a global leader in shipping and logistics, AGL stands as Africa's reference multimodal logistics operator. With a robust network of 250 subsidiaries across Africa, Haiti, and Timor, we specialize in tailored port, maritime, logistics, and rail solutions.

Our legacy, rooted in pioneering firms like SDV, SAGA, and SOCOPAO, was revitalized following their acquisition by the Bolloré Group in 1986. As of December 21, 2022, AGL operates under full ownership of the MSC family, enhancing our ability to drive growth across the continent through Africa’s first integrated logistics network.

With over a century of expertise and a dedicated team of more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL delivers innovative and customized logistics solutions essential for sustainable transformation in Africa. Our commitment to excellence empowers businesses and communities alike.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey with us? At AGL, we put Africa at the heart of our mission. Join us to make a significant impact as we shape the future of logistics on the continent!

Job description

Job Title

WAREHOUSING

QHSE Officer M/F

Contract Type

PERMANENT

Job Location

Africa, Uganda,

Working Hours

Full time

Mission Description

• To Support the QHSE Manager in the development, piloting, and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives on AGL Uganda sites, while proactively promoting and strengthening QHSE awareness and safe work behavior among all employees daily.

• Coordinate the safe movement of materials, cargo, equipment, and all related on‑site operations, including activities involving suppliers, contractors, and service providers

• Develop and oversee lifting plans for all lifting operations in accordance with applicable LOLER/BS/ISO lifting standards, working closely with the competent lifting personnel to ensure safe, compliant, and well-coordinated lifting activities across all operational sites

• Inspect all lifting accessories to ensure that they meet the required AGL standards prior to lifting.

• Provide oversight and guidance to site supervisors, operators, and drivers to enforce adherence to QHSE operational standards and safe work practices.

• Conduct pre-operational and on-going activities risk assessments on new sites and design risk mitigation measures

• Monitor sub-contractors and ensure compliance to AGL Group HSE standards

• Ensure weekly inspections are carried out at all sites and a report made on the same

• Provide HSE improvement proposals stating: the non-conformance, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and plan of implementation.

• Investigate the root cause QHSE complaints put forward by staff members, customers, clients, and contractors and log them into the near miss app or progress as well escalate report the results to the QHSE manager.

• Audit all work activities conducted under a Safe Work Permit to verify compliance with permit conditions, safety requirements, and approved control measures.

• Review and analyse all accidents and near‑miss incidents, identify root causes, recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions, and submit detailed investigation reports to the QHSE Manager.

• Conduct the regular inspection of firefighting, safety and emergency response equipment including First Aid Kits as well as conduct quarterly drills to familiarize staff with site ERP procedures. Maintains records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.

• Conduct regular inspections of all firefighting, safety, and emergency response equipment and lead quarterly emergency drills to ensure staff are fully familiar with site Emergency Response Procedures.

• Ensure that new staff, operations employees, contractors, and site visitors receive HSE inductions.

• Ability to investigate all accidents using 5 -WHY analysis or Fish bone, document and send reports to the QHSE Manager.

• Prepare monthly progress reports to line manager incorporating QHSE KPI's

• Maintain Safety Bulletin Board onsite

Profile

• Bachelor of Science /Environmental science or its equivalent

• 5 years work experience in a similar or related position

• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety

• Ability to provide detailed inspection reports including corrective and Preventive measures

• Qualification in implementation of EMS and OHSAS

• Other relevant Qualifications in HSE Practices

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Good knowledge of QHSE policies

• Excellent QHSSE Managerial Skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Analytical skills

• Computer skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

• Attention to detail

• Fluency in English language

• Excellent training skills.

• Excellent report‑writing skills.

• To Support the QHSE Manager in the development, piloting, and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and initiatives on AGL Uganda sites, while proactively promoting and strengthening QHSE awareness and safe work behavior among all employees daily.
• Coordinate the safe movement of materials, cargo, equipment, and all related on‑site operations, including activities involving suppliers, contractors, and service providers
• Develop and oversee lifting plans for all lifting operations in accordance with applicable LOLER/BS/ISO lifting standards, working closely with the competent lifting personnel to ensure safe, compliant, and well-coordinated lifting activities across all operational sites
• Inspect all lifting accessories to ensure that they meet the required AGL standards prior to lifting.
• Provide oversight and guidance to site supervisors, operators, and drivers to enforce adherence to QHSE operational standards and safe work practices.
• Conduct pre-operational and on-going activities risk assessments on new sites and design risk mitigation measures
• Monitor sub-contractors and ensure compliance to AGL Group HSE standards
• Ensure weekly inspections are carried out at all sites and a report made on the same
• Provide HSE improvement proposals stating: the non-conformance, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and plan of implementation.
• Investigate the root cause QHSE complaints put forward by staff members, customers, clients, and contractors and log them into the near miss app or progress as well escalate report the results to the QHSE manager.
• Audit all work activities conducted under a Safe Work Permit to verify compliance with permit conditions, safety requirements, and approved control measures.
• Review and analyse all accidents and near‑miss incidents, identify root causes, recommend appropriate corrective and preventive actions, and submit detailed investigation reports to the QHSE Manager.
• Conduct the regular inspection of firefighting, safety and emergency response equipment including First Aid Kits as well as conduct quarterly drills to familiarize staff with site ERP procedures. Maintains records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.
• Conduct regular inspections of all firefighting, safety, and emergency response equipment and lead quarterly emergency drills to ensure staff are fully familiar with site Emergency Response Procedures.
• Ensure that new staff, operations employees, contractors, and site visitors receive HSE inductions.
• Ability to investigate all accidents using 5 -WHY analysis or Fish bone, document and send reports to the QHSE Manager.
• Prepare monthly progress reports to line manager incorporating QHSE KPI's
• Maintain Safety Bulletin Board onsite

• Good knowledge of QHSE policies
• Excellent QHSSE Managerial Skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Computer skills (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)
• Attention to detail
• Fluency in English language
• Excellent training skills.
• Excellent report‑writing skills.

• Bachelor of Science /Environmental science or its equivalent
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
• Ability to provide detailed inspection reports including corrective and Preventive measures
• Qualification in implementation of EMS and OHSAS
• Other relevant Qualifications in HSE Practices