Safety Officer
2026-04-03T18:29:33+00:00
Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)
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Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Logistics
Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Protective Services
2026-04-10T17:00:00+00:00
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K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
1 HSE System, Risk Assessment, and Inspections
- Develop, document, implement, and maintain a comprehensive OHSE management system aligned with the Uganda OSHA Act and the hazard profile of a container depot.
- Conduct comprehensive and systematic risk assessments across all ICD work areas at least twice per year and whenever a new activity or equipment is introduced.
- Conduct rigorous daily safety inspections of all ICD operational areas, issuing formal corrective action notices for all identified deficiencies.
2 Incident Investigation, Training, and Emergency Response
- Investigate every workplace accident, near-miss, and environmental incident thoroughly, producing detailed investigation reports with specific preventive recommendations.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training and induction for all new employees, contractors, and casual labourers before they commence operational duties.
- Plan and conduct emergency response drills at least quarterly, including fire evacuation, medical emergency, and hazardous material spill drills.
- Any other duties assigned .
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D R E Q U I R E M E N T S
REQUIREMENT DETAIL
- Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering
- Professional Certification Valid NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH International General Certificate is mandatory
- Experience Minimum 3 years' HSE experience in an ICD, port, container terminal, or heavy industrial environment
- Regulatory Knowledge Thorough knowledge of Uganda OSHA Act, NEMA environmental regulations, and ISO 45001/14001
- Develop, document, implement, and maintain a comprehensive OHSE management system aligned with the Uganda OSHA Act and the hazard profile of a container depot.
- Conduct comprehensive and systematic risk assessments across all ICD work areas at least twice per year and whenever a new activity or equipment is introduced.
- Conduct rigorous daily safety inspections of all ICD operational areas, issuing formal corrective action notices for all identified deficiencies.
- Investigate every workplace accident, near-miss, and environmental incident thoroughly, producing detailed investigation reports with specific preventive recommendations.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training and induction for all new employees, contractors, and casual labourers before they commence operational duties.
- Plan and conduct emergency response drills at least quarterly, including fire evacuation, medical emergency, and hazardous material spill drills.
- Any other duties assigned .
- Risk Assessment
- Safety Inspections
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Training
- Emergency Response Planning
- Knowledge of Uganda OSHA Act
- Knowledge of NEMA environmental regulations
- Knowledge of ISO 45001/14001
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering
- Valid NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH International General Certificate
JOB-69d0070d26a79
Vacancy title:
Safety Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Logistics, Category: Science & Engineering, Transportation & Logistics, Business Operations, Protective Services]
Jobs at:
Continental Container Terminals Ltd (CCTL)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, April 10 2026
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, April 3 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
K E Y R E S P O N S I B I L I T I E S
1 HSE System, Risk Assessment, and Inspections
- Develop, document, implement, and maintain a comprehensive OHSE management system aligned with the Uganda OSHA Act and the hazard profile of a container depot.
- Conduct comprehensive and systematic risk assessments across all ICD work areas at least twice per year and whenever a new activity or equipment is introduced.
- Conduct rigorous daily safety inspections of all ICD operational areas, issuing formal corrective action notices for all identified deficiencies.
2 Incident Investigation, Training, and Emergency Response
- Investigate every workplace accident, near-miss, and environmental incident thoroughly, producing detailed investigation reports with specific preventive recommendations.
- Develop and deliver comprehensive safety training and induction for all new employees, contractors, and casual labourers before they commence operational duties.
- Plan and conduct emergency response drills at least quarterly, including fire evacuation, medical emergency, and hazardous material spill drills.
- Any other duties assigned .
Q U A L I F I C A T I O N S A N D R E Q U I R E M E N T S
REQUIREMENT DETAIL
- Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree or Higher Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Engineering
- Professional Certification Valid NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH International General Certificate is mandatory
- Experience Minimum 3 years' HSE experience in an ICD, port, container terminal, or heavy industrial environment
- Regulatory Knowledge Thorough knowledge of Uganda OSHA Act, NEMA environmental regulations, and ISO 45001/14001
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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All suitable qualified and interested candidates should send their applications ( addressed to the Human Resource Manager) attached with CVs, certified copies of academic documents ( Originals are to be presented in interviews)and copies of stamped salary pay slips for December, January and February 2025-2026 by close of business 10th April 2026.
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