Oil Palm Uganda Limited
Oil Palm Uganda Limited (OPUL), Oil Palm Buvuma Limited (OPBL), OPUL Sango Bay (OSBL) has established over 9000 hectares of oil palm supported by about 6000 hectares in three districts. The crude oil is shipped to the refinery at Masese Jinja at Bidco Uganda Limited (BUL) for manufacture into various products.
We conduct business in a more prosperous safe and environmentally sustainable manner that promotes the well-being of our shareholders, community, government, employees and customers. Our vision is to be the leading internationally competitive high yielding low-cost oil palm plantation and milling company producing sustainable palm oil. In a bid to fulfil this vision, we are hiring.
Job title: Assistant Manager (Environment Health Safety & Sustainability)
No of Posts: (1)
Reports to: General Managers, Sustainability Lead.
Duty Station: Uganda (Multi Sites)
Duties:
- Coordinate activities EHSS activities within the various plantation sites (OPUL, OSBL and OPBL)
- Supervise all EHSS officers
- Implement and maintain policies and guidelines on Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability.
- Coordinate ESG reporting for all sites
- Develop, implement, administer and maintain EHS protocol on use of PPEs and adherence to safety and health related programs
- Review and update the corporate EHS management system manual and monitor its implementation.
- Prepare and implement the EHS training plan in coordination with the Sustainability Lead
- Formulate corporate short term and long term EHS objectives and plans.
- Carry out accident and incident investigations and submit relevant reports.
- Promote EHS plans, monitor, evaluate and report performance against plans.
- Audit expertise and ensure execution of monthly/ quarterly audit findings.
- Maintain contacts with external parties regarding environment, Health and safety, including government institutions.
- Provide advice on Environment, Health and safety to line departments.
- Compile EHS data and report all incidents / accidents accurately and within specified time frame.
- Participate in implementing the corporate EHSS strategy and objectives.
- Provide expert advice on EHSS matters to management.
- Any other duties that may be assigned by management from time to time.
Requirements:
- The Candidate must be a holder of a BSc in Environmental Management; BSc Engineering; BSc Natural Resources Management
- Possession of Environmental Management Certificates is an added advantage.
- Good Organizational, Planning and Presentation Skills
- Good understanding of occupational health and safety Legislation.
HOW TO APPLY
Suitably qualified candidates can apply or hand-deliver their Applications to the HRD – OPUL,
P.O BOX 990029 Kalangala. Or email ofori.lartey@opul.co.ug not later than 15th June 2025.
