QHSE Officer job at Road Warriors Uganda

About Us

Road Warriors Transport and Logistics Ltd is a premier logistics and transportation company headquartered in Kampala, Uganda. Established with a vision to revolutionize the transportation industry in East Africa, Road Warriors is dedicated to providing reliable, efficient, and cost-effective solutions for all your logistics needs. At Road Warriors Transport and Logistics Ltd, we are driven by our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Our goal is to be the trusted partner of choice for transportation and logistics solutions in Uganda, delivering value and reliability to our clients while contributing to the growth of the regional economy.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring our QHSE policies and programs to ensure compliance with all applicable legal requirements and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Compliance & Regulation: Ensure all company operations comply with national QHSE legislation and international standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Risk Management: Conduct regular site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents and environmental impact.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into all incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Training & Development: Coordinate and deliver QHSE training, inductions, and workshops to educate employees and contractors on safety protocols and quality standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all QHSE activities, incidents, and audits. Prepare and submit regular performance reports to senior management.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in the development, maintenance, and testing of emergency response plans.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and improve product/service quality control processes to ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a QHSE role, preferably within the transportation, logistics sector.
• Strong knowledge of Ugandan QHSE laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with safety management software is a plus.

• Compliance & Regulation: Ensure all company operations comply with national QHSE legislation and international standards (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
• Risk Management: Conduct regular site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments to minimize workplace accidents and environmental impact.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into all incidents, accidents, and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Training & Development: Coordinate and deliver QHSE training, inductions, and workshops to educate employees and contractors on safety protocols and quality standards.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of all QHSE activities, incidents, and audits. Prepare and submit regular performance reports to senior management.
• Emergency Preparedness: Assist in the development, maintenance, and testing of emergency response plans.
• Quality Assurance: Monitor and improve product/service quality control processes to ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations.

• Strong knowledge of Ugandan QHSE laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with safety management software is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a QHSE role, preferably within the transportation, logistics sector.