SGS is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 96,000 employees operate a network of 2,700 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Shall facilitate strategic intent of the company and of the client on QHSE
• Project’s local day-to-day implementation of OIMS and clients EHS systems
• Ensuring records associated with HSE, Security and Sustainability arrangements as specified in reference OIMS/EHS systems are maintained.
• Ensure that all open actions are closed in a timely manner by coordinating with key account manager, local management, and Country OI Manager.
• Escalating any Health & Safety, Environmental and Sustainability problems that cannot be resolved locally via the OI reporting structure and clients reporting system structure.
• Create framework for an integrated management system
• Tailor procedures and processes for reliability and maintainability
• Assist line management with the implementation of relevant ISO systems – where applicable
• Create quality, safety and environmental awareness at all staff levels
• Perform internal audits and assessments
• Implement non-conformance reporting and a corrective/preventative action system and follow-up all corrective, remedial actions and complaints
• Support and implement a hazard, near-miss and incident reporting and a corrective/preventative action system
• Manage medical surveillance and biological monitoring
• Manage any government related safety and environmental requirements
• Fleet monitoring, reporting and corrective actions
• Training on EHS and OI related topics
• Performance of hazard identification and risk assessments, EHS documentation review and compliance checks.
• Assist with incident investigations
• Compile monthly Global Safety Report
• Travel onsite to support SGS staff and managers on the ground within the business lines throughout the assigned area of responsibility
• At all times, comply with SGS Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct
• Carry out any other assignment as may be advised from time to time

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Hold a B.Sc. in social science, horticulture, Agricultural sciences or any other relevant course (with an element of safety) from a recognized university
• Professional Health and Safety qualification is an added advantage
• NEBOSH International General Certificate (added advantage)
• 2 Years quality management system experience
• 2 Years safety management system experience
• Have a valid certificate of good conduct
• Good interpersonal and communication skills – grassroot experience preferred.
• Sensitive to set timelines and targets
• Physically fit, hardworking, honest and performance driven
• Must be computer literate
• Must have a valid riding license
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Basic knowledge of HSE standards and riding competency are added advantages