SHE Officer

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Acacia Foundation Limited, a manufacturing company in Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda, seeks a SHE Officer to lead workplace safety, health, and environmental management. The role requires compliance with Ugandan laws and ISO standards, risk assessments, training, and incident investigation. Candidates need a bachelor's degree, 4-7 years experience, and preferred NEBOSH/ISO certifications.

• Lead SHE management in a manufacturing company
• Ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act 2006 and National Environment Act 2019
• Conduct risk assessments, fire safety audits, and environmental impact assessments
• Organize training on first aid, fire safety, and emergency response
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions
• Oversee SHE audits and statutory inspections
• Requires 4-7 years of SHE management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, OHS, Engineering or related field

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Job - SHE Officer job at Acacia Foundation Limited Whatsapp, Telegram Groups Jobs by Categories LOGIN SHE Officer job at Acacia Foundation Limited Dashboard Job Detail Gold Featured Acacia Foundation Ltd Website : http://www.acaciafoundationltd.com/ 7 Days Ago SHE Officer 2026-07-21T05:31:50+00:00 Acacia Foundation Limited https://cdn.greatugandajobs.com/jsjobsdata/data/employer/comp_4196/logo/Acacia%20Foundation%20Ltd.jpg http://www.acaciafoundationltd.com/ FULL_TIME Matugga, Wakiso District Uganda 00256 Uganda Manufacturing Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Protective Services UGX MONTH 2026-07-31T17:00:00+00:00 8 Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda About Us: Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturing company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and high-quality production standards. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the laws of Uganda. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our team as SHE Officer. Purpose of the Role The SHE Officer will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental management systems. The role ensures compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), the National Environment Act (2019), and international standards (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001). Key Responsibilities Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), National Environment Act (2019), and related regulations. Risk Assessment: Conduct workplace risk assessments, fire safety audits, and environmental impact assessments. Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor SHE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Training & Awareness: Organize trainings on first aid, fire safety, accident prevention, and emergency response. Incident Management: Lead investigations of accidents/incidents, ensure root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Audit & Reporting: Oversee internal/external audits, statutory inspections, and prepare compliance reports. Contractor Oversight: Ensure contractors comply with company SHE policies and statutory requirements. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and enforce emergency response procedures, including fire drills. Sustainability Initiatives: Drive environmental stewardship and sustainability programs. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline. Professional certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 lead auditor) preferred. 4–7 years of experience in SHE management, preferably in Manufacturing, construction, or utilities sectors. Strong knowledge of Ugandan Labour laws, Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), and environmental regulations. Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management, and SHE audits. Key Competencies Leadership & Influence – Ability to drive safety culture across all levels. Analytical Skills – Strong risk analysis and problem-solving. Communication Skills – Clear reporting and training delivery. Technical Knowledge – PPE, emergency response, confined space, electrical safety, working-at-height. Continuous Improvement – Commitment to sustainability and compliance excellence. Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), National Environment Act (2019), and related regulations. Risk Assessment: Conduct workplace risk assessments, fire safety audits, and environmental impact assessments. Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor SHE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Training & Awareness: Organize trainings on first aid, fire safety, accident prevention, and emergency response. Incident Management: Lead investigations of accidents/incidents, ensure root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Audit & Reporting: Oversee internal/external audits, statutory inspections, and prepare compliance reports. Contractor Oversight: Ensure contractors comply with company SHE policies and statutory requirements. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and enforce emergency response procedures, including fire drills. Sustainability Initiatives: Drive environmental stewardship and sustainability programs. Leadership & Influence – Ability to drive safety culture across all levels. Analytical Skills – Strong risk analysis and problem-solving. Communication Skills – Clear reporting and training delivery. Technical Knowledge – PPE, emergency response, confined space, electrical safety, working-at-height. Continuous Improvement – Commitment to sustainability and compliance excellence. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline. Professional certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 lead auditor) preferred. 4–7 years of experience in SHE management, preferably in Manufacturing, construction, or utilities sectors. Strong knowledge of Ugandan Labour laws, Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), and environmental regulations. Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management, and SHE audits. bachelor degree 48 JOB-6a5f04464ac8c Vacancy title: SHE Officer [Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Manufacturing, Category: Science & Engineering, Business Operations, Manufacturing & Warehouse, Protective Services] Jobs at: Acacia Foundation Limited Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 31 2026 Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso District | Uganda Summary Date Posted: Tuesday, July 21 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed Similar Jobs in Uganda Learn more about Acacia Foundation Limited Acacia Foundation Limited jobs in Uganda JOB DETAILS: Location: Matugga, Wakiso District, Uganda About Us: Acacia Foundation Limited is a leading manufacturing company committed to operational excellence, innovation, and high-quality production standards. As an equal opportunity employer, we value diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, or any other protected characteristic under the laws of Uganda. We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated professional to join our team as SHE Officer. Purpose of the Role The SHE Officer will lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of workplace safety, occupational health, and environmental management systems. The role ensures compliance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), the National Environment Act (2019), and international standards (ISO 45001 & ISO 14001). Key Responsibilities Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to the Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), National Environment Act (2019), and related regulations. Risk Assessment: Conduct workplace risk assessments, fire safety audits, and environmental impact assessments. Policy Implementation: Develop, implement, and monitor SHE policies, procedures, and safe systems of work. Training & Awareness: Organize trainings on first aid, fire safety, accident prevention, and emergency response. Incident Management: Lead investigations of accidents/incidents, ensure root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions. Audit & Reporting: Oversee internal/external audits, statutory inspections, and prepare compliance reports. Contractor Oversight: Ensure contractors comply with company SHE policies and statutory requirements. Emergency Preparedness: Develop and enforce emergency response procedures, including fire drills. Sustainability Initiatives: Drive environmental stewardship and sustainability programs. Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related discipline. Professional certification in HSE (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH, ISO 45001/14001 lead auditor) preferred. 4–7 years of experience in SHE management, preferably in Manufacturing, construction, or utilities sectors. Strong knowledge of Ugandan Labour laws, Occupational Safety and Health Act (2006), and environmental regulations. Proven experience in incident investigation, risk management, and SHE audits. Key Competencies Leadership & Influence – Ability to drive safety culture across all levels. Analytical Skills – Strong risk analysis and problem-solving. Communication Skills – Clear reporting and training delivery. Technical Knowledge – PPE, emergency response, confined space, electrical safety, working-at-height. Continuous Improvement – Commitment to sustainability and compliance excellence. Experience in Months: 48 Level of Education: bachelor degree Job application procedure Submit your CV and a cover letter to jobapplication.acacia@gmail.com by 31st July 2026, at 5:00 p.m . Please correctly state the job title applied for and your name in the following manner; “SHE Officer – [Your Name]”, in the subject line . Due to the high level of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. All Jobs | QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION Job Info Job Category: Administrative jobs in Uganda Job Type: Full-time Deadline of this Job: Friday, July 31 2026 Duty Station: Matugga, Wakiso District | Uganda Posted: 21-07-2026 No of Jobs: 1 Start Publishing: 21-07-2026 Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076 Apply Now Notification Board Join a Focused Community on job search to uncover both advertised and non-advertised jobs that you may not be aware of. A jobs WhatsApp Group Community can ensure that you know the opportunities happening around you and a jobs Facebook Group Community provides an opportunity to discuss with employers who need to fill urgent position. Click the links to join. You can view previously sent Email Alerts here incase you missed them and Subscribe so that you never miss out. Caution: Never Pay Money in a Recruitment Process. 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