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SHE Officer at Associated Vehicle Assemblers Limited



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Job Description

Associated Vehicle Assemblers Ltd.

is a company based out of Miritini in Mombasa and assembles vehicles for multiple international brands.

AVA focuses on Building Vehicles that support Businesses, Protect Families and Grow Economies across Africa


SHE Officer

  •  The SHE Officer will be responsible for the safety, health, and environmental scope within the business.

    This role ensures that the workplace is safe, compliant with legal requirements, and conducive for our employees and the surrounding community.

    The SHE officer coordinates the implementation and maintenance of SHE management programs, ensuring that the business meets its objectives in these areas.
  • Key Responsibilities:

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with relevant safety, health, and environmental legislation (e.g. DOSH; EMCA etc)

  • Maintaining the SHE Legal Register

  • Ensure that all necessary SHE-related licenses are obtained and maintained within our internal legal register

  • ISO Certification

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO and ISO management systems by coordinating internal activities, maintaining required documentation, and assisting in audit preparation and follow-up actions to achieve and sustain certification

  • Development of Safety Manuals and SOPs

  • Lead the development and review of safety manuals, procedures, and standard operating procedures to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and operational best practices

  • Gap Analysis on Safety Roadmap

  • Conduct quarterly gap analysis on the safety roadmap to identify areas where the current safety programs may be lacking or non-compliant, and propose corrective actions to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with company goals and regulatory requirements

  • Audit & Compliance

  • Assist in the preparation for SHE audits and ensure that necessary documentation is in place.

    Support internal audits and ensure that the plant is properly resourced with trained internal auditors for safety-related audits

  • Risk Assessment & Inspections

  • Conduct risk assessments and regular safety inspections within the plant.

    Ensure preventive measures are implemented and documented

  • Chemical Safety

  • Ensure that MSDS forms are received, stored and accessible for all consumables used internally, that appropriate PPE is available and used, and that all relevant staff are trained on the safe handling and use of chemicals.

  • PPE Management and Coordination:

  • Ensure timely and periodic ordering, issuance, and replenishment of appropriate PPE for all staff, in line with identified risks and job-specific requirements.

    Maintain and regularly update the internal PPE matrix to reflect evolving roles, hazards, and equipment needs

  • Incident Management

  • Investigate accidents, near-misses, and dangerous occurrences, ensuring proper documentation and root cause analysis.

    Provide support for incident reporting and corrective actions, and share monthly reports on the status of near misses

  • Environmental Monitoring

  • Monitor and assess workplace hazards and exposure to harmful chemicals, and make recommendations for improvement

  • Waste Management

  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure proper segregation of wastes in line with environmental regulations, monitor waste segregation practices from the assembly lines and other functional areas, and ensure that waste is categorized, stored, and disposed safely to minimize environmental impact

  • Emergency Preparedness

  • Coordinate emergency response activities, including drills and ensuring first aid and fire marshals’ team readiness.

    Ensure that all fire extinguishers and safety equipment are inspected periodically/as per the legal requirements/set standards

  • Permit-to-Work System

  • Oversee the “permit-to-work” system to ensure compliance with company standards and legal requirements

  • SHE Communication

  • Manage SHE communication plans, including safety boards, safety briefings, and toolbox talks.

    Ensure that SHE information is clearly communicated across the business

  • Signage

  • Oversee the installation and maintenance of clear, effective safety and environmental signage across the site, ensuring that all required health, safety, and hazard warnings are prominently displayed and easily understood by all employees and visitors

  • Training & Development

  • Work closely with HR to develop and execute SHE training plans, including fire safety, first aid, OSH Committee etc.

  • Monthly Reporting

  • Prepare and submit detailed monthly reports on the status of SHE initiatives, incidents, audits, and compliance, providing updates to management on key performance indicators and areas requiring attention

  • General Duties

  • Perform any other SHE-related duties assigned by your line manager
  • Job Specifications:


    Qualifications and Experience required

  • Bachelor of science degree in Environmental Science; OSH; Engineering or any other related degree

  • NEBOSH Certificate

  • First Aid, Fire Safety and Risk Assessment Training

  • ISO and Lead Auditor Training

  • Must have at least five years’ proven working experience in SHE position

  • Required Skill Profession

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