West Kenya Sugar Company, a leading manufacturing company in Western Kenya, with advanced technology and high production capacity, as well as a focus on it’s human capital and Corporate Social Responsibility programs, and a major player in the sugar industry across East Africa seeks to recruit and ideal candidate for the following position.

SAFETY OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY

JOB OVERVIEW: Reporting to the Distillery Deputy Project Manager, the job holder will be responsible for developing and maintaining high standards of health and safety in the workplace, to ensure employee wellness and legislative compliance.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy and program management: Develop, implement and manage comprehensive health and safety programs and policies at project sites.
• Compliance and reporting: Ensure the project meets all company, industry and regulatory guidelines. This includes maintaining required safety documentation and submitting reports
• Morning Briefings: Conducting safety briefings at the beginning of each workday to highlight potential hazards, discuss safety measures and reinforce the importance of adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaboration: Work closely with project management teams, engineers and subcontractors to address safety concerns and develop site-specific safety plans and Job Hazard Analysis (JHAs).
• Site Safety Walkthroughs: Regularly walking through construction sites to visually inspect ongoing work, identify potential safety risks and engage with workers to address any concerns
• Site inspections and risk assessment: Conduct regular inspections to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety regulations and project-specific safety plans.
• Accident investigation: Serve as the primary contact for incident and injury notification, leading the investigation of accidents to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.
• Training and education: Develop and deliver site orientation, safety meetings and other training programs for all site personnel, including subcontractors.
• Documentation and records: Organize and maintain all necessary project safety documentation and records.
• Emergency response: Develop and implement emergency preparedness and response plans, such as traffic control plans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or related discipline
• NEBOSH Training will be an added advantage
• 3 Years hands on experience in handling Safety and health issues in a busy manufacturing industry.
• Training in QMS, FSMS, EMS, Firefighting and First Aid will be an added advantage
• Expert knowledge of OSH, WIBA, EMCA and subsidiary legislation.
• REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Knowledge in management and leadership
• Good organization and communication skills.
• Report writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform under pressure.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision resourcefully.
• Innovative and creative.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to send their Resume and Application Cover Letter to: Recruitment@raisugar.com. Please indicate the position title ‘SAFETY OFFICER‘ on the subject line of your application.

Deadline for submitting application is 4th December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.