Transport and Safety Officer

The Transport & Safety Officer will facilitate the implementation of Transportation and Safety policies, ensuring that external & internal customers are aware of and adhere to relevant policies, procedures & guidelines and that administrative functions are in accordance with protocols and procedures

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Implements and maintains database of the Commission’s fleet of motor vehicles and equipment with relevant data, item history and assigned Driver or Operator;
• Assist with documentation of related Procurement activities;
• Maintains vehicle servicing records and administers servicing of all motor vehicles and equipment;
• Ensures that orders to service vehicles are effected and investigates non compliance;
• Liaises with point persons to ensure that vehicle documents are kept up to date and that audits of assigned tools/accessories are done;
• Facilitates the implementation and review of organization-wide Health and Safety  Policy and Action Plan;
• Implements and maintains the Commission’s Occupational Health and Safety standards and guidelines;
• Monitors health and safety practices in all Offices of the Commission
• Organizes and conducts on-site inspections at field locations where maintenance and irrigation works are ongoing;
• Monitor the status of safety equipment and report on defects;
• Assists with the delivery of Health and Safety training programmes and disaster preparedness initiatives;
• Investigates incidents/accidents and produce reports on the findings;
• Establishes and maintains system for reporting safety hazards;
• Conducts research with employees/customers on health and safety issues/experiences;
• Plans and facilitates Health and Safety Committee meetings;
• Conducts and reviews risk assessments and provides relevant audit reports;

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Industrial Psychology, Management Studies; or a related field of study;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar position;
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety/Motor Vehicle Fleet Management;