JOB DETAILS:
Human Capital Business Solutions Ltd is a Boutique HR Advisory Firm that specializes in strategic HR Consulting, Talent Acquisition & Development, Risk Management and Business Process Outsourced Services with our Headquarters based in Uganda and Country Office in Tanzania.
Our client Industrial Security Services Ltd is looking for a competent and experienced Compliance Manager to be based in Jinja, Uganda.
Reports To: The General Manager
Duty Station: Jinja, Uganda

Job Summary: The Compliance Manager shall work closely with various departments to provide guidance on safety regulations and ISO requirements, will conduct regular audits and assessments and also address any compliance-related issues.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement HSSE strategy: This includes risk assessments, mitigation plans, and safety integration into new projects.
2. Ensure compliance: Lead efforts to comply with Ugandan regulations and ISS's HSSE standards across all operations.

3. Manage contractor safety: Ensure contractors have adequate HSSE policies and procedures and verify their compliance.
4. Foster safety culture: Conduct training, promote awareness, and implement programs to improve safety culture within the organization.

5. Investigate and report incidents: Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe practices, report them, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
6. Manage emergency preparedness: Develop and maintain robust emergency response plans for each facility.
7. Train and develop staff: Identify training needs, deliver training programs, and ensure staff and contractors are well-equipped in HSSE matters.
8. Manage HSSE documentation: Compile and manage annual HSSE action plans, maintain records, and track regulatory changes.
9. Manage environmental impact: Implement and maintain best practices for waste management and environmental impact mitigation.
10. Manage equipment safety: Implement and maintain a program for regular equipment inspections to ensure safe operation.
11. Audit and improve HSSE performance: Conduct audits, review findings, and manage corrective actions to improve HSSE performance.
12. Manage integrated management system: Implement and audit the company's integrated management system (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001).
13. Support sales team: Collaborate with the sales team to ensure safe and reliable product offerings for customers.
14. Engage with stakeholders: Engage with stakeholders and authorities to improve HSSE and establish collaborative partnerships.
15. Lead and coach: Coach and support operational and management teams in achieving HSSE compliance and best practices.
16. Stay informed: Maintain a good understanding of relevant local and international HSSE regulations and best practices.
17. Report internally: Compile and report HSSE data internally through established reporting tools.
18. Conduct client inspections: Conduct physical location inspections for potential clients to assess their HSSE practices.
19. Conducting internal readiness audits to evaluate compliance, identify areas for enhancement, and ensure the ISO IMS is regularly updated and aligned with operational needs.
20. Developing, reviewing, and updating security policies, processes, procedures, standards, and guidelines essential for achieving and maintaining certification.
21. Facilitating external certification processes, preparing all necessary documentation and evidence for auditors, and regularly reporting to senior management on the certification journey and QMS effectiveness.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
1. Academic: Minimum of bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or equivalent qualifications
2. Experience: At least 5 years working in Hands on Safety and Security with experience in Security or complex multi stakeholder projects.
3. Certification: NEBOSH Certificate / Diploma. Membership to professional bodies such as IOSH, IIRSM, etc.
4. Preferred Industry: Preference for a candidate with demonstrated experience in Security Operations.
5. Experience in implementation and maintenance of ISO Management systems for Quality, Environment and Occupational Health and Safety. Knowledge of global environmental standards.
6. Good understanding of risk management principles and application of barriers and critical controls
7. Good organization and planning skills
8. Good interpersonal, written and communication skills, and ability to work across different levels in the organization
9. Communication and collaboration. Keeping people informed, sharing knowledge, ideas and information openly within the organization.

Barriers to Success in Role
• Limited or lack of technical knowledge about safety and ISO standards.
• A dislike or inability to manage ambiguity