SAMANU PLC Vacancy Fresh Graduates

SAMANU is a platform company with well-established brands operating in Ethiopia’s main FMCG sub-sectors (Tena Edible Oils, 555 and Aura Soap & Detergents, and Chef Luca wheat products). The investment by Norfund will fund the construction of a new solvent extraction plant to produce edible oils based on locally sourced sesame, sunflower and soya beans in its refineries.

Currently SAMANU imports raw sunflower oil, mostly from Eastern Europe, and refines and packages it locally. With the new investment, it will construct a solvent extraction plant that will allow it to produce raw oil from locally-grown sunflowers.

The EHS Officer is responsible for driving the implementation, monitoring and auditing of all health, Safety and Environmental specific Acts and SHE management systems in place. Provide support to the implementing, monitoring and auditing of all health and safety specific Acts and SHE management system in place. this will include activities such as daily SHE incident investigations, Audits, daily SHE induction training etc..,

Position: EHS Officer

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental Engineering and a related field or equivalent EHS Certificates
MS Office user, Excel and Power point
Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ) preferred.

COMPETENCIES: –

Extensive knowledge of ISO 14001 and 45001 standards
Must have good communication skills, including presentation skills, listening, writing and oral
Must be committed to continuous improvement
Ability to meet targets, report on incidents and keep records of all HSE related activities
Strong interpersonal skills capable of forging and developing effective relationships
Entrepreneurial skills in terms of innovation and problem solving are key along with tenacity
Proactiveness and self-driven
High level of written and oral communication
Good analytical and trouble-shooting skills
Ability to work well in team environment
Ability to work well in multi-national and multi-cultural environment
Shift work, including evenings, nights, and weekends as required.