Safety Officer

Job Description

Location: Nairobi

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, detail-oriented and safety-conscious Safety Officer to support the implementation and maintenance of Occupational Safety, Health and Environmental programmes within a busy air cargo and logistics operation.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a safe working environment by monitoring operational activities, identifying workplace hazards, conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents and ensuring compliance with applicable occupational safety regulations, aviation standards and internal safety management requirements.

Responsibilities

• Implement workplace safety and health action plans, emergency procedures and Safety Management System (SMS) initiatives.
• Conduct routine safety inspections across warehouses, cargo handling areas, operational facilities and equipment.
• Monitor compliance with workplace safety procedures, PPE requirements and operational safety standards.
• Identify workplace hazards, participate in risk assessments and maintain risk registers.
• Monitor the safe handling, storage and transportation of cargo, including dangerous goods and special cargo.
• Monitor contractor activities and ensure compliance with permit-to-work requirements.
• Investigate workplace accidents, incidents, hazards and near misses, including conducting root cause analysis.
• Follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure.
• Conduct safety inductions, toolbox talks and employee safety awareness programmes.
• Support emergency response activities, drills and safety exercises.
• Participate in internal and external safety audits, inspections and regulatory compliance assessments.
• Prepare periodic safety reports, maintain safety records and analyse safety performance statistics.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health, Aviation Safety or a related field.
• Occupational Safety and Health certification recognised by DOSHS.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in safety management, preferably within aviation, air cargo handling, logistics, warehousing or a related operational environment.
• Training in Safety Management Systems (SMS), Risk Assessment and Incident Investigation.
• Valid First Aid and Fire Safety certifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Training or certification in IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
• Airside Safety training.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and/or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience working in aviation, cargo terminal or warehouse operations.

• Strong knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health management.
• Hazard identification and risk assessment.
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Safety inspections, auditing and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong report writing and analytical skills.
• Planning, organisation and problem-solving abilities.
• Integrity, teamwork and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Send your cv to jobs@sheerlogicltd.com by 5^th October 2026