About Lakeside Partners
Lakeside Partners is a fishing and aquaculture company based in Kisumu that operates on Lake Victoria. The company runs a fleet of twenty fishing vessels, a cold-storage processing plant, and a fish feed mill. Founded in 2006, Lakeside Partners employs 400 staff and produces approximately 8,000 metric tonnes of processed fish annually, supplying both the local market and export destinations in the EU and the Middle East. The company holds EU export certification, HACCP accreditation, and works with 2,000 out-grower fish farmers through its cage farming programme on the lake.
What you will do:
You will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the company's health, safety, and environmental management programmes at the mine site. Daily tasks include conducting safety inspections, investigating incidents and near-misses, preparing safety reports, and delivering safety training to mine workers. The role involves ensuring compliance with the Mining Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and NEMA regulations. You will also manage the mine's environmental monitoring programme, including water quality testing, dust monitoring, and rehabilitation planning. A diploma or degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related field is required. Certification as a safety officer from a recognised body is an advantage.
- Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar role
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 21 years or above
Requirements:
If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, send your updated CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the application deadline. Lakeside Partners is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
