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HSSE Manager

JLL

NairobiManager · Not statedCloses Monday, 23 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 3 Nov 2026
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About this role

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Role overview

JLL is hiring an HSSE Manager based in Nairobi, Kenya, to oversee health, safety, security, and environmental management across their Eastern and Southern Africa operations. This role suits candidates with experience in HSSE management within multiple African markets and a strong ability to manage diverse client and stakeholder relationships.

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What you will do

  • Implement JLL's health, safety, and environmental strategies across client accounts in Eastern and Southern Africa.
  • Manage operational risks by conducting assessments, identifying hazards, and applying control measures suited to various site environments.
  • Ensure compliance with local regulations, ISO 45001 standards, and client requirements across multiple countries.
  • Monitor and report HSSE performance metrics and key performance indicators to stakeholders.
  • Lead investigations into incidents, identify root causes, and share lessons learned across the regional portfolio.
  • Maintain legal registers and track changes in legislation relevant to the Eastern and Southern Africa cluster.
  • Foster a safety culture through training, engagement, and initiatives adapted to diverse cultural and linguistic contexts.
  • Build and maintain effective relationships with client teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensure third-party compliance with JLL and client HSSE standards at all managed sites.
  • Participate in governance meetings and represent the regional portfolio at local and global forums.

Requirements

  • Have 3 to 5 years of HSSE management experience, preferably across multiple African markets.
  • Hold a degree in a related field or have equivalent experience.
  • Possess recognized HSSE qualifications such as NEBOSH.
  • Have experience with health and safety compliance in facility management operations.
  • Demonstrate ability to manage complex internal stakeholder relationships within matrixed teams.
  • Be willing to travel extensively within Eastern and Southern Africa.
  • Have the ability to deliver HSSE training to large, diverse regional teams.
  • Be capable of working independently across a multi-country portfolio.
  • Show strategic partnering and influencing skills with stakeholders in different markets.
  • Possess strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to safety management.
  • Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Be knowledgeable about international HSSE management systems like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and regional regulatory variations.
  • Have expertise in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
  • Be self-motivated with good organisational skills to manage priorities across time zones and jurisdictions.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Have strong cultural awareness to operate effectively across diverse African geographies, languages, and business practices.
  • Auditor qualifications and practical experience working in Kenya and managing the Eastern and Southern Africa portfolio are preferred.

Benefits

The employer offers a Total Rewards program that supports career development, recognition, wellbeing, benefits, and pay.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact with your application before Monday, 23 November 2026.

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