About Kivu Choice:

Kivu Choice is Rwanda’s largest protein producer and one of the fastest-growing aquaculture companies in Africa. Founded in 2022, Kivu Choice is the sister company to Victory Farms, East Africa’s leading aquaculture platform based in Kenya. The company operates a fully vertically integrated aquaculture model, encompassing hatchery operations, cage-based grow-out, processing, distribution, and sales. Kivu Choice is also one of the country’s largest employers with over 700 employees and plans to grow to 1,200 employees within the next three years, reflecting its strong commitment to job creation and inclusive economic development. Over the next five years, Kivu Choice aims to scale into Africa’s largest and most sustainable protein producer, producing and distributing 30,000 tons of fish annually for the Rwandan market and for export across the region.

About the Role

The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Foreman will be responsible for protecting workers, aquatic life, equipment, and the environment by implementing and supervising health, safety, and environmental practices across aquaculture operations at Kagano and Kigembe. This role requires a hands-on presence across farm, hatchery, and processing sites to enforce safety standards, conduct risk assessments, and drive a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Workplace Safety Enforcement
   • Enforce workplace safety procedures across all operational sites including fish farms, hatcheries, ponds, cages, and the processing facility.
   • Ensure all workers use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, boots, life jackets, and masks at all times.
   • Monitor high-risk activities including diving operations, boat operations, net cleaning, electrical work, and mechanical work.
   • Conduct daily safety inspections across all work areas and report findings to the HSE Manager.
2. Risk Assessment & Incident Management
   • Conduct routine risk assessments and identify hazards across all operational areas.
   • Prepare accurate and timely accident and incident reports.
   • Investigate incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
   • Ensure corrective actions from incidents and audits are implemented and followed up.
3. Environmental Compliance
   • Monitor waste disposal and pollution prevention practices across all sites.
   • Ensure compliance with environmental regulations including water quality standards and other applicable requirements.
   • Support efforts to minimize the environmental impact of aquaculture operations.
4. Emergency Preparedness & Training
   • Plan and conduct emergency drills to ensure all staff are prepared to respond to on-water and on-site emergencies.
   • Deliver regular safety training and toolbox talks to staff across all departments.
   • Maintain and update emergency response procedures and ensure all staff are familiar with them.
5. HSE Reporting & Record Keeping
   • Maintain accurate HSE records including inspection reports, risk assessments, training logs, and incident documentation.
   • Prepare regular HSE reports and updates for the HSE Manager.
   • Support internal and external HSE audits as required.

Key Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• OSHA or NEBOSH certification, or a proven track record of experience in an HSE-related role.
• 2–5 years of experience in an HSE position, preferably in an aquaculture, marine, or industrial environment.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
• First aid and emergency response knowledge.
• Proven track record of implementing and sustaining successful safety programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, outdoor operational environment.

• Enforce workplace safety procedures across all operational sites including fish farms, hatcheries, ponds, cages, and the processing facility.
• Ensure all workers use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including gloves, boots, life jackets, and masks at all times.
• Monitor high-risk activities including diving operations, boat operations, net cleaning, electrical work, and mechanical work.
• Conduct daily safety inspections across all work areas and report findings to the HSE Manager.
• Conduct routine risk assessments and identify hazards across all operational areas.
• Prepare accurate and timely accident and incident reports.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure corrective actions from incidents and audits are implemented and followed up.
• Monitor waste disposal and pollution prevention practices across all sites.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations including water quality standards and other applicable requirements.
• Support efforts to minimize the environmental impact of aquaculture operations.
• Plan and conduct emergency drills to ensure all staff are prepared to respond to on-water and on-site emergencies.
• Deliver regular safety training and toolbox talks to staff across all departments.
• Maintain and update emergency response procedures and ensure all staff are familiar with them.
• Maintain accurate HSE records including inspection reports, risk assessments, training logs, and incident documentation.
• Prepare regular HSE reports and updates for the HSE Manager.
• Support internal and external HSE audits as required.

• Strong risk assessment and incident investigation skills.
• First aid and emergency response knowledge.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, outdoor operational environment.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• OSHA or NEBOSH certification, or a proven track record of experience in an HSE-related role.
• Sound knowledge of occupational health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Proven track record of implementing and sustaining successful safety programs.