SHERQ Officer

SHERQ Officer (Food packaging)

Our client who manufactures food related products packaging is looking for a SHERQ Officer for a fixed term contract to facilitate the implementation of the SHE systems to reduce Occupational Health, Safety and environmental risks. The S.H.E.R. Q Officer have the authority to report matters of concern to the relevant Management and to interact with employees on all levels in order to raise awareness levels. The SHERQ or Plant Manager must be informed on issues of concern.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the organization in the development and maintenance of a SHERQ Management System, including Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Environmental Impacts and Aspects Registers, Method Statement, Safe work procedures, Contract Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, SHERQ checklist, SHE Plans, Environmental Plans, Fall Protection Plans, etc.
• Compiling of SHERQ files at Tender and Contract Award stages as per the client requirements / Specifications.
• Responsible to ensure that SHERQ documented information such as Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Environmental Impacts and Aspects Registers, Method Statement, Safe work procedures, Contract Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, SHERQ checklist, SHE Plans, Environmental Plans, Fall Protection Plans, Organogram and process flows are updated timeously.
• Developing new SHERQ procedures as per the client requirements / Specifications.
• Updating of SHERQ files i.e Letter of Good Standing, Appointments, Competency Certificates, Notification of Construction Work, etc
• Planning and conducting of SHERQ Audits, SHERQ Inspections, SHERQ Meeting, SHERQ Awareness, Tool box talks, SHERQ investigations, etc.
• Compiling of SHERQ audit reports, inspection reports, man job specification, training matrix, SHERQ monthly reports, etc
• Maintenance of SHERQ records such medical records, training records, approved fall protection plan, method statement, safe work procedure, SHE Plans, Environmental Plans, ITPs, Contract Plans, SHERQ Minutes of meeting, SHERQ monthly reports, SHERQ audits reports, inspection records / reports, Non-conformances, factory test reports, etc
• Ensure that non-conformances (Internal and external) are closed out within the stipulated timeline;

Implement & Maintain SHE Systems :

Risk Assessment & Audits :

Incident Investigation :

Training & Awareness :

Compliance & Documentation :

Safety Culture :

Environmental Management :

Contractor Management :

Emergency Preparedness :

Managing all training within the department.

Minimum role requirements :