SHE Officer

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EMPLOYMENT TYPE : Permanent
SECTOR : Health & Safety
BASIC SALARY : R30 000 R35 000 + benefits
START DATE : A.S.A.P

REQUIREMENTS:

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field.
• 35 years relevant SHE experience, preferably within a manufacturing, food processing, or production environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in Ammonia Plant Safety Management will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental management principles will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with SHE management systems, internal audits, and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of or experience with SMETA, ethical audits, and customer compliance requirements will be advantageous.
• Experience in contractor safety management.
• Strong administrative, reporting, and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence employees at all levels, and drive continuous improvement.

DUTIES:

SHE Management & Compliance:

• Implement, maintain, and continuously improve the SHE Management System.
• Monitor compliance with applicable occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation, as well as company requirements.
• Ensure that minimum legislative, customer, and certification requirements are maintained.
• Develop, implement, and monitor SHE policies, procedures, standards, and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, registers, reports, and statistical information.
• Conduct and continuously review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive accident prevention and initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.
• Develop and maintain an internal SHE audit and inspection programme.
• Schedule, coordinate, and conduct SHE audits and inspections.
• Support and prepare the business for internal, customer, certification, and ethical audits, including SMETA where applicable.
• Monitor audit findings and ensure corrective actions are implemented and effectively closed out.

Training & Safety Culture:

• Coordinate and facilitate SHE inductions, training, and awareness programmes.
• Promote employee participation and foster a positive safety culture.
• Ensure employees and contractors understand relevant SHE requirements and safe working practices.
• Identify SHE training needs and assist with the development of appropriate training initiatives.
• Provide SHE guidance and support to operational teams.
• Where applicable, provide functional guidance and supervision to employees involved in SHE-related operational activities.

Incident Investigation:

• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents.
• Identify root causes and recommend appropriate corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of actions arising from investigations.
• Maintain accurate incident records and compile relevant reports and statistics.
• Emergency Preparedness & Fire Safety:
• Implement, maintain, and review emergency preparedness and crisis management plans.
• Monitor, inspect, and replenish First Aid box stock.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and emergency drills.
• Act as the designated Emergency Coordinator where required.
• Ensure emergency equipment, procedures, and communication systems are regularly inspected and maintained.
• Monitor fire system compliance, including fire detection, fire suppression, and fire extinguishing systems.

Contractor & PPE Management:

• Manage and monitor contractor SHE compliance.
• Ensure contractors meet site safety requirements before and during work activities.
• Oversee the implementation and management of the PPE programme.
• Monitor PPE issuing, replacement, cleaning, and laundering processes to ensure hygiene, availability, and compliance requirements are maintained.

SHE Administration & Reporting:

• Arrange, facilitate, and maintain records of SHE and Safety Committee meetings.
• Prepare monthly and ad hoc SHE reports for management.
• Verify SHE inspections, checklists, and compliance documentation.
• Communicate SHE performance, trends, incidents, and improvement opportunities to management.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the SHE budget in consultation with management.
• Manage waste-related activities, including daily, monthly, and ad hoc waste management and specialized disposal requirements.
• Support and monitor relevant security management activities.

Quality & Food Safety Responsibilities:

• Inspect all incoming raw materials against specifications and release products to production where compliant.
• Record and communicate all non-conformances.
• Inspect incoming vehicles to ensure compliance with requirements relating to temperature, cleanliness, and general condition.
• Inspect and verify product quality during receiving, storage, and production processes.
• Conduct and/or verify chemical analysis, shelf-life testing, and organoleptic testing at various stages of production.
• Ensure final products meet specifications and that Certificates of Analysis (COAs) correspond with products prior to release.
• Prepare product samples for testing.
• Monitor supplier product quality and provide feedback through relevant reports.
• Conduct monthly swab testing in accordance with the Food Safety Management System schedule.
• Conduct and/or verify checks required in terms of the Food Safety Management System.
• Handle customer queries and complaints and provide appropriate feedback.
• Interpret and report test results and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Verify all rework products in accordance with the correct procedures.
• Calibrate scales, thermometers, refractometers, and pH meters.
• Handle and resolve COA-related queries.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock levels of chemicals and consumables.
• Investigate and release stock placed on quality hold in the relevant ERP system.
• Monitor and report on the quality and volumes of packaging materials.
• Assist with and participate in internal quality and food safety audits.
• Train production employees on quality standards, food safety requirements, and best practices.

HOURS:

• Monday to Friday: 08:00 17:00