EHS Officer

We are looking for a dynamic, innovative, customer-centric individual to join the Health and Safety Team at our Amaro Foods Central Office, Epping.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement safety, health and environmental (EHS) policies, standards, procedures, programs, and systems.
• Coordinate EHS legal appointment requirements.
• Ensure health and safety and environmental inspections of the workplace and liaise with workplace management on implementation and monitoring plans.
• Undertake EHS Management System audits.
• Participate in internal and external EHS audits.
• Ensure that EHS audit findings are resolved as per the action plan.
• Participate in EHS-related forums.
• Participate in ad hoc EHS projects supporting the business's objectives and goals.
• Document and report near misses, and minor and disabling injuries, as required.
• Investigate accidents and incidents and submit investigation reports to the EHS Manager.
• Train staff on EHS policies, procedures, and practices.
• Ensure that EHS induction for all new employees, contractors, and visitors is completed and periodical refresher training for employees.
• Provide input in the review of training manuals to ensure the current practice is reflected therein.
• Conduct educational awareness campaigns through various means and platforms on EHS programs.
• Coordinate external training where required.
• Review EHS compliance requirements of contractors before they commence with projects.
• Implement the EHS document control system.
• Assist with the administration of COIDA at respective sites.
• Submit Injury on Duty and Occupational Illnesses documentation as COID Act requires.
• Liaise with the HR department for staff statistics to update DIFR monthly.
• Report to EHS Manager monthly / as required.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Please quote the following reference number on your application in the subject line : AMAEHS002

Successful applicants shall receive communication from the Human Capital Office 17 April 2024 . If no communication is received to this regard, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

The position will be filled in line with Amaro Foods Employment Equity Policy and plan.

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