Key Performance Areas:

Safety

• Site compliance with OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including:
• Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits
• Set up and facilitate risk assessment sessions to reduce risks to acceptable levels
• Visible safety leadership, including; red tagging, housekeeping, and signage update programs
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses
• Contractor compliance including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control
• Visitor induction upgrade
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid, firefighting and SHE rep
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Monitor the activities of the permit to work (PTW) and ensure that it complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Environmental and waste management

• List and manage aspects and impacts relating to environmental requirements
• Supervise and control waste management contractors and report on performance

Fire and Security Risk

• Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site
• Conduct fire drills
• Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits
• Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site.
• Monitor and manage the security contractor
• Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:     

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role either as a SHE Officer / SHE Manager
• Experience working within an FMCG manufacturing environment essential
• Previous Food Manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety
• SAMTRAC Health and Safety Course 
• Additional courses in Safety, Health and Environmental management would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows-based programs including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Strong teamwork skills
• Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees
• Experience in implementing and maintaining the ISO 45001:2018