About the position
Job Summary:
Senior SHEQ Officer required for a manufacturing environment. Incumbent will be required to ensure full compliance with all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Environmental requirements on site, in accordance with the OHS Act and NEMA regulations; to take responsibility for all risk-related matters on site, ensuring adherence to applicable safety and environmental standards; and to maintain an up-to-date register of all required registrations, inspections, and surveys, and ensure their timely execution and documentation.
Role reports to the Senior Safety and Compliance Officer.
Requirements:
- Matric Certificate plus SAMTRAC
- Diploma in Safety would be a nice to have
- 3-5 years' relevant experience
- Experience in the FMCG or Manufacturing sector advantageous
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Keen attention to detail
- Proficiency in report writing is an essential requirement
Responsibilities of the role:
- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk mitigation controls to the management team
- Evaluate safety across machinery, plant layout, and job functions - particularly those involving specialised tasks requiring permits and appropriate PPE
- Manage the company's environmental impact by overseeing waste management practices, identifying environmental trends, and implementing mitigation measures
- Ensure full compliance with all aspects of the NEMA Act and related environmental regulations
- Facilitate and maintain SHE Document Control, ensuring accurate records for all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), environmental matters, and municipal bylaws, registers, permits and checklists
- Ensure that all employees, visitors, and contractors are properly inducted upon arrival to the site and are in possession of correct PPE
- Ensure regular Toolbox Talks are conducted to promote safety-focused behaviour and awareness on site
- Oversee equipment and plant inspections (where applicable), ensuring all relevant registers are completed and maintained accurately
- Record all issued PPE in designated registers; maintain and track the PPE matrix and assess specialised PPE requirements based on Risk Assessments
- Audit and approve all contractor safety files prior to the commencement of any work
- Conduct accident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
- Coordinate and ensure the regular execution of fire drills
- Maintain up-to-date registers for auxiliary equipment, ancillary tools, power-driven machinery, and heavy-moving equipment
- Ensure LMI (Lifting Machinery Inspector) testing is conducted for all heavy-moving and ancillary equipment in accordance with legal requirements
- Ensure all Fire Equipment is tested accordingly and maintained in good condition
- Ensure all First Aid boxes are regularly replenished and that designated First Aiders are fully aware of their responsibilities
Desired Skills:
Desired Work Experience:
- 1 to 2 years Food & Beverage Manufacturing
- 2 to 5 years Health, Safety & Environment
Desired Qualification Level:
About The Employer:
Manufacturer in FMCG sector
