SAFETY, HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT OFFICER

R 30K p/m

Parow Industria

In office - Food manufacturer

Role Summary

A gourmet meat processing factory in the Northern Suburbs is looking for a Safety, Health and Environment Officer.

Responsibilities

1. Developing, implementing and maintaining the Safety, Health and Environment Management system.
2. Ensuring that the organization maintains compliance to the latest version of the SMETA Best Practice Guidance, OHS Act, NEMA, FSSC 22 000, IBL and customer requirements.
3. Participating in SMETA Audits as a respondent and other audits as required and ensuring non-conformances related to SHE are resolved within timelines specified on the relevant portals.
4. Identifying and championing continuous improvement projects that enhance the SHE performance of the company.
5. Developing and delivering training on Safety, Health and Environment topics for employees at the prescribed frequency and as required.
6. Working with contractors and service providers to maintain the contractor management processes in accordance with legal requirements and in conjunction with Maintenance.
7. Scheduling medical surveillance for new and existing employees in liaison with the appointed medical services provider at the prescribed frequency.
8. Sourcing appropriate PPE in line with identified hazards and risks.
9. Coordinating and conducting regular SHE Committee meetings; planning, reviewing and implementing recommendations.
10. Preparing SHE performance reports, statistics and presentations.
11. Ensuring regular emergency response exercises and drills are reviewed and conducted to ensure the highest level of emergency preparedness.
12. Overall responsibility for the Sustainability of the business.
13. Meticulous document control and record-keeping.
14. Managing the work and certification of First Aiders, Fire Fighters, OHS Reps and Forklift Drivers where applicable.
15. Any other duties that may be assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Relevant degree/diploma in Occupational Health and Safety as well as Environmental Management/Science
• Relevant short courses in Safety, Health and Environment
• A minimum of 1-2 years post graduate experience in managing SHE; preferably in a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of South African SHE legislation including local by-laws
• Experience with management systems and online Sustainability portals (e.g., SHERPA and SEDEX) would be an added advantage
• Understanding of risk management, ISO 14001 and ISO45001
• Proficiency in MS Office, report writing and presentations skills
• Management and leadership skills
• Flexible and adaptable communicator with good time management skills
• Understanding of SMETA Audits