Safety Officer

Key Performance Areas Business Protection - Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements across all sites. - Ensure the implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) policies, procedures, standards, and systems on each shift. - Support the achievement of annual targets set by the Compliance Section KPIs. - Implement audits, checks, and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS Act deliverables on a regular basis (weekly/monthly). - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) in the workplace. - Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by sending samples, reports, and inspections to relevant authorities (e.g., water samples, meter readings). Health & Safety Management - Provide SHEE (Safety, Health, Environment, and Environment) consulting services and advice to the manufacturing plant. - Participate in investigations and reporting of incidents in the workplace, and devise and implement preventative strategies. - Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments), environmental assessments, and update SWPs and SOPs. - Assist with annual SHEE inductions for all employees and provide incidental training throughout the year. - Develop and participate in new safety programs to continuously improve SHEE standards. - Lead by example in maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and create safety bulletins, toolbox talks, etc., to raise awareness. - Implement and maintain health and safety standards to reduce the likelihood of incidents. - Perform regular inspections of equipment (e.g., ladders, racks, forklifts, PPE, machinery) and address safety concerns. - Manage contractor Health and Safety file readiness and drive compliance. - Issue work permits to staff and contractors as necessary. Environmental Management - Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System in compliance with legislation and ISO standards. - Conduct monthly environmental assessments and work with relevant managers to address any findings and implement improvements. - Develop and maintain an audit matrix with scheduled internal audits, report on findings, and monitor improvements. - Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, and attend relevant training as required. Energy Management - Support the energy efficiency plan by driving initiatives to reduce energy consumption. - Promote energy-saving awareness by implementing schedules for turning off unused equipment, investing in energy-efficient solutions, and fixing air leaks. - Install energy-saving equipment such as light sensors and lamps. Risk Management - Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards, and legal requirements by validating risk assessments during HSE inspections. - Review and ensure risk assessments are completed for all contractor jobs prior to commencement of work. - Conduct job hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and improve processes to mitigate hazards. - Identify risks in tasks, score hazards, and implement necessary controls to reduce significant risks. People Management - Support people management initiatives to ensure timely access to information, document storage, and meeting SHEEQ deadlines. - Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards and SharePoint management for documentation. - Track the performance of all SHEEQ-related targets and deadlines. - Manage the consolidated HSE Plant training plan, ensuring proper execution and documentation. - Attend daily production QSB meetings to provide SHEE-related information and participate in strategic team meetings. - Assist with daily administration functions and ensure continuous improvement in SHE culture. - Perform any other duties as required by the SHEEQ Manager or Duty Manager. Job Specifications QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: - Grade 12 Certificate - National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent - SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification - Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations Advantageous: - Tertiary studies in SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Management or equivalent - Additional training or work experience in OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, and Energy Management EXPERIENCE Minimum: - Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field. Advantageous: - Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in an environment similar to the client's operations.

Location: Port Elizabeth, ZA

Posted Date: 4/18/2025