Job Description

MUST have FMCG experience or do not apply for this position as your application will not be accepted.
The Senior SHEQ Officer is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and Environmental (NEMA) regulations on-site. This includes overseeing all risk-related matters, maintaining accurate records and registers, facilitating hazard identification, and driving continuous improvement in SHEQ standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the FMCG or manufacturing sectors, with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Male position - BEE requirements - Indian/White
Any Age
Based in Nasrec
Occupational Health and Safety

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all relevant municipal by-laws.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) regularly across the site, including machinery and equipment.
• Facilitate and document accident/incident investigations, identifying root causes and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and ensure execution of fire drills and LMI (Lifting Machinery Inspector) testing.
• Oversee all equipment and plant inspections, ensuring legal compliance and documentation.
• Record and manage the distribution of PPE in designated registers.
• Conduct contractor file audits, ensuring safety compliance before work begins.

Environmental Compliance (NEMA)

• Ensure site compliance with the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and all related environmental regulations.
• Manage environmental impact assessments, waste management practices, and municipal environmental registrations and permits.
• Maintain up-to-date registers related to environmental and safety documentation.
• Oversee compliance with checklists, permits, and environmental reporting obligations.

Document Control and Administration

• Facilitate and maintain the full SHE document control system including registers, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Ensure all First Aid boxes and fire equipment are compliant and fully stocked/tested.
• Ensure all documentation and reporting meets compliance standards with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Document Control and Administration

• Facilitate and maintain the full SHE document control system including registers, policies, procedures, and forms.
• Ensure all First Aid boxes and fire equipment are compliant and fully stocked/tested.
• Ensure all documentation and reporting meets compliance standards with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience:

• SAMTRAC Certification (mandatory)
• 35 years experience in a similar SHEQ role
• Sector Experience: FMCG or Manufacturing (non-negotiable)
• Proficient in safety legislation, municipal by-laws, and SHE systems

Role Competencies & Attributes:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• High attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Proven problem-solving capabilities in identifying and mitigating risks
• Acts as a custodian of the companys vision, mission, and safety culture
• Ability to engage and train employees and contractors in SHEQ practices

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• 100% legal compliance with OHS and NEMA Acts
• Accuracy in documentation and SHE reporting
• Execution and documentation of required safety drills and equipment testing
• Timely identification and mitigation of safety and environmental risks
• Quality and completeness of contractor safety files and plant inspections
• Up-to-date and accessible registers and compliance logs