Job Description

Job purpose:To ensure the organizations adherence to OHS legal requirements, to foster an positive Health and Safety culture amongst employees and to establish and maintain superior hygiene standards in the packhouse.Operations

• Draft, review, and implement OHS and hygiene risk assessments, procedures, and work instructions.
• Identify and mitigate hazards as far as practically possible.
• Provide safety training (hazard ID, emergency plans, procedures, toolbox talks, inductions, etc.) to employees and subcontractors.
• Promote SHE culture through visible leadership, floor presence, awareness campaigns, and regular assessments.
• Conduct daily hygiene inspections in the packhouse and direct cleaners accordingly.
• Conduct regular checks and audits:

• Daily: hygiene walkabouts.
• Weekly: first aid stock checks, cleaning supply stock take, equipment condition inspections.
• Monthly: fire equipment checks, compliance inspections.
• Annually: OSHA audit, signage survey.
• Bi-annually: emergency drills, occupational hygiene surveys (noise, lighting, etc.).
• Manage PPE: stock taking, issuing, ordering, repairs, replacements, laundering.
• Maintain readiness for audits and inspections (e.g., MSHEQ, labour).
• Investigate and document incidents and accidents, report near misses and trend data (first aid use, incidents).
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented for non-conformances, follow up on SCAR reports.
• Chair monthly SHE meetings and review SHE Rep inspection findings.
• Maintain legal compliance: valid certifications (e.g., racking, fuel storage, electrical), legal appointments, servicing of fire equipment.
• Ensure contractor compliance: induction, documentation, certifications, monitoring on-site.
• Promote quality execution of tasks (e.g., maintenance, construction) through proper procedures and checks.

Quality

• Raise non-conformances clearly with relevant departments.
• Ensure corrective actions are validated and effective.

Compliance

• Conduct and assist with competency assessments.
• Review and update OHS/hygiene procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure full compliance with hygiene, health, and safety policies and maintain cleanliness in the packhouse.

Communication and Reporting

• Submit monthly SHE reports to management.
• Maintain strong communication at all levels to support efficient operations.
• Coordinate audits, track non-conformances, and report outcomes effectively.

Human Resources and Training

• Train reporting staff on procedures, standards, and regulatory requirements (internal and external).
• Conduct regular staff assessments and feedback sessions.
• Schedule refresher training as needed.

General and Off-Season

• Perform additional tasks as requested by management.
• Off-season responsibilities may differ based on operational needs.

Qualifications and Education

• Grade 12.
• National diploma in safety management/Risk management/SAMTRAC or relevant qualification and experience will be advantageous.
• Experience in the Citrus/Agriculture/Food processing industry will be advantageous.

Competencies

• Computer skills (MS Office).
• Able to lead and drive a safety culture.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective handling of detailed information and consistent attention to detail.
• Ability to work with little supervision and track multi processes.
• Team player and able to work under pressure.

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