Job Description

Requirements:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining the Safety, Health, and Environment Management system.
• 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.
• Participating in SMETA Audits as a respondent and other audit as required and ensuring non-conformances related to, SHE is resolved within timelines specified on the relevant portals.
• Identifying and championing continuous improvement projects that enhance the SHE performance of the company.
• Developing and delivering training on Safety, Health, and Environment topics for employees at the prescribed frequency and as required.
• Working with contractors and service providers to maintain the contractor management processes in accordance with legal requirements and in conjunction with Maintenance.
• Scheduling medical surveillance for new and existing employees in liaison with the appointed medical services provider at the prescribed frequency.
• Sourcing appropriate PPE in line with identified hazards and risks.
• Coordinating and conducting regular SHE Committee meetings; planning, reviewing, and implementing recommendations.
• Preparing SHE performance reports, statistics, and presentations.
• Ensuring regular emergency response exercises and drills are reviewed and conducted to ensure the highest level of emergency preparedness.
• Overall responsibility for the Sustainability of the business.
• Meticulous document control and record-keeping.
• Managing the work and certification of First Aiders, Fire Fighters, OHS Reps and Forklift Drivers where applicable.
• Any other duties that may be assigned.

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