Job Description

A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a SHEQ Officer to ensure the effective functioning of the SHE System through legal compliance to the OHS Act and minimizing company risk.
Key Responsibilities

• Ensures conformance to the OHS Act
• To conduct training as per the prescribed SOP's and OHS requirements
• Conduct risk assessments and implement necessary safety measures
• Ensures that the documents required by the Quality Management System are created and controlled as per SOP's
• Maintain records to provide evidence of conformity to requirements and of the effective operation of the Occupational Safety Management System
• Creating, maintenance and updating of HSE related SOPs
• Continually improving the effectiveness of the Health and Safety System
• Prepares for and participates in the internal and external audits that are conducted at planned intervals
• Manage contractors on site ensuring adherence to all safety standards
• To be actively involved in the resident fire team
• Investigations on all safety related incidents and or accidents
• Conducting inductions on all new employees and contractors
• Ensuring that all licensing requirements of staff on MHE are done and always kept up to date
• Assisting that annual medicals to be carried out
• Carry out daily checks in the department to ensure staff comply with the wearing prescribed safety apparel
• Perform daily spot checks on all delivery trucks that may be on site checking for faults, driver's licenses etc.
• Ensure that all security related equipment (CCTV, ELECTRIC FENCE, PANIC BUTTONS) are tested and maintained
• Ensure that all critical equipment is maintained and serviced as per the required service schedule

Requirements:

• Matric
• Diploma in Safety Management / SHEQ or related
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a SHEQ Officer role
• Experience in a Pharmaceutical environment will be advantageous
• Knowledge and understanding of the OHS Act and Environmental
• Management
• Experience in Accident & Incident Investigation, Hazards Identification and Risk Management
• Must be PC literate in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Oracle or related ERP system

Competencies:

• Analytical
• Cost Focused
• Attention to detail
• Deadline orientated
• Ability to plan & work independently and to handle pressure
• Decision-making & problem-solving
• Ability to adhere to required standards & objectives
• Cross functional capability
• Innovative
• Good interpersonal skills

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on www.mnarecruitment.com
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