Safety, Health And Environmental Compliance Officer

Schauenburg Systems; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Safety, Health, and Environmental Compliance Officer to ensure adherence to SHE-related regulations and frameworks. This role involves implementing and maintaining the SHE management system, conducting audits, and managing certification processes. With a focus on continuous improvement and compliance, the successful candidate will play a critical role in fostering a safe and compliant workplace. If you have a passion for safety and environmental management and possess the necessary qualifications, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of ISO compliance audits experience.
• 5+ years in SHE compliance in manufacturing or industrial settings.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHE management system in line with ISO standards.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with OHSA and other regulations.

Skills

Auditing

Risk Assessment

Incident Investigation

Policy Development

Training

Documentation

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer Certification

NEBOSH International General Certificate

SAMTRAC or similar occupational health & safety certification

Certification in POPIA compliance (e.g., CIPP)

Job description

Schauenburg Systems is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities.

We strongly encourage EE candidates and individuals with disabilities to submit their applications.

Main Purpose

The Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring organizational adherence to SHE-related regulatory and certification frameworks, including ISO (Occupational Health & Safety Management System), ISO (Environmental Management System), POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act), and PAPIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act).

This role focuses on compliance verification, certification maintenance, and ensuring that the SHE Operations department effectively implements and maintains day-to-day requirements.

The officer will conduct audits, manage certification processes, perform risk assessments, and oversee regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

1. SHE Management System Implementation & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the SHE management system in alignment with ISO standards, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Monitor and evaluate compliance with OHSA, MHSA, and other relevant regulations.
• Ensure compliance with POPIA and PAPIA regarding SHE-related data and documentation.

1. Certification & Audit Management

• Prepare for and conduct internal and external audits for ISO, POPIA, and PAPIA certifications.
• Identify non-conformities, implement corrective actions, and maintain certification compliance.

1. Risk Management & Incident Investigation

• Conduct risk assessments, develop mitigation strategies, and investigate workplace incidents.

1. Audits, Inspections & Compliance Monitoring

• Conduct internal audits, support external audits, and ensure adherence to legal and certification requirements.

1. Training, Awareness & Stakeholder Engagement

• Develop training programs, conduct awareness sessions, and collaborate with departments to embed SHE considerations.

1. Document Control & Performance Reporting

• Maintain accurate records, monitor performance metrics, and prepare management reports.

1. Continuous Improvement & Industry Best Practices

• Stay updated on ISO revisions, regulations, and industry trends; implement improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• ISO Lead Auditor or Implementer Certification
• NEBOSH International General Certificate or equivalent
• SAMTRAC or similar occupational health & safety certification
• Certification in POPIA compliance (e.g., CIPP)

Experience

• At least 3 years conducting ISO compliance audits
• Minimum 5 years in SHE compliance in manufacturing or industrial environment
• At least 3 years managing certification audits
• Minimum 2 years developing SHE compliance training

Additional Skills include auditing, risk assessment, incident investigation, policy development, training, documentation, and stakeholder engagement.

All applicants meeting the minimum requirements should apply by 13 May at 12:00. Consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 weeks.