EHS Coordinator - Prospecton Plant Snacks

PepsiCo; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food and beverage company is seeking a Temporary EHS Coordinator in Durban to oversee environmental health and safety compliance. The role involves maintaining the EHS management system, scheduling committee meetings, and managing action plans. Candidates should have a 3-year qualification in Safety or Environmental Management and knowledge of relevant legislation. Join an innovative team driving positive actions for people and the planet.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Risk Assessment, OSH Act, COID Act, and relevant environmental legislation.
• Ability to manage document control and maintain training records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the EHS management system and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Coordinate SHE Committee meetings and compile meeting minutes.
• Drive GEHSMS agenda and manage action plans.

Skills

Knowledge of legal and working requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Proficiency in SAP

Education

3-year qualification in Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent

Matric

Job description

Overview

We are PepsiCo

PepsiCo is proud to be one of the world’s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio — including Lay’s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker — consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.

In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13,000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for :

We are seeking a Temporary EHS Coordinator to join our team. Responsibilities include maintaining the EHS management system (GEHSMS – ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001), ensuring compliance with regulations, managing document control, generating reports, and coordinating EHS action programs for the site.

Accountabilities

• Scheduling SHE Committee meetings at Prospecton – Manufacturing & Warehousing
• Co-ordinate monthly & annual EHS Steering Group meetings and collate necessary information for review by the senior team
• Compiling meeting minutes and maintaining records for future reference
• Updating and maintaining the EHS action tracker on MyEHS system (Near misses, BBS, incident reports, non-conformance reports, risk assessments)
• Following up on occupational health claims, ensuring documentation is received and filed
• Driving GEHSMS agenda, managing action plans, supporting the GEHSMS program
• Loading evidence of compliance tasks on MyEHS
• Purchasing and issuing PPE and safety supplies
• Communicating with suppliers such as Clinic, Enviroserv, Fidelity, etc.
• Coordinating and maintaining training records and schedules
• Assisting in emergency drills
• Reviewing policies and procedures, managing document control and communication of updates
• Proper storage and filing of controlled documents in compliance with internal and statutory requirements
• Planning and facilitating EHS inductions and trainings
• Managing contractor safety
• Contributing to EHS AOP achievement, including incident, waste, and KPI management
• Ensuring compliance with wastewater treatment and waste management areas
• Participating in risk assessments and closing actions
• Supporting sustainability initiatives and EHS campaigns
• Maintaining visual EHS awareness around the site

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Matric
• 3-year qualification in Safety or Environmental Management or equivalent
• Knowledge of legal and working requirements (Risk Assessment, OSH Act, COID Act, relevant environmental legislation)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act