EHS Specialist - Epping Bakery

Pepsico; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 30 000 - 60 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an EHS Specialist to enhance health and safety standards at their Cape Town facility. This pivotal role involves managing EHS operations, ensuring compliance, and conducting risk assessments. You will work closely with the EHS Manager and line managers to implement effective occupational health and environmental programs. If you are passionate about creating a safe work environment and have a solid background in EHS practices, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values safety and sustainability in the manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAMTRAC certification and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS operations and ensure compliance with local authorities.
• Conduct risk assessments and compile EHS monthly statistics.

Skills

Risk Assessment (HIRA)

Computer Skills

Business Planning

Vendor Management

Education

Diploma or Degree

Job description

Job Title: EHS Specialist - Epping Bakery

Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Application Deadline: May 30, 2025

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking an EHS Specialist to join our team. The main responsibilities include guiding and implementing occupational health and environmental programs. The role involves close collaboration with the EHS Manager and line managers, and typically reports to the EHS Manager.

Accountabilities:

• Manage EHS operations to meet set goals.
• Ensure EHS compliance through training, coaching, medical surveillance, and toolbox talks.
• Manage, update, and implement SHE procedures.
• Investigate and report SHE incidents.
• Manage internal and assist external SHE audits.
• Ensure compliance with local authorities' requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments.
• Compile and maintain EHS monthly statistics.
• Manage IOD procedures.
• Drive SHE committee initiatives.
• Facilitate external and internal training sessions.
• Update EHS trackers regularly.
• Implement GEHSMS standards.
• Oversee fleet safety, coaching, and manage violations.
• Verify contractor SHE files and manage on-site contractor activities.

Qualifications:

What qualifies you for this role:

• Diploma or Degree (minimum qualification).
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Risk assessment experience (HIRA).
• Computer skills.
• Business planning skills.
• Vendor management skills.
• SAMTRAC certification and incident investigation experience.