OHSE Safety & Compliance Leader Manufacturing

Pedros; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Pedros is seeking an OHS Officer to develop, implement and maintain occupational health and safety systems within its manufacturing and distribution facility in South Africa. The role focuses on enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) to foster a Zero Harm culture and reduce downtime due to incidents.

Responsibilities include safety walks, LOTO enforcement, hazardous materials management, incident investigations, PPE enforcement, training and drills, and compliance

Qualifications

• Diploma in safety management or EH with NQF 6.
• 3–5 years as Safety Officer in manufacturing/FMCG.
• In-depth knowledge of SA OHS Act 85 of 1993 and regs.
• Experience with external audits and inspectors.
• Proficient in MS Office and safety software.

Responsibilities

• Factory Floor Safety: daily safety walks to inspect machinery and work areas.
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO): enforce and audit LOTO protocols during maintenance and changes.
• Hazardous Materials: oversee safe storage, handling and disposal of chemicals.
• Incident Investigation: lead root-cause analyses and implement corrective actions.
• PPE Enforcement: monitor correct use of PPE.
• Training & Drills: conduct inductions, toolbox talks, drills.
• Compliance Reporting: maintain safety logs and registers for audits.

Skills

Safety management

Auditing

Incident investigation

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management

Tools

MS Office

Safety management software

Job description

Pedros is seeking an OHS Officer to develop, implement and maintain occupational health and safety systems within its manufacturing and distribution facility in South Africa. The role focuses on enforcing the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) to foster a Zero Harm culture and reduce downtime due to incidents.

Responsibilities include safety walks, LOTO enforcement, hazardous materials management, incident investigations, PPE enforcement, training and drills, and compliance