Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation Officer

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR); Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific research organization in Pretoria is looking for a SHE Implementation Officer to provide support in ensuring compliance with SHE legislative requirements. The incumbent will facilitate SHE management walkabouts, support incident investigations, and coordinate SHE training for representatives. The ideal candidate must have a National Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management and at least three years of experience in integrated SHE management systems. Excellent communication skills and computer literacy are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in implementing integrated SHE management systems.
• Formal training on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Knowledge of SHE regulatory framework and OHS Act.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate monthly SHE management walkabouts for compliance.
• Support SHE incident investigations and develop reports.
• Ensure all SHE risk assessments are completed and updated.

Skills

Health and Safety Management

Risk Assessment

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Computer Literacy

Education

National Diploma in Health, Safety and Environmental Management

SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification

Tools

XGRC

ISOSYS

Job description

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation Officer

About The Job

The CSIR has a vacancy for a SHE Implementation Officer in the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Function. The incumbent will provide SHE implementation support (administrative and operational) to the division/support portfolio in order to ensure compliance with applicable SHE legislative requirements and certification of international standards (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), CSIR SHEQ policy, SHE management system manual and processes. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key Responsibilities

SHE MBWAs

• Facilitate monthly SHE management walkabouts (MBWAs) for all divisional/support portfolio S16.2 appointees;
• Ensure all SHE findings identified during the MBWA are recorded, reported and adequately addressed to meet SHE requirement;

SHE Compliance And Continual Improvement

• Ensure that all division/support portfolio SHE appointments are formalised and maintained;
• Support all SHE incident investigations, develop initial and final incident reports, root cause analysis and remedial action implementation;
• Ensure when a SHE incident or non-conformity occurs, a Corrective Action Request (CAR) is timeously raised, tracked and managed adequately;
• Ensure that all SHE risk assessments are completed, signed off and updated;
• Participate in both internal and external SHEQ audits;
• Ensure division/support portfolio emergency evacuation drills are planned and executed in conjunction with SHEQ Department;
• Liaise with the CSIR Medical Centre whenever an incident occurs and facilitate the medical surveillance process;
• Arrange and keep records of SHE management reviews and other related SHE committee meetings;
• Review divisional / portfolio SHE procedures and processes;

SHE Operational Support

• Provide support to all SHE Representatives, Impact Area Managers/ Research Group Leaders and other SHE role players with SHE inspections, procurement of SHE materials;
• Keeping track of SHE risk assessments, training records and equipment/machinery registers;
• Ensure that the SHE documented information is maintained in accordance with SHEQ Document Management Procedure;
• Prepare and present annual SHE training calendar for the division / support portfolio;
• Arrange and co-ordinate training of division/support portfolio SHE appointees and all SHE role players;
• Participate in SHE related incident investigations and provide inputs or submit reports if required;
• Attend to all service requests relating to SHE function in the division/ support portfolio and provide efficient and effective response;

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A three year National Diploma or equivalent in one of the Health, Safety and Environmental management fields with at least three years experience in the implementation and maintenance of integrated SHE management systems;
• SAMTRAC or similar equivalent qualification;
• Formal training by a recognised training provider on the implementation and maintenance of management systems, in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001;
• Experience in SHE management system implementation and maintenance in specifically an engineering environment;
• Knowledge and experience of explosives management as applicable in the implementation and maintenance of SHE management systems;
• Knowledge and experience of SHE regulatory framework as applicable the OHS Act, NEMA etc.;
• Experience in the implementation of integrated SHE management systems and related matters at operational level;
• Computer literacy as well as exceptional administrative and report writing skills required;
• Experience in the implementation of integrated risk and compliance management software systems such as XGRC, ISOSYS or similar integrated software systems;
• Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; and
• A valid driver’s licence.

Closing date: 8 December 2025

PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY.

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The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant’s educational qualification and employment history.

The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.