Safety, Health & Environment Officer

The HEINEKEN Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage manufacturer in South Africa is seeking a Safety Specialist to manage health and safety compliance within its operations. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to safety standards, conduct training, and oversee incident investigations. Candidates must have a National Diploma in Safety or equivalent, with 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in the FMCG sector. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for this role, along with the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus a National Diploma in Safety or relevant qualification.
• 3 – 5 years of safety experience in the FMCG industry.
• Good communication skills and ability to facilitate interactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and environmental systems compliance.
• Conduct training for staff and contractors.
• Manage incident investigations and ensure compliance.

Skills

Grade 12

National Diploma in Safety

3 – 5 years safety experience

Knowledge of the OSH Act

Good communication skills

Ability to interact with people

Computer literacy

Ability to work independently

Ability to organise and lead

Education

National Diploma in Safety or relevant qualification (NQF 5)

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: SHER Specialist
Job Grade: 8
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 149873
Closing Date: 12/01/2026

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Contribute towards HSE departmental goals and improvements to achieve best practices and standards.
• Overseeing and day to day management of safety and environmental systems and ensuring OHS & ISO 14001 compliance.
• Responsible for contractor management ensuring compliance.
• Conducting training, determine training needs, awareness and orientation overviews and induction for staff and contractors.
• Conducting audits
• Conducting hazard identifications and risk assessments
• Detecting, measuring, monitoring, and reducing of non-conformances
• Responsible for efficient handling of incident and accident investigations
• Reporting on DFIR
• Drive optimisation and improvement of HSE systems and processes which enhance safety, compliance and reduce risk.
• Develop plans and review safety and risk performance against targets regularly to ensure continuous improvement.
• Provide support and guidance to all staff, visitors, and contractors so as to minimise injuries and incidents and non-conformant behaviors.
• Drive effective emergency response plans and access control/loss prevention systems.
• Champions adherence to relevant HSE policies, procedures, work instructions and SOPs
• Report status on risk, HSE status and progress to management.
• Liasing with authorities and emergency services

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12PLUSNational Diploma in Safety or any other relevant qualification (NQF 5)
• SAMTRAC or equivalent
• 3 – 5 years safety experience in the FMCG Industry
• Sound knowledge of the OSH Act and all other Safety, Environmental and Security legislation.
• Good communication skills
• Ability to interact with people on all levels; co-ordinate and facilitate
• Computer literacy is essential.
• Ability to work independently and cope under pressure.
• Ability to organise and lead.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity.You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.