Safety Officer

Staff Solutions; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Safety Officer to enforce compliance with safety regulations and standards in Gqeberha. The ideal candidate will manage health, safety, and environmental policies, ensuring a safe workplace while supporting compliance goals and training initiatives. Requirements include a Grade 12 certificate and a National Diploma in Safety Management, alongside a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
• Knowledge of OHS Act and Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations.
• Experience in a manufacturing facility is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and implement safety standards.
• Support energy efficiency initiatives and compliance activities.

Skills

Knowledge of OHS Act

ISO standards

Environmental regulations

Risk Assessments

Health & Safety compliance

Education

Grade 12 Certificate

National Diploma in Safety Management

SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification

Tertiary studies in SHE Management

Job description

• Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements across all sites.
• Ensure the implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) policies, procedures, standards, and systems on each shift.
• Support the achievement of annual targets set by the Compliance Section KPIs.
• Implement audits, checks, and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS Act deliverables on a regular basis (weekly / monthly).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) in the workplace.
• Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by sending samples, reports, and inspections to relevant authorities (e.g., water samples, meter readings).

Health & Safety Management

• Provide SHEE (Safety, Health, Environment, and Environment) consulting services and advice to the manufacturing plant.
• Participate in investigations and reporting of incidents in the workplace, and devise and implement preventative strategies.
• Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments), environmental assessments, and update SWPs and SOPs.
• Assist with annual SHEE inductions for all employees and provide incidental training throughout the year.
• Develop and participate in new safety programs to continuously improve SHEE standards.
• Lead by example in maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and create safety bulletins, toolbox talks, etc., to raise awareness.
• Implement and maintain health and safety standards to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
• Perform regular inspections of equipment (e.g., ladders, racks, forklifts, PPE, machinery) and address safety concerns.
• Manage contractor Health and Safety file readiness and drive compliance.
• Issue work permits to staff and contractors as necessary.
• Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System in compliance with legislation and ISO standards.
• Conduct monthly environmental assessments and work with relevant managers to address any findings and implement improvements.
• Develop and maintain an audit matrix with scheduled internal audits, report on findings, and monitor improvements.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, and attend relevant training as required.
• Support the energy efficiency plan by driving initiatives to reduce energy consumption.
• Promote energy-saving awareness by implementing schedules for turning off unused equipment, investing in energy-efficient solutions, and fixing air leaks.
• Install energy-saving equipment such as light sensors and lamps.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards, and legal requirements by validating risk assessments during HSE inspections.
• Review and ensure risk assessments are completed for all contractor jobs prior to commencement of work.
• Conduct job hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and improve processes to mitigate hazards.
• Identify risks in tasks, score hazards, and implement necessary controls to reduce significant risks.

People Management

• Support people management initiatives to ensure timely access to information, document storage, and meeting SHEEQ deadlines.
• Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards and SharePoint management for documentation.
• Track the performance of all SHEEQ-related targets and deadlines.
• Manage the consolidated HSE Plant training plan, ensuring proper execution and documentation.
• Attend daily production QSB meetings to provide SHEE-related information and participate in strategic team meetings.
• Assist with daily administration functions and ensure continuous improvement in SHE culture.
• Perform any other duties as required by the SHEEQ Manager or Duty Manager.

Job Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 Certificate
• National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent
• SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations

Advantageous :

• Tertiary studies in SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Management or equivalent
• Additional training or work experience in OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, and Energy Management

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.

Advantageous :

• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in an environment similar to the client's operations.

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