SHE Manager

Fenris Personnel CC; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management firm in Johannesburg is seeking a qualified OH&S Manager to develop and implement comprehensive SHE management systems. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in safety management within an industrial environment, preferably in food/FMCG. The role involves leading risk assessments, coordinating OH&S committees, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This position is essential in fostering a safety-first culture and overseeing safety initiatives across operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Engineering or a related field.
• Recognised OH&S qualification completed.
• 57+ years OH&S experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement SHE management systems ensuring compliance.
• Lead risk assessments and maintain the risk register.
• Coordinate OH&S committees and stakeholder engagement.

Skills

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Safety management systems

Compliance with OHS Act

Leadership

Education

Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or related field

Recognised OH&S qualification (e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH)

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive SHE management systems, ensuring compliance with legal standards.
• Lead risk assessments (HIRA/ERA, task-based, JSA/JHA, ERA), maintain the risk register and drive implementation of control measures.
• Coordinate OH&S committees, safety representatives and stakeholder engagement (including the Department of Labour and/or unions where applicable).
• Plan and conduct OH&S inspections and internal audits; manage external audits and DoL inspections.
• Lead incident and accident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions; track and report OH&S KPIs.
• Lead investigations for all incidents and near misses, using root cause analysis tools.
• Ensure prompt implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and report on SHE KPIs, trends, and action plans.
• Use data insights to identify focus areas and drive proactive interventions.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance of the junior level management.
• Promote a safety-first mindset through coaching and on-the-floor engagement.
• Oversee emergency preparedness (fire, evacuation, refrigerant leaks, medical emergencies etc) and first responder arrangements.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, HR and Quality/Food Safety to integrate OH&S into daily operations and projects.

Requirements:

• Minimum Diploma/Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Engineering or a related field (NQF 67+).
• Recognised OH&S qualification (e.g. SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, Environmental Management or equivalent).
• 57+ years OH&S experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment, preferably food/FMCG, with at least 3 years in a senior/lead OH&S role.
• Strong working knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations, COIDA , Env Management ,NEMA and ISO 45001.
• Proven experience in risk assessment, incident investigation, non-conformity, audits, training and OH&S reporting in a labour intensive, shift based operation

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.