SHE Officer

Aspen Pharma Group; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Pharma Group in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) seeks an experienced SHE Manager to lead the site's Safety, Health and Environment Management System, ensuring legal compliance and risk minimisation. You will develop and implement procedures, lead audits, coordinate training, and drive continuous improvement across operations while maintaining regulatory documentation and emergency readiness.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to embed a strong safety culture and ensure ISO 14001

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric and a National Diploma (NQF 6) in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Diploma or BSc in Engineering preferrable.
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) or similar certification (SAFEPRAC/ NEBOSH IGC OHS)

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal SHE audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, occupational hygiene surveys, waste management, and operational controls to maintain compliance with legal and ISO requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain SHE procedures, work instructions, legal appointments, and Group SHE Standards.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response plans, drills, and business continuity actions.
• Monitor SHE performance by analysing trends, tracking objectives, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver SHE training and provide technical guidance to promote safe work practices and compliance across the site.
• Support SHE projects by conducting inspections, providing technical input, and coordinating resources required for implementation.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, reports, systems, and regulatory documentation to support compliance and decision‑making.

Skills

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

SHE audits

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

Education

National Diploma (NQF6) in SHE/OHS

Diploma or BSc in Engineering (pref.)

Job description

Overview

Develop, implement, and maintain the site's Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Management System to ensure legal compliance, minimise risk, and promote a safe and healthy working environment.

Overview

Develop, implement, and maintain the site's Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE) Management System to ensure legal compliance, minimise risk, and promote a safe and healthy working environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and internal SHE audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring, occupational hygiene surveys, waste management, and operational controls to maintain compliance with legal and ISO requirements.
• Develop, review, and maintain SHE procedures, work instructions, legal appointments, and Group SHE Standards.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness activities, including emergency response plans, drills, and business continuity actions.
• Monitor SHE performance by analysing trends, tracking objectives, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Deliver SHE training and provide technical guidance to promote safe work practices and compliance across the site.
• Support SHE projects by conducting inspections, providing technical input, and coordinating resources required for implementation.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, reports, systems, and regulatory documentation to support compliance and decision‑making.

Requirements

Qualification

• Grade 12/Matric and National Diploma (NQF 6) in Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)
• Diploma or BSc in Engineering preferrable.
• Safety Management Training Course (SAMTRAC) or similar certification (SAFEPRAC/ NEBOSH IGC OHS)

Experience

• 2-4 years’ experience in Pharmaceutical Industry, FMCG or related fields including Safety Management Information
• Experience in industry machinery, chemical safety and hazardous materials management including ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards

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