SHE Officer

The HR Company; Mpumalanga; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The HR Company is seeking a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) professional to lead compliance, inspections and incident investigations across a manufacturing environment. The role requires managing risk assessments, training, emergency drills and contractor safety, while maintaining documentation and reporting for management review.

Responsibilities include coordinating medical surveillance, PPE provisioning, and ensuring adherence to ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 standards, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• SHE knowledge of relevant acts and regulations.
• Experience in risk assessments and control implementation.
• Experience investigating incidents and root causes.
• Ability to plan and coordinate emergency drills.
• Experience delivering training in SHE topics.
• Proficient in MS Office and digital inspection tools.
• Awareness of ISO 45001/ISO 14001 requirements.

Responsibilities

• SHE Compliance and legal register maintenance.
• Carry out site inspections and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents and manage COID reporting.
• Deliver SHE inductions and toolbox talks.
• Coordinate SHE committee meetings and actions.
• Ensure emergency plans and drills are up to date.
• Monitor waste, emissions, water and energy use.
• Oversee contractor SHE management and permits to work.
• Coordinate medical surveillance and PPE provision.
• Maintain SHE records and monthly reports.

Skills

SHE knowledge

Risk assessments

Incident investigations

Emergency planning

Training & toolbox talks

MS Office

SHE software

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management or Environmental Health

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• SHE Compliance Monitor and enforce adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, environmental legislation and company SHE policies and procedures. Maintain the site SHE legal register and ensure that legal appointments (e.g. SHE representatives, first aiders, fire marshals) are current.
• Inspections and Risk Assessments Conduct regular site inspections and SHE audits to identify unsafe acts and conditions. Facilitate baseline, issue-based and task-based risk assessments (HIRA) and ensure that agreed controls are implemented.
• Incident Management Report, record and investigate incidents, injuries and near-misses; identify root causes and recommend corrective and preventive actions. Administer injury-on-duty (COID) reporting and claims and notify the Department of Employment and Labour where required.
• Training and Awareness Deliver SHE inductions, toolbox talks and awareness campaigns to employees, contractors and visitors. Maintain the SHE training matrix and track mandatory training such as first aid, firefighting and SHE representative training.
• SHE Committee and Representatives Coordinate SHE committee meetings, record minutes and follow up on agreed actions. Support and guide SHE representatives in carrying out their inspections and duties.
• Emergency Preparedness Ensure emergency response plans and evacuation procedures are up to date and communicated to all staff. Arrange and evaluate regular emergency drills and ensure firefighting and first aid equipment is inspected and serviceable.
• Environmental Management Monitor waste management on site, including segregation, storage, legal disposal and safe-disposal records. Track environmental aspects such as waste, emissions, water and energy use, and promote sustainability initiatives.
• Contractor SHE Management Ensure contractors are inducted and comply with SHE requirements, including Section 37(2) agreements and permits to work. Monitor contractor activities on site and stop unsafe work where necessary.
• Occupational Health and PPE Coordinate medical surveillance (pre-employment, periodic and exit medicals) and occupational hygiene surveys such as noise and illumination. Ensure that the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) is specified, issued and used.
• SHE Documentation and Reporting Maintain accurate SHE records, including inspection reports, risk assessments, incident registers and legal compliance documents. Compile monthly SHE reports for management, highlighting trends, risks and areas for improvement.

Key Requirements

• National Diploma in Safety Management, Environmental Health or a related field.
• SAMTRAC certificate (or equivalent, e.g. NEBOSH).
• First Aid Level 1 and Basic Firefighting certificates; ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 internal auditor training is an advantage.
• Registration with SACPCMP or SAIOSH is an advantage.
• 2-3 years' experience in a SHE role, preferably in a manufacturing, FMCG or food production environment.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations and site inspections.
• Exposure to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations.
• Working knowledge of COIDA, NEMA and waste management legislation.
• Understanding of hazard identification and risk assessment (HIRA) methods.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis techniques (e.g. 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, ICAM).
• Knowledge of emergency response planning, drills and procedures.
• Ability to develop and deliver SHE training and toolbox talks to all levels of staff.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SHE software or digital inspection tools.