SHE Officer

JVR Software; Wes-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown company in Firgrove is seeking a Safety, Health & Environment Officer to lead SHE practices on-site within a food manufacturing setting. The role focuses on implementing robust safety systems, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental and food safety standards.

The successful candidate will drive incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and preventive actions, while delivering SHE training and emergency response

Qualifications

• Must hold a National Diploma or higher in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, OHS, or related field.
• Proven experience in food manufacturing/food processing environments.
• Solid HIRA knowledge and practical application in manufacturing.
• Experience with ammonia refrigeration plants is advantageous.
• Based in or willing to commute to Firgrove.

Responsibilities

• Establish, implement, and maintain SHE management systems across the site.
• Conduct site inspections, risk assessments, and continuous HIRA evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental legislation and food safety standards.
• Investigate workplace incidents and perform root cause analyses.
• Facilitate SHE training, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning.

Skills

HIRA knowledge

Site safety management

Incident investigation

Training & toolbox talks

Environmental management

Ammonia refrigeration experience

Education

National Diploma or higher in EHS

Job description

Are you an experienced Safety, Health, and Environment professional looking for your next career-changing move? A leading company in the food manufacturing and processing sector is seeking a dedicated SHE Officer to join their team based in Firgrove.

Key Responsibilities

Establish, implement, and maintain comprehensive Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) management systems across the site.

Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and continuous Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) evaluations.

• Conduct regular site inspections, risk assessments, and continuous Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) evaluations.

Ensure full compliance with all relevant occupational health, safety, and environmental legislation and food safety standards.

Investigate workplace incidents, perform root cause analyses, and implement corrective and preventive measures.

Facilitate SHE training, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning for all plant personnel.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education: Must hold a National Diploma or higher in Environmental Management, Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), or a related field.

Industry Experience: Proven experience within food, food manufacturing, or food processing environments.

Technical Expertise: Solid HIRA knowledge and practical application in manufacturing environments.

Advantageous: Experience working with Ammonia refrigeration plants will be a distinct advantage.

Location: Based in or willing to commute to Firgrove.

Remuneration & How to Apply

Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.