SHE OFFICER

West Coast Personnel; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Personnel seeks a qualified SHE professional to maintain and improve the safety management system across productions environments. The role involves conducting HIRA, incident investigations, root cause analysis and coordinating audits with a focus on corrective actions.

You will deliver inductions, train staff, monitor contractor safety, and coordinate drills while ensuring PPE and waste management are compliant. A strong knowledge of OHS Act is essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• 35 years of relevant SHE experience (preferably in manufacturing, food processing or production).
• Solid knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations.
• Experience with HIRA, incident investigation, root cause analysis, internal audits and contractor safety management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve the SHE management system, policies and safe work procedures.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), recommend controls and verify their effectiveness.
• Coordinate workplace inspections and internal audits, support external audits and follow up on corrective actions.
• Investigate accidents, near misses and environmental incidents, identify root causes and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.
• Deliver SHE inductions and training, and monitor contractor compliance before and during work on site.
• Coordinate emergency drills and monitor readiness of first-aid supplies, fire protection systems and emergency equipment.
• Oversee PPE and waste management, coordinate safety committee meetings and report on SHE performance and trends.

Skills

HIRA

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Internal audits

Contractor safety management

SHE training

Education

National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management or related field

Job description

Key responsibilities:

Maintain and improve the SHE management system, policies and safe work procedures. Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), recommend controls and check that they work in practice. Coordinate workplace inspections and internal audits, support external audits and follow up on corrective actions through to completion. Investigate accidents, near misses and environmental incidents, identify root causes and recommend measures to prevent recurrence. Deliver SHE inductions and training, and monitor contractor compliance before and during work on site. Coordinate emergency drills and monitor the readiness of first-aid supplies, fire protection systems and emergency equipment. Oversee personal protective equipment (PPE) and waste management, coordinate safety committee meetings and report on SHE performance and trends.

Minimum requirements:

National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related field. 35 years of relevant SHE experiences, preferably in manufacturing, food processing or a production environment. Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations. Practical experience with HIRA, incident investigation, root cause analysis, internal audits and contractor safety management.

Advantageous:

Knowledge or experience in ammonia plant safety management. Knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental management principles. Familiarity with SMETA, ethical audits or customer compliance requirements.