SHEQ Officer, Stutterheim

Janine Hulme; Stutterheim; On-site; ZAR 380,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Janine Hulme seeks a proactive SHEQ Officer for a permanent vacancy in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape. The role covers safety, environmental and quality management under OHS Act, with emphasis on compliance, audits, and continuous improvement.

The successful candidate will hold SAMTRAC/NEBOSH/NOSA or a relevant safety qualification, have 3+ years of experience in systems and auditing, and possess good MS Office skills and a reliable vehicle for site visits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in OHS Act compliance and auditing.
• Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong administrative and MS Office skills.
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.

Responsibilities

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of OHS Act regulations.
• Conduct workplace inspections and report hazards and non-conformances.
• Assist in incident, accident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions.
• Support risk assessments, HIRA, and safe work procedures.
• Coordinate and monitor PPE compliance.
• Assist with contractor safety management and inductions.
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings.
• Maintain SHEQ records and reports.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong admin skills

Good communication

Education

Safety management diploma/certificate

Environmental or Quality training

Job description

We are seeking a SHEQ Officer for a permanent vacancy based in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape.

Applicants are required to meet the following criteria:

• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / NOSA / Diploma or certificate in Safety Management
• Environmental or Quality training will be an advantage
• 3+ years related experience in systems, compliance and auditing in accordance with Occupational Health and Safety Act. Exposure to manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
• Proficient in MS Office & strong administrative skills
• Valid driver’s license and own reliable transport / Good communication / sound knowledge of SHE requirements

The successful applicant would be responsible for, but not limited to:

Safety & Health

• Assist with the implementation and monitoring of OHS Act and related regulations
• Conduct workplace inspections and report hazards and non-conformances
• Assist in incident, accident and near-miss investigations and corrective actions
• Support risk assessments, HIRA, and safe work procedures
• Coordinate and monitor PPE compliance
• Assist with contractor safety management and inductions
• Participate in Safety Committee meetings

Environmental

• Support implementation of environmental management plans
• Monitor waste management, housekeeping, and environmental controls
• Assist with compliance to environmental permits and procedures
• Report environmental incidents and assist with corrective actions

Quality

• Assist with implementation and monitoring of quality procedures and work instructions
• Support internal audits and corrective action tracking
• Assist in maintaining document control and record keeping

Compliance & Administration

• Maintain SHEQ records, registers, and files
• Assist with legal compliance audits
• Support ISO systems (ISO 9001 / ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 - where applicable)
• Assist with training coordination and toolbox talks
• Compile basic SHEQ reports and statistics

Salary: Market related