Safety And Health jobs in South Africa

Unilever is currently hiring for SHE Facilitator

Function: Supply Chain

Reports to: GTM SHE Manager

Scope: Local

Location: Indonsa Factory

Terms & Conditions: Full time, onsite

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. You will work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. You will lead innovations, big and small, that will make our business win and grow. You will learn from brilliant business leaders and colleagues who provide mentorship and inspiration so that you can become a better you.

Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world. If you are passionate about facilitating the implementation of the SHE systems to reduce Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Risks, then this role is just for you!

• To support the site SHE Coordinator in implementing systems to reduce occupational health and safety risk by the creation and maintenance of an effective SHE management system.
• To identify and adequately control all significant occupational health and safety and environmental risks, ensure compliance with Unilever policy and standards and all applicable regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement.
• Influence line management and staff to comply with SHE regulations.

• Compiles and revises standards and procedures relating to SHE to ensure compliance with Unilever SHE standards.
• Maintenance of the document management system including archives.
• Maintains a database of the standard operation procedures and copies of all legislation relating to the SHE matters.
• Develops and maintains a database of remedial actions from accident reports, internal & external audits and safety inspections.
• Assists with the preparation and monitoring of KPI’s related to annual/monthly/quarterly SHE performance review reporting.

• Analyses and source course content for safety and health related courses.
• Compiles and presents relevant SHE training and awareness programs using various tools/media e.g. safety induction.

• Ensure that all factory documentation remains current.
• Collate and circulate safety literature, ensuring that the SHE communication boards are kept up to date.
• Advises line management on safety matters.
• Participates in safety inspections, HAZOP studies and Management of Change discussions.
• Responsible for the compilation of site emergency plans and the training of personnel to exercise these plans.
• Assists in the identification of and implementation of preventative measures against SHE (including occupational health) hazards.
• Organizes environmental surveys in accordance with legal requirements and makes recommendations based on findings.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the SHE areas.
• Manages Contractor SHE compliance and follows up on non-conformances.
• Interprets SHE legal requirements and ensures compliance.
• Formulates and prepares legal appointments in terms of the country specific OHS Act and Regulations.

• Promote factory housekeeping and SHE awareness.
• Analyses incident and housekeeping reports and presents to site management.
• Advise and assist the medical department with workmen’s compensation enquiries and claims.
• Conducts internal/departmental SHE audits, reports and action plans on a monthly/quarterly basis.

• Diploma in Risk Management or post-matriculation qualification of S3/N4 and at least 1 year’s relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in Environmental Sustainability (preferred).
• Knowledge of OHS Act and Compensation for Occupational Injury and Disease Act.
• Knowledge and experience in First Aid, Fire Fighting Procedures, Equipment and Loss Control Certificate.
• MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel and Word), SAP, e-mail and spreadsheets.

• Facilitation skills
• Administration skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication skills
• Stakeholder management skills
• Collaboration skills
• Reporting
• Presentation skills
• Coordination
• Data analysis

• Care deeply: caring deeply ...
• Focus on what counts: we set clear and stretching goals ...
• Stay three steps ahead: we think boldly ...
• Deliver with excellence: we deliver everything we do with excellence ...

• Always brings their best self. Actively builds own wellbeing and resilience. Has emotional intelligence ...
• Enables people within an organization or outside an organization to engage with each other productively and efficiently.
• Inspires the energy needed to win and grow. Generates intensity and focus ...
• Approaches delivery with an iterative and incremental ...
• Works from purpose for the good of others. Has own inner compass of purpose ...
• Employee advocacy is about harnessing the purpose and passion of our people ...

Unilever is an equal opportunities employer and committed to diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We are intentional in employing the best talent that reflects the demographics of our country and which will help build representation of currently under-represented groups. We therefore invite applications from all candidates representing diversity of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. When appointing potential candidates, the South African Employment Equity and Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Legislation will be considered.

We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. If you are applying as a foreign national, please note that you may be requested to provide supporting documents supporting this.

This is a site-based role in Kwa-Zulu Natal (Indonsa Factory) and requires 100% of time attendance on site.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bring their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.