SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Location: Germiston
Industry: Engineering Manufacturing
Salary: R30,000 – R42,000 per month (Depending on experience)
Type: Permanent | Full-time
Start Date: ASAP
? Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, and systems across the facility
- Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and root cause analyses
- Ensure compliance with OHS Act and relevant regulations
- Prepare and submit safety reports, audits, and documentation to management and external bodies
- Facilitate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns
- Collaborate with production and engineering teams to embed safety into daily operations
- Spend approximately 20% of time on the floor identifying risks and guiding corrective actions
- Spend 80% of time on administrative and strategic SHEQ functions
- Break down complex safety instructions into actionable tasks for teams
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture development
? Minimum Requirements
- Matric + relevant Health & Safety qualification (e.g., SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Health and Safety Officer in a Manufacturing or Engineering environment
- Proven experience in SHEQ systems and compliance
- Strong administrative and reporting skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and proactively
- Must be based in or near Germiston
? Ideal Candidate Profile
- Dynamic and driven, with a proactive approach to safety and compliance
- Not just a “floor walker” — strategic thinker with strong admin and reporting capabilities
- Able to break down instructions into manageable tasks and guide actions effectively
- Ambitious, with the potential to grow into a Supervisory or Managerial role within 5 years
- Comfortable engaging with all levels of staff and management
- Not be a job-hopper
