Health and Safety Officer

Recruiter:

Eskort

Job Ref:

HBG000056/BM

Date posted:

Monday, February 2, 2026

Location:

Heidelberg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
We have an exciting opportunity at our Heidelberg Factory for a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer to join our team.

The incumbent will be responsible for ensuring a safe working environment, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety, and environmental legislation.

POSITION INFO:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or related field.
Fire Prevention and Fighting Courses.
Relevant HSE certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, OSHA, SAMTRAC) preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in FMCG environment.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

Technical knowledge of OHS legislation, standards, and best practices.
Knowledge and contextual understanding of risk management.
Knowledge and contextual understanding of HACCP and related legislation.
Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
Project planning.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and standards across the plant.
Conduct routine inspections, audits, SHE meetings and risk assessments to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
Lead incident/accident investigations and prepare detailed reports with root cause analyses and preventive recommendations.
Deliver HSE training and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and support certification programs (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, etc.).
Maintain safety documentation, including permits, inspection records, and training files.
Support emergency preparedness programs, including drills and emergency response coordination.
Promote continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the site’s safety culture.
Liaise with regulatory bodies, auditors, and external stakeholders as necessary.
Ensure proper waste management and environmental protection practices.

Please note that if you have not received a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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