SUMMARY:
Introduction:
Our client, based in Lichtenburg, North West, is a leading, fully integrated poultry
producer specialising in high-quality, farm-fresh chicken products. With modern
facilities and strict quality standards, the company is committed to excellence in food
production, safety, and sustainability. We are seeking an experienced Occupational
Health & Safety and Environmental Officer to ensure compliance with all health, safety,
and environmental legislation, and to drive best practices across our operations.
Job Purpose:
To develop, implement, and continuously improve health, safety, and environmental
plans, programmes, and procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant
legislation while promoting a safe, healthy, and sustainable workplace at our client.
POSITION INFO:
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum education (essential):
- Qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management.
- Recognised tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental Management.
Minimum applicable experience (years):- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the food processing industry.
Required nature of experience:- Compliance with OHSA, NEMA, and related legislation.
- Implementation and management of Occupational Health & Safety and
- Environmental management systems in accordance with ISO 14001 standards.
- Implement and maintain policies and procedures aligned with relevant legislation, regulations and best practices and ensure adherence thereto.
- Conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, and hazard control measures.
- Incident investigation and corrective action implementation.
- Coordination of audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting.
- Contractor compliance management and permit control.
- Delivery of OHS and environmental training and inductions.
- Fire prevention, emergency procedures, and drills.
- Injury-on-duty administration and basic health assessments.
- Environmental licensing and authorisation compliance.
- Operation and monitoring of water purification systems for poultry production.
Skills and Knowledge (essential):- Excellent knowledge of OHS and environmental legislation and regulations.
- Experience in ISO 14001 implementation and audits.
- Strong planning, organisational, and time management skills.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in compliance documentation.
- Computer literacy with knowledge of safety management systems.
Other:- Proficient in Afrikaans and English
- Own transport and valid driver’s license
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS, WEIGHTS AND OBJECTIVESCompliance & Legislation- Ensure compliance with OHSA, NEMA, and related legislation.
- Maintain updated knowledge of legislative changes.
- Implement policies and procedures aligned with legislation and best practices.
- Ensure adherence to environmental licences and authorisations.
Safety Management Systems & Water Quality- Implement and manage ISO 14001 systems.
- Monitor and enforce workplace safety, health, and hygiene standards.
- Conduct safety inspections and risk assessments.
- Implement hazard control measures.
- Oversee water purification processes to ensure safe and compliant water for poultry use.
Incident & Risk Management- Investigate accidents, incidents, and near misses.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Administer injury-on-duty cases and health assessments.
- Coordinate audits and inspections with regulatory bodies.
Training & Awareness- Facilitate OHS and environmental training for employees and contractors.
- Conduct induction programmes for staff, contractors, and visitors.
- Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
- Maintain training records and certifications.
Emergency Preparedness- Manage fire prevention measures and emergency procedures.
- Conduct regular emergency drills.
- Oversee safety compliance for workplace repairs and installations.
- Ensure contractors work with appropriate permits and certifications.
