Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

SUMMARY:
New role is available for an Occupational Health and Safety Advisor for our client in the Automotive Manufacturing industry, based in Kariega.

POSITION INFO:
Responsible for implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (ISO 45001), Organizational Directive 44 (OD 44), and other compliance obligations. The role includes auditing, legislative compliance, incident investigation, training, and providing technical guidance across departments and subsidiaries. Also supports Environmental System compliance where applicable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and monitor compliance with ISO 45001, OD 44, and applicable health and safety legislation.
• Conduct internal audits, inspections, and risk assessments, report findings and corrective actions.
• Investigate incidents and non-conformances to identify root causes and propose preventive measures.
• Maintain accurate OHS&E records for legal and compliance purposes.
• Support new projects by providing OHS guidance during planning and execution phases.
• Update policies and procedures to align with current legislation and standards.
• Coordinate and deliver OHS training and awareness programs.
• Assist in compiling and analysing safety statistics; report to internal systems (e.g., ZUES, CSRD compliance).
• Liaise with internal stakeholders, contractors, and subsidiaries on OHS-related matters.
• Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility across all operations.

• National Diploma in Safety Management or Environmental Health
• Minimum 3 years' experience in OHS&E within a manufacturing or production environment
• Valid Code 08 Driver’s License
• Strong understanding of plant operations and OHS legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interpret legal and technical documentation

• SAMTRAC certification (advantageous)