Senior SHEQ Officer

SUMMARY:
An established company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Senior SHEQ Officer to oversee and maintain full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and Environmental legislation.

POSITION INFO:

The successful candidate will play a crucial role in risk management, legal compliance, and promoting a culture of safety and accountability across the Nasrec site.

Requirements:

• SAMTRAC (a diploma in Safety will be advantageous but not compulsory)
• 3 - 5 years relevant experience.
• At least 25 years old

- Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments and recommend appropriate risk mitigation controls to the management team.

- Evaluate safety across machinery, plant layout, and job functions—particularly those involving specialized tasks requiring permits and appropriate PPE.

- Manage the company’s environmental impact by overseeing waste management practices, identifying environmental trends, and implementing mitigation measures.

- Ensure full compliance with all aspects of the NEMA Act and related environmental regulations.

- Facilitate and maintain SHE Document Control, ensuring accurate records for all Occupational Health & Safety (OHS), environmental matters, and municipal bylaws, registers, permits, checklists…etc.

- Ensure that all employees, visitors, and contractors are properly inducted upon arrival to the site and are in possession of correct PPE

- Ensure regular Toolbox Talks are conducted to promote safety-focused behaviour and awareness on site.

- Oversee equipment and plant inspections (where applicable), ensuring all relevant registers are completed and maintained accurately.

- Record all issued PPE in designated registers; maintain and track the PPE matrix and assess specialised PPE requirements based on Risk Assessments.

- Audit and approve all contractor safety files prior to the commencement of any work.

- Conduct accident investigations to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions. - Coordinate and ensure the regular execution of fire drills.

- Maintain up-to-date registers for auxiliary equipment, ancillary tools, power-driven machinery, and heavy moving equipment.

- Ensure LMI (Lifting Machinery Inspector) testing is conducted for all heavy-moving and ancillary equipment in accordance with legal requirements.

- Ensure all Fire Equipment is tested accordingly and maintained in good condition

- Ensure all First Aid boxes are regularly replenished and that designated First Aiders are fully aware of their responsibilities.

Foster a culture focused on proactive execution and risk prevention.

- Demonstrate strong business acumen while driving innovation and continuous improvement.

- Promote collaboration across departments to support overall organizational growth and alignment.

Support the implementation and adherence to Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) requirements on site.

• Assist in managing risk-related and legal requirements to ensure all safety standards and obligations are met.

• Proactively identify potential issues or gaps that could pose future risks or violations

• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all safety-related documentation and tasks.