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
Job Duties:
- 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.
