SHE Officer
- Parow, Cape Town
- R25,000-30,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993) and all relevant legislation through continuous monitoring of processes.
- Assist employees when injuries occur, completing all medical and COID reports as required.
- Liaise with service providers and HR regarding IOD claims and ensure timely online submissions.
- Maintain and update the Health & Safety Management System to ensure compliance.
- Promote safe working conditions, support incident investigations, and manage risk mitigation initiatives.
- Implement systems to reduce exposure to hazardous substances, flammables, electrical, noise, and manual handling risks.
- Oversee emergency evacuations in collaboration with SHE Tech Services Manager, H&S Representatives, Fire Marshals, and First Aiders.
- Manage PPE provision - assess requirements, liaise with suppliers, order, and issue to staff.
- Monitor and audit HSE permits and contractor compliance.
- Develop and manage a site waste management plan for both solid and liquid streams.
- Chair H&S, First Aid, and Fire Marshall meetings; distribute minutes and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.
- Source and present toolbox talks, safety tips, and awareness material for staff education.
- Conduct H&S induction training for new staff.
- Manage the HIRA process, including baseline assessments, categorisation of risks, and maintaining action plans.
- Provide monthly reports and statistics on HIRA and incidents.
- Conduct audits, compile results, and work with management to implement remedial plans.
- Coordinate H&S training needs with HR.
- Ensure monthly inspections of first aid kits, fire equipment, and registers are updated.
- Manage servicing of fire equipment in collaboration with external service providers.
- Provide feedback to the Occupational Health Service Provider on workplace injuries and occupational diseases.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Computer literate.
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
- Ability to take initiative and suggest improvements.
- Able to work under pressure and independently.
- Team player with a self-motivated approach.
- Matric or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
- Recognised Health & Safety qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years' related SHE experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with FMCG or Pharmaceutical industry experience and GMP knowledge.