Our Client in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a SHE Officer to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements:

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Minimum of 3 years' work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
• National Diploma in Safety Management (preferable) or equivalent and / or at least SAMTRAC.
• Previous working experience in a manufacturing facility.
• OHS-Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy – knowledge of requirements.
• Knowledge of all relevant safety systems and procedures.
• Tertiary studies in SHE field (Safety Management or environmental or equivalent).
• OHS-Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy related training or work experience.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

Business Protection (20%)

• Maintain compliance with regulatory, ISO and legal audit requirements.
• Monitor implementation of HSE policies, procedures, standards and systems.
• Support achievement of compliance KPIs and annual targets.
• Implement and maintain HSE audits, inspections and checks to ensure OHS Act compliance.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy).
• Ensure legal requirements, reporting, inspections and submissions to authorities are completed.

Health & Safety Management (20%)

• Provide SHEE consulting and advisory support to manufacturing operations.
• Investigate and report workplace incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Conduct HIRA assessments and update SWPs and SOPs.
• Assist with employee SHEE inductions and ongoing training.
• Support safety programs, toolbox talks and safety bulletins.
• Maintain health and safety standards and enforce compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain compliance registers and conduct equipment safety inspections.
• Ensure contractor safety file compliance and issue work permits.

Environmental Management (25%)

• Ensure environmental management systems are implemented and maintained according to legislation and ISO requirements.
• Conduct environmental assessments and follow up on improvement actions.
• Prepare audit matrices and conduct internal environmental audits.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and injuries and attend relevant training.

Energy Management (10%)

• Support initiatives to reduce plant energy consumption.
• Promote energy awareness and implement energy-saving practices.
• Introduce energy-efficient equipment and technologies.
• Implement switching schedules, install sensors/timers and address air leaks.

Risk Management (10%)

• Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards.
• Conduct departmental and contractor risk assessments.
• Perform hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA).
• Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and develop mitigation projects.
• Monitor and reassess risks after improvements.

People Management / Support (15%)

• Attend production and HSE meetings and communicate SHEE updates.
• Support and guide SHE representatives and promote SHE culture.
• Conduct audits, manage rosters and support shift safety requirements.
• Assist with administrative duties, documentation and SharePoint updates.
• Maintain safety records, reports and improvement initiatives.
• Support safety improvement initiatives and compliance with KPIs.
• Assist with overtime and rotational weekend standby when required.
• Promote organisational values and standards.
• Encourage a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity and performance.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.