SHE Officer

A manufacturing environment is seeking a proactive and detail-driven SHE Officer to support and strengthen workplace health and safety practices. The role focuses on legislative compliance, risk management, incident prevention and promoting a strong safety culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and relevant regulations.

• Conduct regular H&S audits, inspections and risk assessments across the site.

• Identify workplace hazards and assess associated risks.

• Maintain and update the site risk register and ensure mitigation actions are implemented.

• Investigate incidents, near misses and unsafe conditions, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Compile safety reports, incident statistics and performance trends for management and relevant authorities.

• Support and maintain the Safety Management System (SMS).

• Conduct and coordinate safety inductions, toolbox talks and refresher training.

• Promote a strong safety culture through continuous awareness and engagement.

• Develop and maintain emergency procedures and support emergency drills.

• Ensure safety documentation, registers, policies and procedures are kept up to date.

• Monitor contractor and visitor compliance to site safety requirements.

• Support workplace health surveillance and environmental monitoring programmes.

• Participate in safety committee meetings and contribute to safety improvement initiatives.

Competencies

• Strong problem-solving ability.

• Self-starter with good initiative and accountability.

• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Good report writing and administrative skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Computer literate (MS Office).

• Team player with good interpersonal skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• Matric / NQF Level 4 or equivalent.

• Recognised Health & Safety qualification.

• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant SHE experience.

• Experience in conducting audits, inspections and risk assessments.

• Experience in incident investigation and safety reporting.

• Training or facilitation experience will be advantageous.