Job requirements:

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4 equivalent.
• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent.
• NEBOSH International Certificate, NOSA SAMTRAC/ SHEMTRAC or equivalent.
• Construction Regulations or similar NOSA training would be beneficial.
• At least 5 years Food Safety Management Systems experience.
• At least 5 years’ proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Hazard Identification, Risk and Legal Compliance Assessments background.
• Code 08 Drivers License required.

Key responsibilities of this role:

• Inspecting workplaces to investigate accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints.
• Inspecting workplaces to enforce safety laws.
• Examining ways to improve health and safety standards.
• Negotiating with managers and employees to provide a safe working environment.
• Developing health and safety programs and strategies.
• Keeping up to date with the law and technical knowledge.
• Writing reports.

Main activities of this role:

• Maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g., the OHS, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.
• Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.
• Identify safety training needs, organize and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare. training material where appropriate.
• Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:
• ensure meeting times are set
• agendas are sent out
• minutes are kept and sent out
• ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties
• Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
• Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management.
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behavior or conditions.
• Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
• Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures.
• Implementation and administration of safety systems.
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for:
• Natural disasters
• Industrial action
• Political unrest
• Fire
• Explosions
• Bomb threats
• Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary.