Durban: SHE Officer posted by Staff Solutions

Key Responsibilities: 
Health & Safety Management:

• Risk Assessments: Conduct regular and thorough risk assessments across all areas of operation.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations for incidents, near misses, and accidents to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Compliance Audits: Plan and conduct internal health and safety audits to ensure compliance with local and international standards.
• Monitor Engineering department to ensure compliance testing is carried out. (e.g. lifting equipment and pressure vessels)
• Evaluation and Implementation of Occupational Hygiene survey findings.
• Evaluation and implementation of Legal audit findings.
• Ensure SHEMS certification & legal compliance.  Engage with the DOL
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop, implement, and test emergency response procedures, including fire drills and evacuation plans.
• Ensure legal appointments are in place and maintained.
• Co-ordinate focus boards with relevant CFT for close out of incidents.

Environmental Management: 

• Waste Management: Oversee waste management practices, ensuring compliance with environmental standards.
• Environmental Impact Assessments: Evaluate the company’s environmental impact and develop action plans for continuous improvement.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Lead sustainability efforts, promoting eco-friendly practices and reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
• Ensure Effluent Discharge permits are in place and monitoring of effluent discharged in terms of permits is being maintained.
• Applications for flammable stores permits.

 Employee Engagement & Training: 

• Safety induction and general safety awareness training: Organize and facilitate safety training for all employees, covering areas such as hazard awareness, proper use of PPE, and emergency procedures.
• Awareness Programs: Develop programs to raise awareness and foster a strong safety culture within the organization.
• Continuous Improvement: Engage employees in health and safety initiatives, encouraging feedback and suggestions for improvement.

Job Requirements: 

• Health and Safety Degree or equivalent
• 5 – 10 years experience in a Health and SHE Officer role
• Experience in 14001 and 45001 is essential
• Experience in manufacturing sector (advantageous)
• Microsoft office essential