Eastern Cape: SHE Officer posted by Staff Solutions

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled SHE Officer to ensure compliance with all regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements relating to Safety, Health, and Environmental standards in their manufacturing facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitoring implementation of SHE policies, procedures, and standards across the site during each shift
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, ISO standards, and legal obligations
• Supporting the achievement of Compliance Department KPIs and targets
• Implementing audits, inspections, and compliance checks on SHE systems
• Ensuring that legal documentation, inspections, and reports are maintained and submitted to the relevant authorities when required
• Monitoring activities such as water sampling, environmental checks, and regulatory reporting

Health & Safety Management

• Providing SHE consulting and advisory services to plant operations
• Investigating workplace incidents and implementing preventative measures
• Conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA)
• Reviewing and updating Standard Work Procedures (SWPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Delivering SHE inductions and training to employees and contractors
• Conducting regular health and safety inspections of equipment, facilities, machinery, and PPE
• Issuing work permits for staff and contractors where required
• Supporting initiatives that promote a strong safety culture through toolbox talks and safety bulletins

Environmental Management

• Ensuring environmental management processes are implemented and maintained
• Conducting monthly environmental assessments and reporting findings
• Preparing and maintaining an environmental audit schedule
• Conducting internal audits and implementing corrective actions
• Investigating workplace incidents, injuries, and environmental concerns
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to environmental performance

Energy Management

• Supporting plant energy efficiency initiatives
• Promoting awareness around energy-saving practices across the site
• Implementing energy-saving measures such as equipment shutdown schedules and lighting controls
• Identifying opportunities to introduce energy-efficient technologies
• Supporting programs to detect and repair energy losses such as compressed air leaks

Risk Management

• Ensuring compliance with current legislation and safety standards
• Conducting risk assessments across departments during HSE inspections
• Reviewing contractor risk assessments prior to commencement of work
• Identifying hazards and evaluating risk levels
• Implementing controls and improvement projects to reduce significant risks
• Supporting training and awareness programs to improve hazard management

People Support & Collaboration

• Attending daily production and SHEEQ meetings to provide safety updates
• Supporting the SHE representatives and operational teams with compliance requirements
• Driving the implementation of SHE initiatives and improvement actions
• Acting as an ambassador for the SHE department across all shifts
• Assisting with administrative tasks and maintaining SHE documentation systems such as SharePoint
• Supporting various compliance initiatives, including Blood Lead monitoring programs and improvement plans
• Participating in shift overtime and rotational weekend standby duties where required

Additional Responsibilities

• Promoting and embodying the organisation’s core values and safety culture
• Supporting initiatives related to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality, and Customer Focus
• Performing any additional duties aligned with the needs of the department

Minimum Requirements

### Qualifications

Minimum:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualification
• Alternatively SAMTRAC certification

Advantageous:

• Tertiary qualification in Safety Management, Environmental Management, or related field
• Training or experience related to OHS, ISO, Environmental, Noise, and Energy management

### Experience

Minimum:

• 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or related environment

Advantageous:

• Experience in battery manufacturing or similar industrial environments