Heidelberg: Health and Safety Officer – Heidelberg (Gauteng) posted by Headhunters

Our client is seeking to employ a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer to join their manufacturing facility based in Heidelberg, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Fire Prevention and Firefighting certification.
• Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or SAMTRAC (advantageous).
• Minimum 24 years experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of OHS legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of risk management, HACCP, and related legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and report-writing skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• • Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and standards across the plant.
  • Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Support certification and compliance programmes such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.

Risk Management and Auditing:

• • Conduct routine inspections, audits, SHE meetings, and risk assessments.
  • Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions.
  • Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, inspection records, and training files.

Incident Management and Reporting:

• • Lead incident and accident investigations.
  • Compile detailed reports including root cause analysis and preventative recommendations.

Training and Safety Culture:

• • Deliver HSE training sessions, inductions, and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
  • Promote continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the sites safety culture.

Emergency Preparedness and Environmental Management:

• • Support emergency preparedness programmes, drills, and response coordination.
  • Ensure proper waste management and environmental protection practices.
  • Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external stakeholders when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.