Job description

Vacancy

SHE Officer

 The main purpose of this role is to ensure that Elgin Free Range Chickens’ policies and procedures relating to Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) standards and regulations are implemented, managed and maintained to ensure compliance. The successful candidate must be able to take ownership of SH&E and drive change through leadership and influence behavioral change in different departments.

Responsibilities

Will include but not limited to the following:

• Implement and administer safety systems, assessments, legal compliance assessments, construction relations and OHSAS 18001.
• Develop, implement and maintain procedures to comply with all SHE system requirements.
• Perform SHE risk audits, issue non-conformances and monitor implementation of corrective and   preventative actions.
• Lead and appoint a multi-disciplinary SHE team, participate in risk work groups, coordinate and implement risk specific programmes.
• Conduct formal SHE meetings with senior management and SHE team on set intervals.
• Set-up, measure and monitor SHE targets.
• Communication of company SHE policies and procedures across the organization.  
• Conduct and arrange training internal and external.
• Liaise with HR on accident reporting, recording and investigations.
• Liaise with on-site contractors to ensure compliance with company SHE regulations/ standards induction training.
• Liaison with department heads on Environmental compliance to regulations and implement initiatives to reduce waste.

We offer a competitive salary with benefits. The appointment will be made in accordance with the Company’s EE Policy.

Interested applicants should forward their CV’s to: e-mail address mdpa@freerangechickens.co.za on or before 8 April 2020. Please specify which position you are applying for in the subject line. Only candidates who meet all the specified requirements will be considered. Candidates who apply from outside the Western Cape will be responsible for all relocation costs should their application be successful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you have not been contacted within 1 month, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements

Requirements

• Matric (NSC Certificate).
• Relevant certificates and/or diplomas.
• 3 years minimum related experience.
• Self-motivated, self-starter and energetic.
• Sound subject matter.
• Confidence to escalate matters to clients and senior management.
• Good communication skill.
• Able to conduct meetings.
• Work without supervision.
• Good attendance record.
• Speed and accuracy in carrying out tasks.
• Above average literacy (isiXhosa would be beneficial).
• Computer literate.
• Willing to work Saturdays, Public Holidays and or Sundays as required.
• Well organised and enjoys administration.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to integrity.

Posted on 01 Apr 17:17