An Agritalent client, a leading agribusiness, seeks a SHEQ Manager to provide expertise and support and to maintain and report on the safety, health, risk, quality and environmental health of its milling subsidiary, in order to increase quality and turnaround time in alignment with predefined work objectives (as per agreed standard operating procedures). PRIMARY DUTIES 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. 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.
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