Environmental Health & Safety Officer

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Qualification: Diploma (NQF level 6) in Safety Management (NADSAM) or Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Management or any other relevant qualification.
• Ideal Qualifications: Tech (NQF level 7) in Environmental Health.
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a related field.
• Auditing, NEBOSH, SAMTRAC, Legal Knowledge Certificate
• It would be beneficial if experience has been gained within a manufacturing and/or chemical industry.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement and monitor company Environmental Health and Safety to ensure compliance in terms of statutory requirements, standards and company policies.
• Support the Company’s Environmental Management program, with ongoing monitoring and reporting aligned to international best practice.
• Involvement in all waste awareness, carbon footprint, sustainability and green initiatives/campaigns across the company.
• Schedule and perform EHS induction training.
• Conduct task-based and Baseline Risk Assessments and assist with identifying mitigation measures.
• Conduct both internal incident and environmental investigations.
• Perform internal monthly legal compliance audits aligned to the EHS Management system.
• Enforce safe working techniques and re-enforce the safety and environmental policies, guidelines and procedures as stipulated in company documents.
• Ensure that contractor personnel working on the property comply with company policies and safety and environmental requirements.
• Provide daily guidance and direction in terms of EHS programs at the employee and supervisor level to ensure a common and effective approach.
• Ensure compliance with COVID-19 protocols through means of compliance audits.
• Involvement in adhoc projects, when necessary, to support the overall objectives and goals of the business.

COMPETENCIES:

• Strong planning, organising and control skills.
• Troubleshooting abilities.
• Decision making, problem-solving and deadline-driven.
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels in the company.
• A self-starter who takes a proactive approach and has good decision-making skills.
• A self-motivated individual who excels in a challenging environment.
• Strong MS Office capabilities.
• In possession of a valid driver’s license and own vehicle for travelling between sites.