Safety, Health and Environmental Officer

SUMMARY:
Safety, Health and Environmental Officer - SHE Officer – Somerset West Location: Somerset West Salary: R35,000 per month

POSITION INFO:

Exciting Career Opportunity – SHE Officer

Are you passionate about Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) management and committed to creating a safe, compliant and positive workplace?

Our client is looking for an experienced and proactive SHE Officer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated SHE professional to play a key role in maintaining high safety, health and environmental standards within a busy production environment.

Reporting to the Operations Director, you will be responsible for supporting management, employees and contractors in achieving SHE compliance, driving safety initiatives and continuously improving the organisation''''s SHE management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain and continuously improve the SHE Management System.
• Monitor compliance with occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and company requirements.
• Develop, implement and monitor SHE policies, procedures, standards and safe working practices.
• Conduct and review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and recommend appropriate control measures.
• Conduct SHE audits and inspections and monitor corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive accident prevention and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Prepare the business for internal, customer, certification and ethical audits, including SMETA where applicable.
• Coordinate SHE inductions, training and awareness programmes.
• Promote employee participation and a positive safety culture.
• Investigate incidents, accidents and near misses, including root-cause analysis.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, registers, reports and statistics.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, response activities and drills.
• Manage contractor SHE compliance.
• Oversee the PPE programme, including issuing, replacement, cleaning and compliance.
• Monitor fire detection, fire suppression and fire extinguishing system compliance.
• Coordinate SHE and safety committee meetings and prepare monthly management reports.
• Provide SHE guidance and support to operational teams.
• Manage and monitor the SHE budget and resources.
• Oversee waste management and specialised waste disposal requirements.
• Assist with security management, including electric fence compliance and emergency reporting.
• Manage and monitor fleet tracking systems, including CarTrack.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a similar qualification.
• 3–5 years'''' relevant SHE experience, preferably within a manufacturing, food processing or production environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Proven experience conducting HIRA assessments.
• Experience in incident investigation and root-cause analysis.
• Experience with SHE management systems, internal audits and compliance monitoring.
• Experience in contractor safety management.
• Strong administrative, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence employees at all levels and drive continuous improvement.

Advantageous Experience

• Ammonia Plant Safety Management.
• Environmental legislation and environmental management principles.
• SMETA, ethical audits and customer compliance requirements.
• Experience within the food processing or manufacturing sector.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced SHE professional looking for an exciting opportunity to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your updated CV together with the following to:

• Copy of your qualification/s
• Copy of your ID
• Copy of your driver''''s licence
• Reference letters or contactable referees
• A recent profile picture of yourself

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for this position.

Application deadline: 3 September 2026

If you''''re ready to take the next step in your SHE career, apply today!