SHEQ Officer
Profile Personnel · Eastern Cape
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- A well-established company is seeking an experienced Safety, Health, Environment and Quality SHEQ Officer to join their team.
- The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and monitoring SHEQ systems, legal compliance, workplace safety, environmental controls and quality processes.
Minimum Requirements
- SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, NOSA or Diploma/Certificate in Safety Management advantageous
- Environmental or Quality-related training will be an advantage
- Minimum 3 years' relevant experience in SHEQ systems, compliance and auditing
- Strong knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations
- Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
- Proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- Strong administrative and report-writing skills
- Valid driver's licence and own reliable transport
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and monitor OHS requirements and related regulations
- Conduct workplace inspections and identify hazards and non-conformances
- Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations
- Support risk assessments, HIRA and safe work procedures
- Monitor PPE compliance and contractor safety requirements
- Assist with safety inductions, toolbox talks and Safety Committee meetings
- Support environmental management plans, waste management and environmental controls
- Assist with environmental incident reporting and corrective actions
- Support quality procedures, internal audits and corrective action tracking
- Maintain document control, SHEQ records, registers and files
- Assist with legal compliance audits and ISO management systems
- Compile SHEQ reports and statistics
Competencies
- Highly organised and meticulous
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good problem-solving abilities
- Comfortable communicating with employees at all levels
- Strong understanding of SHEQ systems and legal compliance
- Good report-writing skills