Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Responsible for supporting compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and standards. Oversees and monitors safety and environmental functions to ensure legal and operational compliance within the business unit. Ensures client, and performance standards are met while aligning operations with company policies, strategic goals, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, or related Safety management qualification SAMTRAC, SHEMTRAC, Modern SHEQ Risk Management or NEBOSH
• SACPCMP or SAIOSH registration will be an advantage
• Highly proficient in Excel/ PowerPoint for data management and reporting
• Strong computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, Teams, and Access
• 2–5 years of proven experience as a SHE Officer (or similar role) within manufacturing, construction, automotive, or warehouse environments is essential
• Prior experience in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) is essential
• Previous experience conducting internal audits is required
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable personal vehicle
• Proficient in root cause analysis and incident investigation methodologies
• In-depth knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations, standards, and procedures
• Previous experience with ISO standards management systems (ISO 45001; ISO 14001; ISO 900)
• Extensive knowledge of safety compliance standards and best practices
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks (Added Advantage)
• Highly detail-oriented, well-organized, and capable of working collaboratively across teams (Added Advantage)
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage diverse teams with strong interpersonal and people management skills (Added Advantage)
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities (Added Advantage)
• Willingness to work extended hours during weekdays and weekends as required (Added Advantage)
• Capable of operating independently with strong operational insight and decision-making ability (Added Advantage)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively under pressure (Added Advantage)

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and align the company's safety management systems with business objectives
• Ensure legal compliance through regular audits, surveys, and risk assessments (HIRA)
• Develop and update risk assessments, Safe Work Procedures (SWPs), and Single Point Lessons
• Schedule and document Health & Safety Committee meetings and representative inspections
• Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and ensure compliance with COIDA for IODs
• Analyse incident data and trends to improve safety practices and reduce risks
• Conduct regular SHE inspections and ensure timely closure of corrective actions
• Roll out and facilitate HSE initiatives, including safety inductions and technical guidance, to enhance awareness and proactively identify and mitigate risks on-site
• Deliver safety training on policies, procedures, and regulations
• Liaise with external stakeholders and benchmark safety best practices
• Provide SHE advice to management, employees, and contractors
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and interpret safety statistics
• Attend internal/customer meetings and provide operational SHE feedbacks
• Ensure compliance with material handling guidelines and PPE standards
• Assess and advise on safety and ergonomics for current operations and future MP&L changes
• Support plant layout reviews, product change assessments, and logistics process improvements
• Monitor and resolve design and process issues in MP&L operations
• Conduct risk assessments for chemical handling, storage, and transport
• Implement ergonomic controls across various job categories
• Identify hazards related to machinery and equipment; enforce safety controls
• Apply fire prevention and explosion control principles; ensure fire safety measures
• Manage environmental risks, waste disposal, and workplace audits
• Maintain and communicate the plant's emergency response plan, ensuring readiness through regular training and drills for emergency response teams
• Delivering on client and internal continuous improvement requirements and driving Lean culture
• Customer dissatisfaction process analyses failures with regards to deliveries, client complaints, damages etc. to determine root cause and corrective actions
• Follow through on corrective actions and close the Corrective and Preventative Actions Process