Health and Safety Officer – Heidelberg; Gauteng

Health and Safety Officer – Heidelberg (Gauteng)

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Sector: Manufacturing / Wholesale / Food and Beverage

Location: Heidelberg

Job Type: Full Time

Experience: 2 to 4 years

Qualifications: No education

Package: Negotiable

Description

Our client is seeking to employ a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer to join their manufacturing facility based in Heidelberg, Gauteng.

The successful candidate will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or a related field.
• Fire Prevention and Firefighting certification.
• Relevant HSE certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or SAMTRAC (advantageous).
• Minimum 2–4 years’ experience in a manufacturing or similar production environment.
• Sound technical knowledge of OHS legislation, standards, and best practices.
• Working knowledge of risk management, HACCP, and related legislation.
• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and report‑writing skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organisational ability.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and standards across the plant.
• Monitor compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support certification and compliance programmes such as ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Conduct routine inspections, audits, SHE meetings, and risk assessments.
• Identify hazards and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Maintain accurate safety documentation, permits, inspection records, and training files.
• Lead incident and accident investigations.
• Compile detailed reports including root cause analysis and preventative recommendations.
• Deliver HSE training sessions, inductions, and toolbox talks to employees and contractors.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen the site’s safety culture.
• Support emergency preparedness programmes, drills, and response coordination.
• Ensure proper waste management and environmental protection practices.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities, auditors, and external stakeholders when required.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive feedback within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.