SHE Specialist

Our client, a leading manufacturer, is seeking an experienced SHE Specialist to join their team on a fixed-term contract. This role is responsible for leading and driving Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) strategies, ensuring legal and ISO compliance, managing SHE systems, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement across multiple manufacturing and operational facilities.

• Develop, implement and drive the SHE Strategy and Operational Plan in line with business objectives and performance targets.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SHE legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), NEMA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and other regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Develop, implement and continuously improve the SHE Management System, including policies, procedures, protocols, work instructions, legal registers, objectives, management reviews and multi-site ISO certification.
• Act as the management representative for ISO management systems by planning and conducting internal audits, coordinating external certification audits, verifying corrective actions and maintaining audit programmes.
• Lead risk management initiatives by conducting workplace risk, hazard, aspect and impact assessments, identifying potential risks, implementing effective control measures and ensuring assessments remain current following operational changes.
• Drive a positive SHE culture by leading behavioural safety initiatives, facilitating improvement programmes and ensuring a safe, healthy and legally compliant working environment.
• Identify SHE training needs and coach, mentor and develop Plant SHE Coordinators, SHE Representatives, First Aiders, Fire Fighters and other support functions to achieve SHE objectives.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness by maintaining emergency equipment and action plans, liaising with emergency authorities, conducting emergency drills and supporting fire prevention and emergency response activities.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, legal trackers, reports and communication systems while promoting SHE awareness across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead workplace incident and accident investigations using structured problem-solving techniques, implement corrective and preventative actions, monitor effectiveness and drive continuous improvement across all operations.
• Manage individual, team and departmental SHE performance to support organisational objectives and operational excellence.

• Grade 12.
• Bachelor's Degree or National Diploma in Safety Management.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a SHE Specialist or similar role.
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience within a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), NEMA, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent safety qualification.
• Environmental Health and Safety qualification.