Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, March 06 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the site / functional area to effectively implement, comply with and monitor SHERQ and Food Safety standards and processes through coaching, guidance, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities
• Co-ordinate and facilitate SHERQ and Food Safety risk assessments, and work with operations to develop best mitigation plans.
• Coach and guideline management in the assessment, management, and continuous improvement of SHERQ and Food Safety performance.
• Facilitate SHERQ and Food Safety investigations and coordinate the verification of closeout actions.
• Facilitate the closeout of audit findings.
• Create SHERQ awareness using various fit for purpose media (e.g. toolbox talks, noticeboards, electronic media).
• Develop SHERQ capability in contractors and seasonal, through facilitation of safety induction training / design material.
• Manage SHERQ induction processes, through effective planning, facilitation, and co-ordination.
• Conduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure the adherence to legislative and IIRMS requirements.
• Maintain the IIRMS and external assurance systems through creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures and auditing compliance.
• Implement and drive the implementation of SHERQ programmers and plans specific to area of responsibility (e.g. water usage plan).
• Develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for safety, environment, Food Safety and occupational health.
• Test and validate inputs into the ABF Annual HSE reporting process to reduce likelihood of findings.
• Compile SHERQ management reports.
• Coordinate effective testing of emergency response protocols.
• Track SHERQ inspections in CMMS (e.g. MAXIMO) and facilitate effective closeout.
• Ensure effective SHE and Food Safety committee meetings are conducted to schedule through setting up the programmed, attending meetings and making necessary changes to IIIRMS a result.
• Create awareness of safety in communities who live and use the estate (e.g. Schools, villages in the boundary) through developing and delivering pamphlets, talks etc.
• Promote an adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law an Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)

Job Qualification and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Quality Management, Risk Management or equivalent
• SAMTRAC/ NEBOSH qualification; ISO 9000 / 22 000 Lead Auditor qualification is an advantage
• 2-3 years' experience in an operational environment (Factory / Agriculture), working in a health and safety role
• Training in First Aid and Fire Prevention is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of relevant SHERQ Legislation and Regulatory requirements.
• Report writing skills; ability to coach and facilitate learning; skills in MS Office

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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