Group Health & Safety Officer at Vital Health Foods

Role Purpose

• To implement and manage HSE according to legislation and ensuring statutory compliance while building a positive and proactive safety culture within the organization.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop, implement and improve the health and safety plans, programmes and procedures in the workplace 
• Carry out regular inspections of work places and equipment to identify hazards and risks that impact workplace safety and food safety and take appropriate action to ensure compliance 
• Respond to and investigate concerns & complaints from employees and take appropriate action 
• Investigate accidents and incidents that occur in the workplace, establish root causes and recommend remedial action 
• Conduct and support the training of new employees and vendors on health & safety related matters 
• Support management in establishing and driving a culture of safety 
• Develop and refine emergency procedures and ensure emergency preparedness of the company site 
• Ensure safety team members are well trained, engaged and aligned with the companies’ health and safety vision.

The successful candidate will be responsible for HSE at both Promeal and Vital and will be required to travel regularly to both locations.

Closing date: 30 July 2020

Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Requirements: 

• An Accredited Occupational Health and Safety Act qualification is essential 
• Min 8 years experience in a similar role preferably in a Pharmaceutical Manufacturing or FMCG environment 
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team 
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite) 
• Formal training and audit experience in an integrated Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) program 
• Detail orientated with excellent written and oral communication skills.