HSE Controller at The Heineken Company

Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Manage security operations and access control, ensure effective control measures are in place.
• Perform and assist with incident investigation and identification of root cause and corrective and preventative measures.
• Coordinate an effective Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment system.
• Liaise with Emergency Services
• Ensure compliance and coordinate the Integrated Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and ISO System.
• Contribute towards HSE departmental goals and improvements to achieve best practices and standards.
• Coordinate the site ‘s safety and environmental meetings and standards.
• Responsible for contractor management and ensuring compliance.
• Conducts training, awareness and orientation overviews and induction for staff, Contractors and visitors.
• Supports the Food Safety Team and TACCP Food Defence team activities.
• Ensure compliance to OSHACT and ISO14001, ISO45001 and related Food Safety e.g. FSSC 22000 and Social Compliance such as SMETA standards.
• Detecting, measuring, monitoring, and reducing of non-conformances
• Drive optimisation and improvement of HSE systems and processes which enhance safety, compliance and reduce risks.
• Provide support and guidance to all staff, visitors, and contractors so as to minimise injuries and incidents and non-conforming behaviours.
• Drives and evaluate the effectiveness of the emergency response plans and loss prevention systems.
• Champions adherence to relevant HSE Policies, Procedures, Work instructions and SOP's.
• Active participation in relevant TPM activities

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications, experience, skills and attributes:

• Minimum of Grade 12.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification/certification.
• Relevant National Diploma or Degree will be highly advantageous.
• At least 3 – 5 years’ relevant experience
• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation and risk control standards i.e. OSH Act; Fire Prevention Standards; COID Act; Municipal & Building regulations; SABS codes; etc.
• Sound knowledge of H&S; Food Safety; Quality & Environmental Management Systems
• Ability to plan, organize, co-ordinate and facilitate.
• Strong investigative and initiating skills.
• Ability to perform risk assessments.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Ability to influence management to follow risk management strategies.
• Networking skills (ability to engage stakeholders).
• Influencing/ motivational skills
• Leadership skills
• Team player with strong relationship building ability.
• Own reliable transport essential