SHE Officer Graduate - KZN at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Job Description

• Are you passionate about creating safe, healthy, and compliant working environments? Join our Health and Safety Graduate Programme and kickstart a rewarding career in one of the most vital areas of any organisation.
• As a SHE Officer Graduate, you will support the SHE team with site safety inspections and audits, conduct site safety meetings and suitable site safety induction.
• To support with the coordinating and sustaining of operational requirements based on acceptable occupational health and safety standards, that ensure a secure and safe work environment at the sites being inspected.

Minimum Requirements...

Essential

• Matric or equivalent Senior Certificate
• National Diploma in Safety Management
• Minimum of 0 - 1 year of experience

Advantage

• ISO Standards (45001/14001)

Key Responsibilities...

Health and Safety Support:

• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Dischem’s SHE Management System across
• stores, distribution centres, and head office functions.
• Support the coordination of legal compliance audits, risk assessments, and SHE inspections in
• alignment with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 frameworks.
• Help maintain a legal register of applicable health, safety, and environmental legislation and ensure
• routine legal appointments (Sections 16.2, 8, and 17) are current and documented.
• Participate in incident and accident investigations by gathering evidence, assisting with root cause
• analysis, and preparing reports in collaboration with the SHE department.
• Assist in conducting baseline, issue-based, and continuous risk assessments, and ensure effective
• communication of findings to affected departments.
• Support the SHE teams in developing corrective and preventive action plans, monitoring implementation, and following up on outstanding actions.
• Participate in the planning and completion of emergency preparedness drills and ensure that emergency equipment (fire extinguishers, spill kits, first aid boxes) is in place and functional.
• Assist in promoting a strong safety culture by facilitating safety awareness campaigns, toolbox talks, and training sessions for various employee levels.
• Maintain accurate SHE documentation including safety files, minutes of meetings, training registers, and contractor compliance documents.
• Support internal and external SHE reporting and analytics, including tracking leading and lagging indicators.
• Assist with waste management and environmental compliance, including separation at source, disposal, and record-keeping for audits.
• Contribute to the development and review of SHE procedures, policies, and standard work instructions.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies...

• Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Risk management.
• SHE data, audit findings, and legal requirements
• Business continuity, link she compliance and brand reputation, employee wellbeing
• Confidently communicate SHE expectations. concise reports, briefing documents, and training materials
• Building positive relationships across departments. diplomacy, empathy, and firmness
• High attention to detail in documentation, inspections, and follow-ups
• Takes initiative and manages time effectively while working under limited supervision.
• Adaptable, resilient, and able to prioritise tasks.
• Ownership of projects, influencing peers, and promoting SHE values
• Coordinate SHE initiatives, track deliverables
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and digital SHE systems.
• Route cause analysis methodology, Risk management process

Special Conditions of Employment...

• Occasional travelling
• South African citizen
• MIE – Clear Criminal and Credit Record
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport

Remuneration and Benefits...

• Stipend

Closing Date 15 August 2025