SHER Manager (71492) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• A leading South African meat processing and abattoir operation is seeking a highly skilled and resilient SHER (Safety, Health, Environmental & Risk) Manager to oversee and drive Safety, Health, Environmental and Risk management strategies at its high-volume processing facility in Oudtshoorn
• The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying operational threats, ensuring legal compliance and protecting employees from the unique hazards associated with meat production, abattoir operations and cold-chain logistics

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead facility-wide Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and implement preventative measures for high-risk areas
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), COIDA and relevant industry legislation and regulations
• Oversee risk management and emergency evacuation protocols for industrial refrigeration systems, boiler units and other high-risk equipment
• Drive improvements in biological, chemical and ergonomic safety, including controls for wash-down activities, repetitive work and heavy lifting
• Manage environmental and waste management initiatives, including effluent treatment, organic waste disposal and water conservation
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and reporting to management and relevant regulatory bodies
• Drive safety awareness initiatives, toolbox talks and mandatory safety training for employees and contractors

Minimum Requirements:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree, BTech or National Diploma (NQF Level 6/7) in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management or Food Science
• 5 to 8 years' progressive health and safety experience
• At least 3 years' experience in a management role within an abattoir, meat processing facility or large-scale FMCG food manufacturing environment
• Completed SAMTRAC or a NEBOSH International General Certificate/Diploma
• Formal training in advanced HIRA and Incident Investigation

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working knowledge of, or certification in, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Knowledge of HACCP or FSSC 22000 will be advantageous
• Strong executive-level report writing and presentation skills
• Decisive crisis-management and emergency-response leadership abilities
• Ability to maintain and enforce safety standards while working effectively with production and operations teams
• Comfortable working across varying environmental conditions, including sub-zero freezers and high-humidity processing areas

Salary:Big Company market-related salary with benefits(Medical aid, pension fund, risk benefits)