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  • Posted: Mar 6, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Westfalia Technological Services (WTS) is the research division of Westfalia Fruit and the largest privately-funded subtropical fruit research organisation in the world. The in-house dedicated team of scientists and technicians at WTS focusses on varietal development, innovation and environmental matters​. ​​We research and developâ€...
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    Occupational Health & Safety Officer

    Key Responsibilities

    • Continuous improvement and Maintenance of the Health and Safety Management System in line with the Corporate Standard and ISO45001
    • Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and implementation of risk management controls
    • Continuous improvement and Maintenance of the Health and Safety Culture
    • Internal and External Audits

    Requirements

    Education

    • Post Matric qualification; i.e., Diploma in Safety Management or related field
    • Holder of SAMTRAC qualification, NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
    • Valid registration with SAIOSH
    • Valid driver license with own vehicle

    Experience & Knowledge

    • Over 5 years’ experience in the health and safety officer role
    • Previous work at managerial level
    • Experience in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
    • Clear understanding of risk mitigation processes
    • Advanced Microsoft suite skills
    • Advanced communication skills in English; Speaker of Zulu language preferred
    • Advance knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
    • Advance understanding and interpretation of the Health and Safety Act and Regulations
    • Knowledge of workplace health and safety hazards and mitigation measures

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    Operational Excellence Manager: Packhouses - Africa

    Key Responsibilities

    • Implement Lean manufacturing principles and OEE tracking across all packhouses
    • Develop and enforce SOPs and KPI tracking systems.
    • Monitor cost per kilo, identify cost-saving opportunities, and ensure budget adherence.
    • Ensure ISO 45001 compliance and conduct regular safety audits.
    • Facilitate cross-functional meetings, train packhouse managers, and align group objectives.
    • Develop dashboards, analyze trends, and provide performance updates to HOD.

    Requirements

    Education

    • Matric
    • Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field

    Experience & Knowledge

    • 5+ years in an operations or senior management role within FMCG, agriculture, or manufacturing industries.
    • Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and performance improvement initiatives.
    • Strong knowledge of Health and Safety Management Systems (ISO 45001) and compliance requirements.
    • Knowledge of Operational analysis tools and software.
    • Understanding of Financial performance tracking and cost management.
    • Understanding of Standardized KPI tracking and productivity measurement.
    • Ability to develop operational strategies and implement them effectively.

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