SHE Officer - Kempton Park

AVI LIMITED is home to many of South Africa's leading and best-loved brands. Listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in the Food Products sector, and centred on the FMCG market, AVI's extensive brand portfolio includes more than 50 brands. Our single-minded purpose is our brands growth and development. Our brands span a range of categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, out-of-home ranges, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel. AVI's brands have grown into great South African favourites including: Five Roses, Freshpak, House of Coffees, Frisco, Koffiehuis and Ellis Brown in the Beverages category; Bakers, Pyotts, Baumann's, Willards and Provita in the Biscuits and Snacks category; I&J in the Frozen Foods category; as well as Ciro, Lavazza and Douwe Egberts Cafitesse for the Out Of Home market. Our beauty and personal care brands include Yardley, Lentheric and Coty. Key Performance Areas: Safety Site compliance with OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including: Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits Set up and facilitate risk assessment sessions to reduce risks to acceptable levels Visible safety leadership, including; red tagging, housekeeping, and signage update programs Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses Contractor compliance including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control Visitor induction upgrade Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion. Relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid, firefighting and SHE rep Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy Monitor the activities of the permit to work (PTW) and ensure that it complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Environmental and waste management List and manage aspects and impacts relating to environmental requirements Supervise and control waste management contractors and report on performance Fire and Security Risk Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site Conduct fire drills Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site. Monitor and manage the security contractor Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system Minimum Requirements: Experience: 5 years' experience in a similar role either as a SHE Officer / SHE Manager Experience working within an FMCG manufacturing environment essential Previous Food Manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous Qualifications: Grade 12/ Matric Diploma or Degree in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety SAMTRAC Health and Safety Course Additional courses in Safety, Health and Environmental management would be advantageous Additional Requirements: Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows-based programs including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential Strong teamwork skills Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees Experience in implementing and maintaining the ISO 45001:2018