SHE Officer

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SHE Officer Jobs in Strand, Western Cape, South Africa at Mia Nel Associates

Title: SHE Officer

Company: Mia Nel Associates

Location: Strand, Western Cape, South Africa

A leading organisation in the manufacturing sector is seeking a SHE Officer to support and strengthen its Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) framework. The role focuses on compliance, risk management, audits, incident investigation, emergency preparedness, and driving a positive safety culture across operations. Based in the Strand area, Western Cape.

The position reports into senior operations leadership and is based on‑site.

Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain and improve the SHE Management System.
• Monitor compliance with OHS Act, environmental legislation and internal standards.
• Develop and enforce SHE policies, procedures, standards and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, registers, reports and statistics.
• Conduct and review Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Track and verify corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive accident prevention and environmental impact reduction initiatives.
• Develop and manage internal SHE audit and inspection programmes.
• Prepare the business for internal, customer, certification and ethical audits (incl. SMETA).
• Facilitate SHE inductions, training and awareness programmes.
• Promote employee participation and a positive safety culture.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and environmental events; conduct root‑cause analysis.
• Manage emergency preparedness, crisis management plans and emergency drills.
• Oversee First Aid, emergency equipment and communication systems.
• Manage contractor SHE compliance and site safety requirements.
• Oversee PPE programme (issuing, replacement, hygiene, compliance).
• Ensure fire system compliance (detection, suppression, extinguishing).
• Facilitate SHE committee meetings and compile monthly/ad‑hoc SHE reports.
• Provide SHE guidance to operational teams and support continuous improvement.
• Manage SHE budgets, resources and waste management processes.
• Oversee security compliance (electric fencing, guards, emergency reporting).
• Monitor fleet tracking systems (e.g., CarTrack).

Requirements:

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health & Safety or related field.
• 3–5 years’ SHE experience, in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of the OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Experience in HIRA, incident investigation and root‑cause analysis.
• Experience with SHE management systems, internal audits and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental management principles (advantageous).
• Experience with SMETA, ethical audits or customer compliance (advantageous).
• Experience in contractor safety management.
• Strong administrative, reporting and record‑keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and influence employees at all levels.
• Knowledge of Ammonia Plant Safety Management (advantageous).