Role Overview

Responsible for coordinating, managing, and advising on all Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Facility Security matters. Ensures compliance with legislation, implementation of systems, and maintenance of a safe, legally compliant manufacturing environment.

Non-Negotiable Minimum Requirements

• Recognised Occupational Health & Safety certification (non-negotiable) - NEBOSH or SAMTRAC
• Minimum 3 years' HSE experience in a manufacturing environment (Plastics preferred)
• ISO 45001:2018 Internal Auditor (Minimum of 20 logged hours)
• Certified Risk Assessor and/or Level 3 Incident Investigator
• High proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel) - non-negotiable (Formulas, Pivot tables, Stats, V-Lookup) - this will be tested. 

Other Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, Quality or alike is preferred, but not required. 
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and legislation (OHS Act, NEMA, COIDA, ISO 45001)
• Experience with audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Experience with Quality Management Systems
• Valid driver's license

Key Competencies

• Strong administrative and compliance management skills
• Excellent communication (verbal & written)
• Strong problem-solving and organisational ability
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders

Key Responsibilities

Health & Safety

• Ensure a safe workplace and compliance with all HSE legislation (OHS Act, COIDA, ISO 45001:2018, etc.)
• Develop, implement, and maintain H&S policies, procedures, and safe systems of work
• Conduct audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations
• Maintain HSE training programmes and accurate records
• Chair Health & Safety Committee meetings and track action items
• Manage contractor safety, including contractor files and site compliance
• Ensure accident reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Conduct fire drills, safety inspections, and emergency preparedness
• Provide regular HSE reports to management

Environmental Management

• Develop and maintain environmental policies and compliance systems (NEMA, etc.)
• Conduct environmental audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Manage environmental training and records
• Oversee scrap handling, recycling processes, and disposal procedures
• Liaise with environmental consultants

Facility Security

• Develop and maintain facility security procedures and controls
• Conduct security audits, inspections, and access control management
• Manage alarms, key control systems, and perimeter security
• Coordinate contractor access and after-hours work
• Oversee facility lock-up procedures and parking allocation

Additional

• Strong alignment to a proactive, solution-driven, accountable culture
• Ability to work collaboratively and take ownership of HSE performance
• Willingness to align with ISO 9001:2015 systems, procedures, and work instructions