SHEQ & ISO Administrator

Free State
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: Agriculture Technology
Reference: 189846

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Vacancy Details

Employer: VKB Group

Introduction

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the
integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer
you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in
the countryside.

Job Description

Responsible for providing administrative support and reporting capability to the Safety,
Health & Environmental Team, including investigations, reporting on all incidents or
accidents that can result in personal injury or damage property as well as assisting with the
maintenance of the Abattoir HSE Standards.

Job Requirements

Grade 12 / NQF Level 4 Equivalent.
Health and safety qualification preferred.
Minimum of 1-year relevant experience required.
Experience within a poultry abattoir/ FMCG environment preferred.
Construction Regulations and other NOSA or similar training would be beneficial.
SAMTRAC, SHEMTRAC, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Legal compliance Assessments.
Internal or Lead Auditor certifications (e.g., ISO 45001 Lead Auditor) are highly advantageous.
CB - Code B driver’s license/ own reliable transport preferred.
A willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provide administration support to the SHE Officer and the H&S team.
Take minutes at meetings.
Prepare reports and documents for the SHE Officer.
Review and coordinate risk assessments, registers, incident reports and audits.
Manage internal databases, registers, and auditing systems.
Administration and management of the Safety, Health & Environmental Management System.
Process Accident and Incident forms, updating spreadsheets and following up as required.
Assist with Safety & Health Training, administering Training registration, records and issuing certificates where required.
Assist with overseeing the work done by staff, trades people and subcontractors and refer non-compliances to the SHE Officer and/ or relevant line managers.
Monitor on-going compliance and always report findings and summaries to the SHE
Officer.
In the event of an accident, incident, or emergency, assume management of the site.
Assist with annual Health and Safety Management Systems Audits.
Participate in and report on management systems audits, inspections, investigations,
and meetings as required.
Actively participate in external contractor, visitors, and employee’s induction process.
Promptly report all accidents, incidents and near hits and participate in investigation as
required.
Participate in health, safety, quality, environment, and risk initiatives.
Participating in the company’s Health and Safety Committee Meetings.
Draft & distribute toolbox talks to all departments and ensure attendance registers are
filed.
Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:
o ensure meeting times are set.
o agendas are sent out.
o minutes are kept and sent out.
o ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is
received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties.
Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with
Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct noncompliant
behavior or conditions.
Assist with ensuring onsite contractors comply with Company safety regulations and
adhere to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and
employees.
Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify
corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
Assist the SHE Officer with the formulation of emergency/ contingency plans for:
o Natural disasters
o Industrial action
o Political unrest
o Fire
o Explosions
o Bomb threats
Assist with drafting, reviewing, and updating of Emergency Procedures and SOPS as and
when requested by SHEQ Manager.
Complete all documentation accurately and in full - Range: Documents include, but are
not limited to:
o Incidents & Accident Reports
o IOD Reports
o Other Safety, Health & Environmental Reports
Complete and/or update the prescribed reports and/or documentation manually or on a
computer system.
ISO Standards:
o Develop, implement, maintain and improve ISO management systems in
accordance with of ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 and other relevant
standards.
o Coordinate and conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with ISO standards.
o Prepare for and facilitate external audits by certification bodies.
o Identify areas for improvement and work with various departments to
implement corrective actions.
o Maintain documentation and records related to ISO certification.
o Provide training and support to staff on ISO standards and procedures.
o Monitor and report on the performance of the ISO management systems.
o Stay updated on changes to ISO standards and ensure the company remains
compliant.
Any other duties as may be required by line manager.

Skills and Abilities Required

Thorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 plus Certification
requirements.
Working knowledge of integrated management systems (IMS).
Working knowledge of safety systems.
A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.
A working knowledge of environmental stewardship.
A Working Knowledge of a food producing environment.
Able to engage and work with external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.
Able to adapt and innovate quickly.
Able to take ownership of areas responsible.
Able to work within the workforce and management teams.
Able to collate and construct Health & Safety reports as required.
Able to manage and update existing Health and Safety system.
MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
Report writing.
Conducting Risk Assessments.
Conducting Non-Conformance audits.
Prepare and Present presentations from time to time.
Must be a team player.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Good communication skills.
Problem solving.

Other Information

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About VKB Group

VKB is a South African agricultural enterprise with the unique vision to focus on alliances with industry related stakeholders. These alliances have developed into the dynamic utilisation of a wide range of agricultural value chain solutions.

Producers in the area in which we conduct business, own and control the VKB Group. Our strategy therefore remains focused on keeping the company as an authentic agricultural producer business, which could also add value for a broader base of general consumers.

The VKB Group continues to capitalize on its rich heritage of almost 100 years by applying the sound cooperative principles of the past. These principles ensure that any association with the Group remains a valuable experience, not only for its shareholders, but also for its suppliers, employees and customers.