Reporting to the Compliance Manager, the SHE Officer serves as the on-shift representative for Safety, Health, Environmental, and Energy (SHE) policies and standards. This role ensures compliance with regulations, supports operational teams, and promotes a strong safety culture across all shifts.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance & Monitoring

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, ISO, and legal SHE requirements across all sites.
• Monitor implementation of SHE policies, procedures, and systems during shifts.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and checks in line with OHS Act requirements.
• Support compliance KPIs and ensure timely submission of reports, samples, and regulatory documentation.

Operational Support

• Provide SHE guidance to manufacturing operations.
• Investigate workplace incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Conduct Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA) and update SWPs/SOPs.
• Facilitate inductions, toolbox talks, training, and safety awareness initiatives.
• Perform safety inspections of equipment, PPE, and facilities.
• Monitor contractor compliance and issue work permits when required.

Environmental & Energy Management

• Maintain Environmental Management Systems in line with legislation and ISO standards.
• Conduct environmental audits, assessments, and investigations.
• Implement corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support energy efficiency programs, including shutdown schedules, efficient lighting, sensors, and air leak reduction.

Risk & Reporting

• Conduct risk assessments and hazard identification across departments.
• Review contractor risk assessments before work begins.
• Identify and mitigate significant operational risks.
• Participate in daily production and SHE meetings.
• Maintain SHE documentation, registers, and compliance records.
• Promote company values, safety culture, and operational standards.
• Support initiatives related to safety, quality, and customer focus.
• Participate in overtime and rotational weekend standby duties when required.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric).
• National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent qualification.
• SAMTRAC certification.
• Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, environmental, noise, and energy requirements.
• Tertiary qualification in Safety or Environmental Management (advantageous).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in manufacturing or related environment.
• Experience in battery manufacturing (advantageous).
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems.
• Familiarity with national regulations and by-laws.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work under pressure with strong organisational and planning skills.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Independent, innovative thinker with strong problem-solving ability.
• Results-driven with the ability to work across diverse teams and personalities.