INTRODUCTIONQPro Feeds is a dynamic Animal Feed Manufacturing business with a facility in both Bethlehem and Vrede. We are responsible for producing animal feed to in-house clients as well as external clients in the monogastric and ruminant fields.JOB DESCRIPTIONThis position’s primary goal is to ensure that QPro Feeds complies with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and assist with the venture in gaining ISO-certification.QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:Grade 12NOSA SAMTRAC or equivalentAt least 3 years’ proven experience within the FMCG environmentKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Inspecting workplaces to investigate accidents, causes of ill-health and complaints.Inspecting workplaces to enforce safety laws.Examining ways to improve health and safety standards.Negotiating with managers and employees to provide a safe working environment.Developing health and safety programs and strategies.Keeping up to date with the law and technical knowledge.Writing reports.Develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g. the OHS, COID and Environmental Conservation Acts.Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements.Identify safety training needs, organize and co-ordinate safety training courses and prepare. training material where appropriate.Co-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:ensure meeting times are setagendas are sent outminutes are kept and sent outensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned partiesAssist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management.Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions.Liaise with onsite contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence 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.Co-ordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures.Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for:Natural disastersIndustrial actionPolitical unrestFireExplosionsBomb threatsReview and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary.KNOWLEDGE:Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, security and environmental legislation:OHSACTCOID ACTEnvironmental Conservation ActThorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.Working knowledge of safety systems.A working knowledge of local OHS requirements.A Working Knowledge of the FMCG EnvironmentAble to engage and work with external stakeholders, suppliers and contractors.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.SKILLS:MS Office at an intermediate skill level.Report writing.Conducting Risk Assessments and Non-Conformance audits.Prepare and present presentations from time to time.Accurate and attention to detail.Good communication skills.Problem solving.Implementation and administration of safety systems.SAMTRAC, Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments, Legal Compliance Assessments.Other InformationThe company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected through the job opportunities section of this website for recruitment purposes only and, should your application be successful, for purposes connected with your employment.VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with DisabilitiesThings to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.Use Google Chrome when accessing the portalClear copy of your CV in either PDF or WordThe CV should not have handwriting on the documentNB! Only Submit your CV on the Upload CV section of the application form and not a PDF that includes other documents such as ID, Driver’s License and other documents. The application form will make provision for the candidate to upload supporting documents.When uploading profile picture, make sure the minimum size uploaded is 300 x 300px#J-18808-Ljbffr