An industry-leading client of ours is currently looking for a talented and experienced Health&Safety Officer to join their team of professionals. JOB REQUIREMENTS Diploma/Degree in Safety/ Risk Management or related area. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a safety officer role within a food/packaging manufacturing environment. Management or supervision of staff or team in the HSE environment. SAMTRAC will be advantageous. Certificates in HIRA&SHEQ auditing. Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation. Proficient in all Microsoft Applications. Problem-solving with a solutions-driven mindset. Analytical with an eye for detail. Ability to work in a pressured and deadline-driven operating environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Foster a health and safety culture of functional excellence which is conducive to and supports a productive and safe business and operational environment. Develop and implement safety, procedures, and policies for the Group. Monitor work processes and procedures to identify unsafe practices and provide recommendations. Conduct internal health and safety inspections across the Group to ensure adherence to legislative requirements. Provide support to respective Management in preparation for external Occupational Health and Safety inspections. Carry out investigations to identify the root cause of an incident and make recommendations to avoid the recurrence of such incidents. Identify unsafe conditions on a work site. Conduct risk assessments to identify work areas with a high risk of operational hazard. Implement an incident management system with to track and monitor safety incidents as and when they occur Ensure that health and safety representatives are adequately trained and that their certification is updated and conduct safety meetings. If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to: manufacturing@rporecruitment.us Alternatively, you can visit our website to find your next opportunity – www.rporecruitment.co.za or give us a call at 021 180 0776 and ask for Nikki. Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. #J-18808-Ljbffr