Ubombo Sugar Limited is seeking qualified individuals to apply for the role of SHE Officer.
Position: SHE Officer
Closing Date: 28 May 2025
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for appointment to the above mentioned position in the Estate Support Function – reporting to the SHERQ Manager
Key Performance Areas
- Co-ordinate and facilitate SHERQ risk assessments, and work with operations to develop best mitigation plans
- Coach and guide line management in the assessment, management and continuous improvement of SHERQ performance
- Facilitate SHERQ investigations and coordinate the verification of closeout actions
- Facilitate the closeout of audit findings
- Create SHERQ awareness using various fit for purpose media (e.g. toolbox talks, noticeboards, electronic media)
- Develop SHERQ capability in contractors and seasonals, through facilitation of SHERQ induction training / design material
- Manage SHERQ induction processes, through effective planning, facilitation and co-ordination
- Conduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure the adherence to legislative and SHERQ requirements
- Maintain the internal and external assurance systems through creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures and auditing compliance
- Implement and drive the implementation of SHERQ programmes and plans specific to area of responsibility (e.g. water usage plan)
- Develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for safety, environment, and occupational health
- Test and validate inputs into the ABF Annual HSE reporting process to reduce likelihood of findings
- Compile SHERQ management reports
- Co ordinate effective testing of emergency response protocols
- Track SHERQ inspections in SAP and facilitate effective closeout
- Ensure effective SHERQ committee meetings are conducted to schedule through setting up the programme, attending meetings and making necessary changes to IIRMS a result
- Create awareness of safety in communities who live and use the Estate facilities (e.g. Schools, villages in the boundary) through developing and delivering pamphlets, talks etc
- Promote and adhere to Ubombo’s procedures, policies and guidelines.
Job Requiremets:
- Degree in Safety / Quality Management / Risk Management or related area; with a SAMTRAC / NEBOSH qualification; ISO 9001 / 14001/ NOSA integrated 5 Star Sytem Lead Auditor qualification an advantage
- 2-3 years experience in an operational environment, working in a health and safety role.
Training in First Aid and Fire Prevention is an added advantage - Knowledge of relevant SHERQ legislation and regulatory requirements;
- Ability to plan, organise and track activities for self and others; problem solving and analytical skills; administrative ability and attention to detail; sound interpersonal and communication skills to be able to convey information effectively and influence others.
- Report writing skills; ability to coach and facilitate learning;
- Skills in MS Office suite
The Rewards:
The position offers a competitive package, commensurate with qualifications, experience and value – add.
How To Apply
Applications with detailed C.V, copies of qualifications, and names of two referees, marked “SHE Officer”, must be forwarded to the Human
Resources Head or emailed to Recruitment@illovo.co.za on or before 28 May 2025.
If you do not receive correspondence after 21 working days from the closing date, please consider your application to have been unsuccessful.