Health and Safety Coordinator

Duties & Responsibilities

Compliance And Regulatory Adherence

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all statutory requirements.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.
• Discuss and approve corrective measures for health and safety concerns.

HACCP And Food Safety Management

Implement and maintain SHEQ systems in accordance with applicable legislation and international standards, including:

• ISO 22000:2018 Food Safety Management System
• ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System
• ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management System
• ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
• HACCP Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
• Ensure food safety standards are consistently met through the effective application of HACCP principles.
• Execute the process of collecting food samples in line with Quality Assurance (QA) documentation requirements.
• Monitor and enforce the companys standards on cleanliness and hygiene across all food handling and preparation areas.
• Support internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO and HACCP requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ framework to enhance food safety and operational excellence

Inspections And Investigations

• Coordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.
• Conduct unannounced inspections, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Health And Safety Promotion

• Execute procedures to promote and maintain health and safety awareness.
• Maintain continuous awareness of safety-affecting situations.

Administrative And Reporting

• Attend to administrative information processing and reporting requirements.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for relevant records and reports (QPro).
• Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are met.

System Improvement

• Ensure continuous improvement of the SHE system.

Emergency Response And Incident Management

• Develop and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for handling employee injuries (e.g., burns, falls).
• Coordinate first aid and medical response in emergency situations.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper reporting of incidents according to legal requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephonic etiquette and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Management
• Must be competent and professional
• Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort.
• Ability to manage more than one situation at a time
• Attention to detail
• Result driven

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Tertiary Qualification.
• SAMTRAC and/or a recognized Health & Safety Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Proven experience in managing a SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act, policies, and procedures.