TRAFFIC Western Cape

Health & Safety Officer

Bühler Gruppe

Job Description

Bühler Group, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seeking a dedicated advisor to become part of our team as Health & Safety Officer. This position will be responsible to implement, monitor, and support Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities across the Bühler BSAF region, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and safe working practices.

This is where you'll excel

  • Manage all administrative duties relating to the SHE office.
  • Provide administrative and operational support to the SHE Manager on all SHE documentation, including updates, reviews, and approval processes.
  • Coordinate employee medical examinations and ensure all medical records are maintained accurately and kept up to date.
  • Assist in the preparation, compilation, and ongoing maintenance of safety files.
  • Support the scheduling and coordination of SHE-related training activities.
  • Process and manage orders for specialized PPE as required.
  • Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 management system.
  • Assist with the review and updating of risk assessments.
  • Participate in internal incident and accident investigations, including documentation and follow-up actions.
  • Monitor and support Health and Safety compliance across various departments.

These are the skills you'll need

  • Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • SAMTRAC certification is essential.
  • Training in incident investigation, hazard identification, and root cause analysis.
  • At least 4 years of relevant experience in a SHE / Health and Safety environment.
  • A valid Code 8 driver's licence.
  • Good working knowledge of the OHS Act, its regulations, and the COID Act.
  • Additional SHE-related qualifications will be considered an advantage.

Questions? We are happy to answer them!

Olga Rambau
HR Business Partner - Talent Management

Creating impact together at Bühler! Two billion people eat food every day that was produced with Bühler equipment. One billion people drive vehicles whose parts were manufactured with our machines. Bühler aims to balance humanity, nature, and the economy in every decision as it develops solutions that unlock sustainable business opportunities in the global food, feed, and mobility industries. We strive to create innovations for a better world, with a special focus on healthy, safe, and sustainable solutions. Therefore, we team up with customers, start-ups, multinationals, and academia to accelerate impact together.

About This Role

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Salary Benchmark
R47,197/month
R34,239 to R57,600/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Active Listening Critical Thinking Writing Complex Problem Solving
Common Technologies
ANSYS Fluent TapRooT MATLAB R2023b Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Fire safety inspection and testing software Material safety data sheet MSDS software Safety integrity level SIL software Eclipse IDE 2023-09

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