TRAFFIC Eastern Cape

SHE Officer

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Job Description

Our Client in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a SHE Officer to their team based in Port Elizabeth.

Requirements
  • Grade 12 Certificate.
  • Minimum of 3 years' work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
  • National Diploma in Safety Management (preferable) or equivalent and / or at least SAMTRAC.
  • Previous working experience in a manufacturing facility.
  • OHS-Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy - knowledge of requirements.
  • Knowledge of all relevant safety systems and procedures.
  • Tertiary studies in SHE field (Safety Management or environmental or equivalent).
  • OHS-Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy related training or work experience.
Responsibilities, but not limited to: Business Protection (20%)
  • Maintain compliance with regulatory, ISO and legal audit requirements.
  • Monitor implementation of HSE policies, procedures, standards and systems.
  • Support achievement of compliance KPIs and annual targets.
  • Implement and maintain HSE audits, inspections and checks to ensure OHS Act compliance.
  • Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements (OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy).
  • Ensure legal requirements, reporting, inspections and submissions to authorities are completed.
Health & Safety Management (20%)
  • Provide SHEE consulting and advisory support to manufacturing operations.
  • Investigate and report workplace incidents and implement preventative measures.
  • Conduct HIRA assessments and update SWPs and SOPs.
  • Assist with employee SHEE inductions and ongoing training.
  • Support safety programs, toolbox talks and safety bulletins.
  • Maintain health and safety standards and enforce compliance with safety regulations.
  • Maintain compliance registers and conduct equipment safety inspections.
  • Ensure contractor safety file compliance and issue work permits.
  • Ensure environmental management systems are implemented and maintained according to legislation and ISO requirements.
  • Conduct environmental assessments and follow up on improvement actions.
  • Prepare audit matrices and conduct internal environmental audits.
  • Investigate incidents, accidents and injuries and attend relevant training.
  • Support initiatives to reduce plant energy consumption.
  • Promote energy awareness and implement energy saving practices.
  • Introduce energy efficient equipment and technologies.
  • Implement switching schedules, install sensors/timers and address air leaks.
  • Ensure compliance with legislation and safety standards.
  • Conduct departmental and contractor risk assessments.
  • Perform hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA).
  • Identify hazards, assess risks, implement controls and develop mitigation projects.
  • Monitor and reassess risks after improvements.
People Management / Support (15%)
  • Attend production and HSE meetings and communicate SHEE updates.
  • Support and guide SHE representatives and promote SHE culture.
  • Conduct audits, manage rosters and support shift safety requirements.
  • Assist with administrative duties, documentation and SharePoint updates.
  • Maintain safety records, reports and improvement initiatives.
  • Support safety improvement initiatives and compliance with KPIs.
  • Assist with overtime and rotational weekend standby when required.
  • Promote organisational values and standards.
  • Encourage a culture of safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity and performance.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

About This Role

Career insights for Biological Technicians positions

Salary Benchmark
R22,844/month
R15,769 to R29,294/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
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Job Overview

Date Posted
10 Apr 2026
Location
Eastern Cape, South Africa

Biological Technicians Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R22,844/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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