SHE Officer

As our new SHE Officer, you will develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures that ensure a safe, legally compliant, and high performing, working environment.

You will drive our Zero Harm safety culture, actively working on risk reduction, and drive continuous improvement in health, safety and environmental, through effective implementation and maintenance of processes and systems.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• You will ensure compliance with occupational health and safety regulations (e.g., OSHACT, Local Bylaws and National Regulations)
• Youll conduct risk assessments, daily Gemba walks, workplace inspections, and safety audits to identify hazards, recommend corrective actions & ensure overall site compliance.
• You will investigate incidents, near misses, and workplace accidents, implementing preventive measures. Prompt analysis of safety opportunities to ensure safety risks are actioned, hence improving on staff and site safety.
Youll ensure permits, licences and certificates are current and compliant whilst ensuring applications are made in advance before they expire.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• You hold an accredited SHE qualification whilst also being SAMTRAC qualified.
• Direct working experience and management of company-wide electronic management system.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing staff training programmes.
• You have solid knowledge and understanding of safety systems such as permit to work, process safety, risk assessments & management of change.
Youre approachable and transparent in supporting staff with SHE related queries.

Whats in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside being included in our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus schemes reinforce the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Membership of the non-contributory Scott Bader Provident Fund after 3 months (the company contributes 12% to your retirement and 3 % to all other insurances e.g., death, funeral cover, education, disability and dread disease).
• Private medical insurance subsidised by the company, alongside free membership to our employee assistance programme.
• 20 days annual leave entitlement plus Public Holidays - In addition, we offer Service Leave in your 5 th year of employment and Long Service Leave after 10 years of employment.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of R20 000 in any one year.
Our Head Office is situated in Hammarsdale, KwaZulu-Natal, a rural industrialised area in the western environs of Durban. Situated in an area of ‘sub-escarpment savanna, its vegetation type is regarded as endangered - KwaZulu-Natal Sandstone Sourveld. Scott Bader is partnering with the Municipality, and its neighbours to protect and preserve this special environment - within the site, and in the surrounding areas.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited - in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion.

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.

Information :

• Company : Scott Bader
• Position : SHE Officer
• Location : KwaZulu-Natal
• Country : ZA