Job Description
A leading food manufacturing company is looking for an experienced EHS Specialist with strong experience in environmental, health and safety compliance within a fast-paced production environment to join their team in Pretoria. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving safety standards on the ground, ensuring compliance, and working cross-functionally to identify risks, implement solutions, and promote a strong safety culture across the operation.
Responsibilities:
Identify, assess, and mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks within the facility
Enforce compliance with EHS policies, procedures, and legislative requirements
Drive a proactive safety culture through continuous monitoring and engagement on the production floor
Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments
Investigate incidents and implement corrective and preventative actions
Collaborate with production, engineering, finance, and HR teams to ensure alignment on EHS objectives
Develop and manage EHS budgets in collaboration with finance
Ensure timely completion of tasks, reporting, and compliance documentation
Provide practical, on-the-ground problem solving in a high-pressure manufacturing environment
Requirements:
Proven experience in an EHS role within manufacturing (food production preferred)
Strong working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental legislation
Ability to work independently with a proactive, self-driven approach
Strong bias for action with excellent follow-through
Confident in enforcing rules while maintaining professional relationships
Resilient and able to handle pressure and conflict effectively
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and build effective working relationships
Hands-on approach with a strong work ethic