Desired experience and qualifications:
Matric.
Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Food Safety, Quality Management or a related field.
SAMTRAC and/or NatSam certification.
Recognised Internal or Lead Auditor certification in ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000.
Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and applicable regulations.
Practical knowledge of ISO 45001, FSSC 22000, HACCP, TACCP and VACCP requirements.
Proven experience in certification maintenance, audit coordination, incident investigations, root-cause analysis and corrective-action management.
Minimum 3 years' feed manufacturing experience.
Excellent computer literacy.
Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
Experience facilitating training and awareness sessions.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Develop, implement and maintain environmental, health, safety and quality systems.
Ensure compliance with applicable environmental and occupational health and safety legislation.
Conduct environmental audits and assessments and identify areas of risk.
Manage pollution control, waste management, recycling and resource-utilisation initiatives.
Ensure company policies, procedures and SOPs are maintained and implemented.
Monitor product quality and compliance through regular site inspections.
Manage customer complaint processes.
Coordinate and participate in external certification, customer and regulatory audits.
Maintain readiness for ISO 45001 and FSSC 22000 audits.
Maintain and monitor HACCP, TACCP, VACCP, food defence, food fraud, traceability and mock recall programmes.
Oversee plant biosecurity and Salmonella protocols.
Maintain legal appointments, registers, statutory inspections, risk assessments and emergency preparedness requirements.
Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
Conduct and coordinate SHEQ training and awareness programmes.
Identify training needs and promote a strong safety and compliance culture.
Maintain effective document control and ensure SHEQ records remain current.
Compile SHEQ reports, analyse system performance and monitor compliance.
Escalate critical legal, safety, environmental or food-safety risks and ensure corrective actions are closed out.