Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Westfalia Fruit, is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

Westfalia Fruit Estate, situated in Everdon, Howick has a vacancy for a suitably qualified and experienced:

Occupational Health & Safety Officer

Purpose of the role

The incumbent will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of the occupational health and safety management system.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuous improvement and Maintenance of the Health and Safety Management System in line with the Corporate Standard and ISO45001
• Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and implementation of risk management controls
• Continuous improvement and Maintenance of the Health and Safety Culture
• Internal and External Audits

Education

• Post Matric qualification; i.e., Diploma in Safety Management or related field
• Holder of SAMTRAC qualification, NEBOSH qualification or equivalent
• Valid registration with SAIOSH
• Valid driver license with own vehicle

Experience & Knowledge

• Over 5 years’ experience in the health and safety officer role
• Previous work at managerial level
• Experience in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments
• Clear understanding of risk mitigation processes
• Advanced Microsoft suite skills
• Advanced communication skills in English; Speaker of Zulu language preferred
• Advance knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards
• Advance understanding and interpretation of the Health and Safety Act and Regulations
• Knowledge of workplace health and safety hazards and mitigation measures

Behavioural Competencies

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently
• Attention to detail.

·       Active Team Player

• Self-driven and motivated
• Initiate continuous improvement

The Company offers a Total Guaranteed Remuneration Package which comprises provident fund, insured benefits, medical aid, and an option to structure an annual bonus.

Closing date for applications will be 10th of March 2025.

NB: Should you not receive correspondence 30 April 2025, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.