The purpose of the Risk & Safety Officer is to ensure the compliance, implementation, monitoring, maintenance, and evaluation of the company. Requirements: NEBOSH / SAMTRAC / Diploma or Degree in the OHS field Registered with the South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health Registered with the South African Council for the Project and Construction Management Professions Emergency medical experience Being registered with the Health Professional Council of SA would be advantageous Advanced first aid experience Advanced firefighting knowledge OHS Act qualification 5 years relevant working experience within an FMCG environment/factory setup is recommended Computer literacy Maintaining the Health and Safety Management Systems for all sites Facilitating and performing Health, Safety, and Environmental risk identification assessment, evaluation, and development of safe work procedures with department managers Facilitating and reviewing investigations, recording all accidents / incidents / near misses, ensuring accurate reporting, and ensuring that mitigating measures are implemented Ensuring that Safety Committee meetings are held regularly as per OHSA requirements for all sites Participating in safety forums created by the company, for example safety meetings and safety talks Following up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management Reporting on all safety incidents to the relevant people Attending safety education and refresher programmes Complying with safety policies and procedures at the company Distributing safety information as and when required Wearing protective clothing (where applicable) at all times