SHE Officer Jobs in Somerset West

Status Staffing is recruiting an experienced and proactive SHE Officer for its client in Somerset West, Cape Town. The permanent role supports and maintains strong Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards, ensuring compliance with legislation and customer requirements and driving continuous improvement across the organisation. Applications close on 29 November 2026. Note: the advert header lists the salary as market related, while the body states a basic salary of R40,000 plus benefits — confirm the figure in the original advert before applying.

About the company and the work

The role is advertised by Status Staffing, a Western Cape-based boutique staffing firm, on behalf of a client based in Somerset West. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting and maintaining strong Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards. Candidates with experience in manufacturing, food processing or production environments, together with a strong understanding of SHE management systems, risk assessments, incident investigations and compliance monitoring, are encouraged to apply. The role combines hands-on safety work with quality and food safety responsibilities, and the start date is as soon as possible.

Role details and duties

The duties stated in the advert are:

• Implement, maintain and continuously improve the SHE Management System.
• Monitor compliance with applicable occupational health, safety and environmental legislation, as well as customer and certification requirements.
• Ensure that minimum legislative, customer and certification requirements are maintained.
• Develop, implement and monitor SHE policies, procedures, standards and safe work practices.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, registers, reports and statistical information.
• Conduct and continuously review Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA), and recommend appropriate actions.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventative actions.
• Drive accident prevention and initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact.
• Develop and maintain an internal SHE audit and inspection programme, and schedule, coordinate and conduct SHE audits and inspections.
• Support and prepare the business for internal, customer, certification and ethical audits, including SMETA, and monitor audit findings until corrective actions are closed out.
• Coordinate and facilitate SHE inductions, training and awareness programmes, and promote employee participation and a positive safety culture.
• Ensure employees and contractors understand relevant SHE requirements and safe working practices, and identify SHE training needs.
• Provide SHE guidance and support to operational teams, and functional guidance and supervision to employees involved in SHE-related work where applicable.
• Investigate workplace incidents, accidents, near misses and environmental incidents, identify root causes, recommend corrective and preventative actions, and maintain accurate incident records and reports.
• Implement, maintain and review emergency preparedness and crisis management plans, monitor and replenish First Aid box stock, coordinate emergency response activities and drills, and act as the designated Emergency Coordinator where required.
• Ensure emergency equipment, procedures and communication systems are regularly inspected and maintained, and monitor fire system compliance, including fire detection, suppression and extinguishing systems.
• Manage and monitor contractor SHE compliance, ensure contractors meet site safety requirements before and during work, and oversee the PPE programme, including issuing, replacement, cleaning and laundering.
• Arrange, facilitate and maintain records of SHE and Safety Committee meetings, and prepare monthly and ad hoc SHE reports for management.
• Verify SHE inspections, checklists and compliance documentation, and communicate SHE performance, trends, incidents and improvement opportunities to management.
• Develop, manage and monitor the SHE budget in consultation with management, and manage waste-related activities, including daily, monthly and ad hoc waste management.
• Support and monitor relevant security management activities.
• Inspect all incoming raw materials against specifications and release products to production where compliant, and record and communicate all non-conformances.
• Inspect incoming vehicles for compliance with requirements relating to temperature, cleanliness and other standards, and inspect and verify product quality during receiving, storage and production.
• Conduct and verify chemical analysis, shelf-life testing and organoleptic testing at various stages, and ensure final products meet specifications and that Certificates of Analysis correspond with products.
• Prepare product samples for testing, monitor supplier product quality and provide feedback through relevant reports, and conduct monthly swab testing in accordance with the Food Safety Management System schedule.
• Conduct and verify checks required in terms of the Food Safety Management System, handle customer queries and complaints, and interpret and report test results to relevant stakeholders.
• Verify all rework products in accordance with the correct procedures, calibrate scales, thermometers, refractometers and pH meters, and handle and resolve Certificate of Analysis queries.
• Order and maintain appropriate stock levels of chemicals and consumables, investigate and release stock placed on quality hold in the relevant ERP system, and monitor and report on the quality and volumes of packaging materials.
• Assist with and participate in internal quality and food safety audits, and train production employees on quality standards, food safety requirements and best practices.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 17:00.

Requirements

Only what the source advert states:

• National Diploma or Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Management, or Occupational Health and Safety.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant SHE experience, preferably within a manufacturing, food processing or production environment.
• Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in Ammonia Plant Safety Management will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of environmental legislation and environmental management principles will be advantageous.
• Demonstrated experience in conducting Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (HIRA).
• Experience in incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Experience with SHE management systems, internal audits and compliance monitoring.
• Knowledge of or experience with SMETA, ethical audits and customer compliance requirements will be advantageous.
• Experience in contractor safety management.
• Strong administrative, reporting and record-keeping skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, influence employees at all levels and drive continuous improvement.
• A recent professional profile photo is to accompany your application.

Where to find and apply safely

Apply only through the original Careers24 advert for this vacancy, using the Apply button on this page. The advert is listed by Status Staffing, reference PC002155/AC, and applications close on 29 November 2026. Do not pay anyone to apply, and do not share bank details or passwords with anyone claiming to process your application.

Practical tips

• Lead with your SHE qualification and your 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, especially any time in manufacturing or food processing.
• Show examples of HIRA assessments you have conducted, incidents you have investigated and audits you have supported or led.
• Mention any Ammonia Plant Safety Management, SMETA or ethical audit experience, since these are listed as advantageous.
• Highlight your food safety and quality experience, including raw material inspection, testing and Certificates of Analysis, because this role covers both SHE and quality work.
• Have a recent professional profile photo ready, as the advert asks for one.

How the process works

Applications are made through the original Careers24 advert. The advert notes that if you do not hear back within 10 working days, you should consider your application as unsuccessful.

Important information

This post is for information only. We are not the employer and we do not handle applications, shortlisting or hiring decisions. Always confirm the details in the original advert before applying.

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