Job Description

Fedics is is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer with a strong focus on Food Safety and Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP). The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive health and safety programs, with a particular emphasis on ensuring the safety and quality of our food products and processes. This role involves ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and best practices, as well as fostering a strong safety culture within the organization.As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people xe2x80x93 the heart of Tsebo xe2x80x93 is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clientsxe2x80x99 needs. to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & ResponsibilitiesCompliance and Regulatory Adherence:

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all statutory requirements.
• Review and maintain policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.
• Discuss and approve corrective measures for health and safety concerns.

HACCP and Food Safety Management:

• Implement and maintain the HACCP system, ensuring food safety standards are met.
• Execute the process of collecting food samples as per QA documentation requirements.
• Ensure that the Companyxe2x80x99s standard on cleanliness and hygiene is adhered to.

Inspections and Investigations:

• Coordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.
• Conduct unannounced inspections, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure adherence to company cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Health and Safety Promotion:

• Execute procedures to promote and maintain health and safety awareness.
• Maintain continuous awareness of safety-affecting situations.

Administrative and Reporting:

• Attend to administrative information processing and reporting requirements.
• Maintain an orderly filing system for relevant records and reports (QPro).
• Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are met.

System Improvement:

• Ensure continuous improvement of the SHE system.

Emergency Response and Incident Management:

• Develop and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for handling employee injuries (e.g., burns, falls).
• Coordinate first aid and medical response in emergency situations.
• Conduct thorough incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure proper reporting of incidents according to legal requirements.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent telephonic etiquette and communication skills
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Management
• Must be competent and professional
• Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort.
• Ability to manage more than one situation at a time
• Attention to detail
• Result driven

Qualifications

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• Tertiary Qualification.
• SAMTRAC and/or a recognized Health & Safety Qualification.
• Minimum 3 years of job-related experience in a Health and Safety role.
• Proven experience in managing a SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) system.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act, policies, and procedures.

Tsebo Solutions Group