SHERQ Officer

The SHERQ Officer’s role is to support the site / functional area to effectively implement, comply with and monitor SHERQ and Food Safety standards and processes through coaching, guidance, and communication with all relevant stakeholders.

• Co-ordinate and facilitate SHERQ and Food Safety risk assessments, and work with operations to develop best mitigation plans.
• Coach and guideline management in the assessment, management, and continuous improvement of SHERQ and Food Safety performance
• Facilitate SHERQ and Food Safety investigations and coordinate the verification of closeout actions.
• Facilitate the closeout of audit findings.
• Create SHERQ awareness using various fit for purpose media (e.g. toolbox talks, noticeboards, electronic media)
• Develop SHERQ capability in contractors and seasonal, through facilitation of safety induction training / design material.
• Manage SHERQ induction processes, through effective planning, facilitation, and co-ordination.
• Conduct inspections and internal audits to oversee and ensure the adherence to legislative and IIRMS requirements.
• Maintain the IIRMS and external assurance systems through creating and updating procedures, communicating changes to procedures and auditing compliance.
• Implement and drive the implementation of SHERQ programmers and plans specific to area of responsibility (e.g. water usage plan)
• Develop monitoring schedules to ensure compliance with statutory requirements for safety, environment, Food Safety and occupational health.
• Test and validate inputs into the ABF Annual HSE reporting process to reduce likelihood of findings.
• Compile SHERQ management reports
• Coordinate effective testing of emergency response protocols
• Track SHERQ inspections in CMMS (e.g. MAXIMO) and facilitate effective closeout.
• Ensure effective SHE and Food Safety committee meetings are conducted to schedule through setting up the programmed, attending meetings and making necessary changes to IIIRMS a result.
• Create awareness of safety in communities who live and use the estate (e.g. Schools, villages in the boundary) through developing and delivering pamphlets, talks etc.

• Degree in Environmental Science and Management / Environmental Engineering or related area
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in an operational environment (Factory/Agriculture)
• Possession of SAMTRAC/NEBOSH qualification; ISO 9000/22000/45001 is an added advantage.

Terms of Service : The successful candidate will be engaged on a Fixed Term Contract.

All interested candidates, who meet the above requirements, please apply for the position on or before 14th November 2023 .