General information
Entity
With a revenue of over €_8.3 billion, access to 45 of the 54 countries on the continent, and near to 23,100 employees, we are a key player in mobility, infrastructure and energy, healthcare and, consumer goods,.
The Group partners with leading international brands and covers the entire value chain – imports, production and distribution– in line with the best international standards, drawing on over 170 years of hands-on knowledge and local expertise.
We pursue a twofold strategy, focusing on manufacturing to promote local production, and distribution through its distribution network, Africa's largest, to offer tailored, affordable products and services to people across the continent.
With Africa For Africa
More information: www.cfaogroup.com
Reference number
2026-3770
Job details
Profile
Operations - Operations - QHSE Officer
Position title
Operations - QHSE Officer M/F
Contract
Unlimited-term contract
Contractual hours
Full-time
Mission description
- Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
- Relevant tertiary qualification, (NQF 5) National Safety Diploma, Safety Management or Environmental Management or studying towards that.
- SAMTRAC would also be an advantage.
- Internal Auditor’s or ISO related qualification – ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, NOSA.
- Minimum 5 year’s relevant experience of which 2 to 3 years must be in a supervisory role.
- Code 8 driver’s license.
- Experience in root cause analysis techniques or incident cause analysis methods.
- Sound working knowledge of OHSACT 85, related safety legislation and ISO standards.
- Embrace and drive change through visible SHEQ values.
- Proven ability to work within stringent deadlines.
- Ability to work under pressure and within a high-pressured environment.
- Ability to communicate business decisions and changes to working practices clearly.
- Ability to demonstrate a professional and objective perspective at all times.
- Ability to work flexible hours as and when required.
- Excellent commercial and customer-oriented awareness.
- Finely tuned diversity awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent information sharing at all levels, confident in presentation skills, internal and external.
- Ability to interact with all levels of people with the organisation, ability to challenge and influence where necessary,
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to travel as and when required
Profile
To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform an interactive role for each SHEQ duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:
Strategic and Operational Management:
- Assist in the development of the CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy.
- Drive and coordinate the implementation of the SHEQ strategy and SHEQ programmes at branches and sites.
- Communicate the SHEQ strategy to the branches and sites.
- Assist in the development and execution of the SHEQ plan aligned to CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy and CFAO SA Roadmap.
- Implement the branch specific SHEQ goals and programmes.
- Provide regular SHEQ reporting to the General Manager.
- Drive the ANZEN and Zero Harm initiatives at branches and sites.
- Promote a safety culture and supervise the SHEQ team (Junior Safety Officer, Safety Representatives, Security personnel) across branches and sites.
- Assist in the development of the SHEQ team to ensure high quality personnel who can achieve performance objectives in support of the groups mission and vision.
- Ensure SHEQ team meets required standards of data management and record keeping.
- Supervise the direct reports and monitor quality of their outputs.
- Assist in managing SHEQ related change to ensure minimum disruption to the core activities.
- Ensure audit standards are met and follow-up are made on audit findings and recommendations.
- Report and make recommendations to the National SHEQ Manager and General Manager regarding the branch and site facilities and security improvements and related plans or initiatives.
- Drive and implement the carbon neutral project and initiatives at branches and sites.
- Support, advise and monitor the day-to-day SHEQ performance of the branches and sites in accordance with CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy.
- Analyze branches and sites’ SHEQ data and identify trends to provide regular reporting and opportunities for improvements.
- Responsibility for the branch security team and initiatives.
- Input and assist in managing the SHEQ budget
Risk
- Assist management in the identification and control of potential risk exposures.
- Assist to develop and monitor effective risk management strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of such strategies.
- Assist to conduct safety risk assessments and develop safe working procedures and methods of statement.
- Implement an Internal Audit plan and perform internal SHEQ audits, weekly, monthly, annually.
- Establish and distribute emergency plan and ensure branches and sites adhere to the requirements of the Emergency Plan.
- Conduct regular fire prevention and building inspections and report documented findings to management with proposed recommendations.
- Ensure that only authorised employees enter the premises and that all contractors are issued with an indemnity form and are familiar with the safety regulations of the
Job location
Job location
Africa, South Africa
Location
Gate No 5, Kempston Road, Sidwell, Gqeberha
Applicant criteria
Education level
3 - Diploma
Experience level
4 to 6 years
Languages
English (Professional)
