Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation Officer

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation Officer in the

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation's work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.

Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Implementation Officer About The Job The CSIR has a vacancy for SHE Implementation Officer in the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) Portfolio . The incumbent will provide SHE implementation support (administrative and operational) to the Divisions in order to ensure compliance with applicable SHE legislative requirements and certification of international standards (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001), CSIR SHEQ policy, SHE management system manual and processes. This position is based in Pretoria , Gauteng.

This position reports to SHE Implementation Specialist

Key Responsibilities SHE MBWAs:

• Facilitate monthly SHE management walkabouts (MBWAs) for all divisional S16.2 appointees.
• Ensure all SHE findings identified during the MBWA are recorded, reported and adequately addressed to meet SHE requirement.

SHE Compliance And Continual Improvement

• Ensure that all divisions SHE appointments are formalized and maintained.
• Support all SHE incident investigations, develop initial and final incident reports, root cause analysis and remedial action implementation.
• Ensure when a SHE incident or non-conformity occurs it is raised on the XGRC tool timeously, tracked and managed adequately.
• Ensure that all SHE risk assessments are completed, signed off and updated.
• Participate in both internal and external SHEQ audits.
• Ensure divisions¿ emergency evacuation drills are planned and executed in conjunction with SHEQ Department.
• Liaise with the CSIR Medical Centre whenever an incident occurs and facilitate the medical surveillance process.
• Arrange and keep records of SHE management reviews and other related SHE committee meetings.
• Review divisional SHE procedures and processes;

SHE Operational Support

• Provide support to all SHE Representatives, Impact Area Managers/ Research Group Leaders and other SHE role players with SHE inspections, procurement of SHE materials, keeping track of SHE risk assessments, training records and equipment/machinery registers.
• Ensure that the SHE documented information is maintained in accordance with SHEQ Document Management Procedure.
• Prepare and present annual SHE training calendar for the division.
• Arrange and co-ordinate training of division SHE appointees and all SHE role players.
• Participate in SHE related incident investigations and provide inputs or submit reports if required.
• Attend to all service requests relating to SHE function in the division and provide efficient and effective response.

Qualifications, Skills And Experience

• A three-year National Diploma or equivalent in one of the SHE fields with at least three years' experience in implementing SHE systems.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification.
• Formal training by a recognised body on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
• Registered Train-the-Trainer or Facilitator with relevant SETA (Sector Education and Training Authority) in SHE environment will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of SHE management systems.
• Knowledge of SHE regulatory framework e.g. OHS Act, NEMA etc. is an advantage.
• SHE operational experience in the explosives and mining industries.
• Experience in dealing with SHE related matters at operational level.
• Computer literacy as well as strong administrative and report writing skills required.
• A valid driver's licence.
• Good communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills.
• All international qualifications require an evaluation report / certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).

What¿s in it for you? The CSIR Offers

• Learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive and market-related remuneration packages.
• Total guaranteed salary packages which encompass contributions to the pension fund, risk insurance and medical scheme.
• We openly acknowledge and reward our employees' contributions and accomplishments through our esteemed CSIR Excellence Awards.

Closing date: 24 July 2026 PLEASE NOTE THAT FEEDBACK WILL BE GIVEN TO SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES ONLY. For more info, please email us at [email protected]. Please do-not send applications to this mailbox, it is only for inquiries.

The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the Employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from Designated Groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicant¿s educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.