SHE Manager

VACANCY

SHE MANAGER

HEALTH & SAFETY

Reports to: Plant Manager

Location: George, Western Cape

Purpose of the Role:

To develop, implement & manage the Safety, Environmental & Security Functions for Libstar Perishables Category. Develop Safety, Health & Environmental (SHE) Vision, Strategy & Targets as well as develop and promote principles and a culture that are the necessary base for compliance to both National Legislation and ISO Standards and any other regulatory & statutory requirements. The SHE Manager will evaluate the effectiveness of the SHE Management Systems and processes in achieving the Perishable Super Category’s strategic goals. Manage the functions of Subordinates are carried out accurately and timeously. Minimize & mitigate risk for Libstar Perishables Management and Employees.

Key Performance Indicators for this role (but not limited to):

• Monitor & Maintain SHE (Safety Health & Environmental) Management Systems
• Do Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments for all aspects of the SHE Management System
• Monitor & Maintain Security Management Systems
• Ensure Legal Compliance to all relevant and applicable Legislation
• Together with the Management Team, develop SHE Objectives & Targets
• Implement & ensure compliance with all - Security Management Systems
• Do SHE Audits as per the required frequencies
• Do Security Audits as per the required frequencies
• Review and revise all SHE & Security Management Systems annually together with the Perishables Group SHE Manager.
• Ensure that all Incidents are recorded, investigated and corrective & preventative action is taken.
• Report on all Incidents to the Management Team
• Document Control of all functions (SHE, Security)
• Liaise with all Departments – Managers and Employee
• Liaise with Security & Other Service providers
• Liaise with Local Authorities, Suppliers & Governmental Agencies
• Internal and external audit co-ordination
• Co-ordinate external Audits (Safety, Environmental & Risk (Fire))
• Advise Management Team on Legal compliance/Maintain Legal Compliance
• Report on KPI’s - Weekly & Monthly
• SHE/Security Administration
• Prepare and manage all aspects of the Safety, Health, Environmental & Security Budgets
• Manage KPA’s of Subordinates (OHNP, SHE Systems Admin/Clerk.)

Qualifications and Experience:

• Safety Management Certificate - SAMTRAC or B Tech Degree/Diploma
• SHE Auditor Certificate (SAATCA)
• Grade A/Diploma in Security Management
• Environmental Management Certificate or Diploma
• Minimum 5 to 10 years’ experience in a Security and Industrial Environment

Role Capabilities:

• Excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives.
• Excellent Management skills whilst adhering to standards, efficiency, effectiveness, and results orientated.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.

Personal Capabilities:

• Ability to work effectively within a diverse and cross-functional team environment.
• Ability to effectively build relationships.
• Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail and the ability to make sound decisions.
• Proactive, action orientated and able to take initiative.
• Experience in leading and sustaining change effectively.
• Must have a valid driver’s licence and own vehicle.

Application deadline: 02 October 2026

If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

Please note:

In order to consider any application for employment, we will have to process your personal information. The Protection of Personal Information Act, 4 of 2013 (POPIA), provides that when one processes another’s personal information, such collection, retention, dissemination and use of that person’s personal information must be done in a lawful and transparent manner.

To give effect to the above, we are required to provide you with information regarding the processing of your personal information. This information is recorded under the HR Processing Notice, which can be accessed and viewed on the Company website at https://www.libstar.co.za/legal/**. Printed copies of this Processing Notice can also be accessed from the HR department. We kindly request that you read the HR Processing Notice to ensure that you understand how Libstar uses and processes your personal information.