Health &Safety Officer

Website Woodlands Dairy

You will find us along the South African Garden Route, right in the heart of the Eastern Cape dairy region in Humansdorp. Our company is a team of 1000+ people, and we pride ourselves in our innovative thinking, speedy development of new products and excellent customer service. Our story began in 1… read more995 as a packaging plant for the milk produced on Woodlands Farm, owned by the Gutsche family. Never forgetting our humble beginnings, Woodlands Dairy is now one of the largest manufacturers of UHT milk in South Africa, marketed under our brand FIRST CHOICE®. In addition to our FIRST CHOICE® brand, we also process, produce and package high quality dairy products for leading retailers such as Spar and Woolworths. Our range includes various cheeses, butter, cream, amasi, custard, jelly, flavoured milks and extended shelf life (ESL) fresh milk, UHT Milk and Dairy Desserts. OUR VISION To be the most admired dairy company in Africa. OUR MISSION To produce and deliver superior food products, whilst honouring our commitment to service excellence, integrity and conserving our environment. To satisfy the needs of all our stakeholders, ensuring growth and prosperity for everyone involved. Boog Street, Humansdorp, 6300

We are seeking a dedicated Health & Safety Officer to join our Health & Safety Department. Reporting to the Safety Supervisor, this role is critical in ensuring compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing risk, driving safety performance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across the company.

Key Performance Areas

Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
Maintain the company’s LTIFR (Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate) below target.
Manage fire team evacuation drills and emergency preparedness.
Conduct routine audits and inspections to measure departmental compliance.
Deliver accurate and timely administrative work (reports, filing, legal registers, updates).
Maintain safety signage, conduct risk assessments, and deliver toolbox talks.
Continuously evaluate risks and assess safety equipment effectiveness.
Record, report, and investigate incidents; document corrective actions.
Health and Safety training requirements. 

Knowledge & Skills

SAMTRAC / Risk Management or equivalent qualification/Diploma in Health & Safety Management or Environmental Health
Matric certificate
2–3 years’ experience as a Health & Safety Officer
Emergency preparedness, response training.
Computer literacy in Safety Management Systems (e.g.: Shopware, SHEQX)
Strong report writing skills

Apply via company website ( http://www.woodlandsdairy.co.za ) or

woodlandsdairy.simplify.hr

 

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