Introduction<\/p>\n
\tGrain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.<\/p>\n
JOB FUNCTION<\/p>\n
\tThe SHEQ Graduate position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting various SHEQ Admin Dept. Team Members with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
\tTVET College N4\u2013N6 Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Officer (NQF5 Equivalent).
\n\tOther:\u00a0Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (NQF5 Equivalent).
\n\tMust be unemployed and require practical experience (Work Integrated Learning\/ WIL) or in-service training internship, to complete qualification (NQF6 Diploma).
\n\tMust NOT have benefitted from an internship or Learnership program before.
\n\tMust be joining an Internship\/ Graduate Program for the first time.
\n\tComputer Literate in MS office package is essential.
\n\tAbility to communicate in Afrikaans will be beneficial (contract growers speak predominantly Afrikaans).
\n\tA willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.<\/p>\n
Duties and Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Please note the tasks outlined below will be performed under the guidance and supervision of the applicable trainer, until such a time the candidate is signed off as fully competent in all areas:<\/p>\n
\tProvide administration support to the SHE Officer and the H&S team.
\n\tTake minutes at meetings.
\n\tPrepare reports and documents for the SHE Officer.
\n\tReview and coordinate risk assessments, registers, incident reports and audits.
\n\tManage internal databases, registers, and auditing systems.
\n\tAdministration and management of the Safety, Health & Environmental Management System.
\n\tProcess Accident and Incident forms, updating spreadsheets and following up as required.
\n\tAssist with Safety & Health Training, administering Training registration, records and issuing certificates where required.
\n\tAssist with overseeing the work done by staff, trades people and subcontractors and refer non-compliances to the SHE Officer and\/ or relevant line managers.
\n\tMonitor on-going compliance and always report findings and summaries to the SHE Officer.
\n\tIn the event of an accident, incident, or emergency, assume management of the site.
\n\tAssist with annual Health and Safety Management Systems Audits.
\n\tParticipate in and report on management systems audits, inspections, investigations, and meetings as required.
\n\tActively participate in external contractor, visitors, and employee\u2019s induction process.
\n\tPromptly report all accidents, incidents and near hits and participate in investigation as required.
\n\tParticipate in health, safety, quality, environment, and risk initiatives.
\n\tParticipating in the company\u2019s Health and Safety Committee Meetings.
\n\tDraft & distribute toolbox talks to all departments and ensure attendance registers are filed.
\n\tCo-ordinate the monthly safety meeting:
\n\tensure meeting times are set.
\n\tagendas are sent out.
\n\tminutes are kept and sent out.
\n\tensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties.
\n\tAssist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
\n\tEvaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behavior or conditions.
\n\tAssist with ensuring onsite contractors comply with Company safety regulations and adhere to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
\n\tConduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimize the risk to company and employees.
\n\tIdentify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes, and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
\n\tAssist the SHE Officer with the formulation of emergency\/ contingency plans for:
\n\tNatural disasters
\n\tIndustrial action
\n\tPolitical unrest
\n\tFire
\n\tExplosions
\n\tBomb threats
\n\tAssist with drafting, reviewing, and updating of Emergency Procedures and SOPS as and when requested by SHEQ Manager.
\n\tComplete all documentation accurately and in full – Range: Documents include, but are not limited to:
\n\tIncidents & Accident Reports
\n\tIOD Reports
\n\tOther Safety, Health & Environmental Reports
\n\tComplete and\/or update the prescribed reports and\/or documentation manually or on a computer system.
\n\tAny other duties as may be required by management.<\/p>\n
Skills Required<\/p>\n
\tHigh level of computer literacy and the ability to learn how to use the Avihance System and other relevant Company Systems.
\n\tExcellent written and verbal communication skills.
\n\tExcellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with colleagues at all levels.
\n\tAble to work appropriately with confidential and sensitive information.
\n\tAnalytical and meticulous attention to detail.
\n\tThorough approach to work.
\n\tExcellent organisational skills including ability to manage time and prioritise effectively.
\n\tAble to work independently, as well as a team player.
\n\tAble to set and achieve deadlines and give regular updates on progress.
\n\tApproachable, helpful and enjoys working with people.
\n\tAble to engage and work with internal and external stakeholders.
\n\tAble to adapt and innovate quickly.
\n\tAble to take ownership of area of responsibility.
\n\tAble to always maintain strict confidentiality.<\/p>\n
Closing Date\u00a020 April 2026<\/p>\n
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