The following has become available at Bidvest Vericon Outsourcing:

Position: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGER

This role reports directly to the HUMAN RESOURCES EXECUTIVE

Site Location: MULTI SITE/ NATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED

The Suitable candidate will meet the criteria below;

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) Manager to lead and continuously improve our SHER OHS Management System across multiple sites. Reporting directly to the Human Resources Executive, this role will drive governance, legal compliance, risk management, and safety culture in alignment with our Zero Harm strategy and ISO standards.

This is a leadership role suited for a proactive professional who thrives in multi-site operational environments and is passionate about building a strong safety culture while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Key Performance Areas:

Governance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the SHER/OHS Management System.
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, and National Environmental Management Act.
• Align systems with ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Lead annual policy reviews and ensure regulatory readiness across all sites.

Administration

• Risk Management & Incident Control
• Lead HIRA and site risk assessments.
• Oversee permit-to-work systems and control of work procedures.
• Drive incident investigations and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure timely corrective action implementation and reporting compliance.

Monitoring, Auditing & Reporting

• Lead internal audits and coordinate external OHS audits.
• Monitor KPIs including LTIFR, TRIR, near-misses, and training compliance.
• Present monthly and quarterly OHS reports to EXCO.
• Drive continuous improvement toward SHER system maturity.

Safety Culture & Leadership

• Champion Zero Harm and safety awareness initiatives.
• Lead SHER committees and engagement programs.
• Promote accountability and proactive safety behaviour across all sites.

Training & Development

• Develop and implement annual SHER training plans.
• Monitor mandatory training and certification compliance.
• Support professional development and industry engagement (e.g., SAIOSH).

ESG & Environmental Responsibilities

• Oversee environmental monitoring and waste management initiatives.
• Support sustainability and social responsibility programs linked to SHER.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or Risk Management.
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH (essential).
• ISO 45001 / ISO 9001 Auditor certification (advantageous).

Experience

• 5–8 years OHS management experience.
• Proven multi-site oversight experience.
• Strong background in audits, risk management, and incident investigation.
• Experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing, or industrial environments preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and influencing capability.
• High attention to detail and governance orientation.
• Advanced risk assessment and audit expertise.
• Data-driven with strong reporting capability.
• Resilient, accountable, and solutions focused.

What We Offer

• Strategic leadership exposure reporting directly to the HR Executive.
• Opportunity to shape and mature a multi-site SHER system.
• Impact-driven role aligned to Zero Harm and ESG objectives.
• Dynamic operational environment with national exposure.

ENVIRONMENTAL OR OTHER CONDITIONS:

Weekend work and after-hours work in an operational position might be required.

Appointments shall be in line with the Company’s Employment Equity Policy.

*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Should you not receive any feedback within 2 Weeks of application, consider your application as unsuccessful.

Closing date: 10/03/2026