About Us
Fedics is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Coordinator with a strong focus on Food Safety, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), and ISO standards. This role is essential in ensuring the safety and quality of food products and processes, while maintaining compliance with health, safety, and food safety regulations and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.
As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity. We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more. Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose. The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients’ needs. DOWNLOAD OUR ONE-PAGER to find out more about who we are in a nutshell.
Duties & Responsibilities
Compliance and Regulatory Adherence:
- Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and all statutory requirements.
- Review and maintain policies and procedures to meet legal obligations.
- Discuss and approve corrective measures for health and safety concerns.
HACCP and Food Safety Management:
Implement and maintain SHEQ systems in accordance with applicable legislation and international standards, including:
- ISO 22000:2018 – Food Safety Management System
- ISO 45001:2018 – Occupational Health and Safety Management System
- ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management System
- ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management System
- HACCP – Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points
- Ensure food safety standards are consistently met through the effective application of HACCP principles.
- Execute the process of collecting food samples in line with Quality Assurance (QA) documentation requirements.
- Monitor and enforce the company’s standards on cleanliness and hygiene across all food handling and preparation areas.
- Support internal and external audits to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO and HACCP requirements.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the SHEQ framework to enhance food safety and operational excellence
Inspections and Investigations:
- Coordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.
- Conduct unannounced inspections, audits, and investigations to identify areas for improvement.
- Ensure adherence to company cleanliness and hygiene standards.
Health and Safety Promotion:
- Execute procedures to promote and maintain health and safety awareness.
- Maintain continuous awareness of safety-affecting situations.
Administrative and Reporting:
- Attend to administrative information processing and reporting requirements.
- Maintain an orderly filing system for relevant records and reports (QPro).
- Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are met.
System Improvement:
- Ensure continuous improvement of the SHE system.
Emergency Response and Incident Management:
- Develop and implement emergency response plans, including procedures for handling employee injuries (e.g., burns, falls).
- Coordinate first aid and medical response in emergency situations.
- Conduct thorough incident investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Ensure proper reporting of incidents according to legal requirements.
Skills and Competencies
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent telephonic etiquette and communication skills
- Strong organisational skills
- Ability to communicate with all levels of Management
- Must be competent and professional
- Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort.
- Ability to manage more than one situation at a time
- Attention to detail
- Result driven
Qualifications
- Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
- Tertiary Qualification.
- SAMTRAC and/or a recognized Health & Safety Qualification.
- Minimum 3 years of job-related experience in a Health and Safety role.
- Proven experience in managing a SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) system.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Act, policies, and procedures.
