Safety Opportunity Available
Company: Shoprite
Location: Kempton Park, Gauteng
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Category: Health and Safety
Reference Number: SHO260804-2
Closing Date: 10 August 2026
Job Overview
A Health and Safety Officer position is available for an experienced safety professional to ensure that a Distribution Centre complies with workplace health and safety requirements.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing safety processes, supporting emergency preparedness, investigating incidents and ensuring that risks within the workplace are identified and controlled.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for candidates who:
- Have experience in occupational health and safety
- Have worked in FMCG, warehouses or distribution centres
- Have strong knowledge of workplace safety procedures
- Can conduct investigations and risk assessments
- Are detail-oriented and able to work with different teams
Minimum Requirements
- National Diploma in Safety Management will be advantageous
- 2–4 years’ relevant health and safety experience
- FMCG or Distribution Centre experience preferred
- Knowledge of incident investigations
- First responder training will be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail
- Good interpersonal skills
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Contractor Management
- Conduct contractor audits and ensure compliance with safety requirements
- Manage contractor and visitor induction processes
- Maintain contractor records and permit-to-work documentation
- Ensure contractors follow occupational health and safety procedures
- Prepare reports and safety performance statistics for management
Emergency Preparedness
- Review emergency procedures and ensure compliance with legislation
- Assist the organisation in preparing for emergency situations
- Conduct emergency drills and evaluate response procedures
- Investigate emergency incidents and recommend improvements
Risk Management
- Conduct workplace risk assessments
- Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions
- Ensure risks are managed according to safety requirements
- Develop programmes to reduce workplace health and safety risks
- Provide safety awareness campaigns based on workplace incidents
Incident Investigation
- Investigate workplace incidents according to safety legislation and company standards
- Maintain records of safety incidents and reports
- Work with Department of Employment and Labour inspectors when required
- Recommend preventative measures to avoid repeat incidents
Skills Needed
- Occupational health and safety knowledge
- Risk assessment skills
- Incident investigation skills
- Report writing skills
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Problem-solving ability
- Ability to work with contractors and employees
How to Apply
Apply before the closing date of 10 August 2026.