SHE Compliance Officer - ACW Gqeberha

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversified by geography, product and manufacturing capability.

Aspen is a dynamic organization built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At Aspen, not only do we source for the best talent, but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.

The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9,100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.

OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

Develop, Implement & Maintain the Aspen Pharmacare SHE Management System.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Measuring & monitoring, Risk assessments, Incident investigations, Internal auditing, Emergency Response & Operational Controls

• Collate data for sustainability reporting.
• Co-ordinate hygiene surveys, as well as environmental monitoring (effluent & storm water), sign off survey reports and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Calibrate and use hygiene meters for preliminary measurements.
• Coordinate and review issue-based, and site risk assessments and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions identified.
• Conduct pre-commissioning inspections and provide input into projects.
• Initiate, support and document the incident investigations and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Co-ordinate, conduct and track Internal SHE System audits and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Ensure emergency procedures, contingency plans and recovery plans are updated and implemented as directed.
• Plan, conduct and co-ordinate emergency response drills and co-ordinate corrective and preventative actions.
• Co-ordinate and review operational controls as per ISO standard, give support to transportation of dangerous goods and waste management.

Policies, principles, Group SHE Standards & legal requirements

• Create, edit and review SHE procedures, work instructions and standard forms in conjunction with interested and affected parties.
• Maintain legal appointments.
• Co-ordinate and implement Group SHE Standards and programs.

Safety & SHE performance

• Conduct trend analysis for SHE performance indicators.
• Co-ordinate and document SHE Objectives/ CI initiatives for the site.
• Conduct standard training, as required.

Asset/ Resource coordination

• Provide input into required changes in resources to enable achievement of own objectives; determine and request resource needs of own area of work.
• Monitor the use of assets and resources within own area of responsibility.

Reporting & record keeping

• Provide information for the completion of reports.
• Complete and consolidate standard documents.
• Maintain and update records, systems and portals as required.
• Provide a monthly SHE management report to the Head of warehousing and distribution.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Matric / Grade 12 Certificate
• Trade Tested Artisan Electrician / Mechanical / National Diploma in SHE or related qualification
• Risk Management Certificate would be an advantage
• In-depth OSH Act Certificate would be an advantage

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 2 to 4 years of experience in a similar position (SHE Officer) is mandatory
• Integrated Management System Internal Auditor is required
• Experience within a pharmaceutical facility would be an advantage
• Contractor Management experience is needed
• Experience in Incident investigation is required
• Internal/ Lead Auditing experience is required
• Experience in Legal compliance is required

SOFT SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Planning and organizing
• Collaborative Approach
• Problem-solving
• Time Management
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Managing Performance
• Following Procedures
• Customer Awareness

COMPUTER SKILLS REQUIRED

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel).

The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s licence and be available to travel as per the requirements of the role.

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 10 January 2024. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Internal Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address after applicants have informed their direct line managers of their application for this specific role.