Title:  SHE Specialist

Role Title:

SHE Specialist

Role Family:

Safety

Discipline:

Supply chain

Job Grade

9

1. Scope of the role

Role purpose:

To coordinate and drive all Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) matters within the brewery by ensuring effective implementation of HEINEKEN global standards, policies, procedures, and compliance with local legislation. The role is responsible for embedding a proactive safety culture, minimizing risks, and driving continuous improvement in SHE performance.

Key responsibilities:

Culture

• Champion a zero-harm culture
• Coach, mentor, and influence employees, contractors, and line management on SHE standards and safe behaviours.
• Promote visible felt leadership through regular engagement on the shop floor.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Lead and coordinate risk assessments and Environmental Aspects & Impacts Registers across all departments.
• Ensure all risk assessments are reviewed, updated, and aligned to operational changes.
• Ensure continuous identification of hazards, unsafe conditions, and unsafe acts.
• Ensure full compliance with local SHE legislation and internal standards.

Systems, Standards & Governance

• Maintain SHE management systems aligned to HEINEKEN Global standards.
• Update and standardize SHE procedures, policies, and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date SHE documentation on SharePoint and other systems.
• Plan & conduct internal SHE audits and ensure corrective actions are tracked to completion.
• Support external audits and ensure audit readiness at all times.

Training & Capability Development

• Identify SHE training needs and develop a structured training matrix.
• Develop and deliver SHE training modules, toolbox talks, and awareness campaigns.
• Collaborate with the training department to ensure competency and compliance.
• Ensure all employees and contractors are adequately trained and competent for their roles.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Participate in and lead incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies.
• Ensure accurate reporting, recording, expansion and trending of incidents and near misses.
• Drive implementation and close-out of corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyse SHE data to identify trends and recommend improvement actions.

Contractor & Supplier Management

• Play a key role in the contractor management process, ensuring compliance to SHE requirements.
• Conduct contractor onboarding, inductions, and performance monitoring.
• Liaise with SHE suppliers and service providers to ensure quality and compliance of services.

Operational Support & Monitoring

• Conduct frequent plant walkabouts, inspections, and audits to verify compliance.
• Monitor implementation of SHE plans and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Manage and coordinate PPE requirements, including selection, procurement, and compliance.
• Raise SHE purchase requisitions (PRs) on SAP and manage SHE-related budgets where applicable.

Emergency Preparedness

• Coordinate and participate in emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills.
• Ensure emergency plans are updated, tested, and effective.
• Compile reports and track close-out of emergency drill action plans.

Committees & TPM Integration

• Coordinate and support Safety Committees and statutory appointments (Safety Reps, Fire Fighters, First Aiders, Environmental Reps).
• Participate in and contribute to TPM Safety and Utilities Pillars.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive SHE improvement initiatives and projects aligned to site and global strategy.
• Benchmark best practices and implement innovative SHE solutions.

Budget responsibilities?

N/A

People Management role?

N/A

2. Business context

Reports to :

SHE Manager

Direct reports: (if applicable)

N/A

Key contacts and contact purpose:

Internal:

• HEIENKEN Beverages employees

External:

• Contractors & Suppliers

Personal & Role Attributes

• Strong knowledge of SHE legislation and management systems
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and drive accountability
• Proactive and results-driven mindset

3. Role profile

Language(s):

Fluent English

Qualifications and experience

Qualification:

• Safety Management  Diploma  or NQF Level 6 ( not N 6)

 Experience:

• 3 - 6  years of experience in a similar role