Purpose of the role:

We are seeking a diligent, proactive Health and Safety professional to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll ensure full compliance with HSE policies and procedures across Empact-managed sites, conduct site inspections, lead training, and support our teams in building a strong safety culture. If you’re highly engaged, detail-oriented, and confident communicating across all levels of an organisation — we’d love to hear from you. Experience in a food production environment is essential.

Education and Experience required:

• B-Tech / National Diploma in Environmental Health
• OR National Diploma in Food Technology / Food Science with additional safety, environmental, health, or risk management training (NEBOSH advantageous)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in food production, food manufacturing, or auditing food safety management systems
• Ability to collaborate across all levels and work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a heavy workload
• Experience handling challenging situations and stakeholders
• Valid driver’s licence, own car, and willingness to travel to remote sites

Key areas of responsibility:

• Develop, implement, and monitor HSE policies, procedures, and reporting across the business
• Maintain and update Integrated Risk Management Systems and documentation
• Conduct pre-mobilisation risk assessments for new sites and support sales and operations with risk mitigation strategies
• Perform scheduled food unit audits and compile detailed reports, including non-conformances and corrective actions
• Contribute to training material development and conduct on-site HSE training for operational teams
• Work closely with the Incident Management Controller to ensure accurate reporting and classification of incidents
• Investigate incidents, verify classifications, and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Recommend policy improvements based on incidents, near misses, and site findings
• Support units in maintaining COFPA and other legal compliance requirements
• Stay updated on legislation changes and communicate impacts to the business
• Liaise with government and regulatory bodies (EHPs, Department of Health, fire department, etc.)
• Prepare and present HSE reports, statistics, and trend analyses
• Participate in regional management meetings and provide insights on compliance and improvement opportunities
• Plan travel efficiently and manage expenses within budget
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to the company’s Code of Ethics
• Ensure clear communication with internal teams on updates or operational changes