GROW A GREAT CAREER WITH THE COMPANY THAT GROWS GREAT BRANDS!

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) and be part of a legacy that has shaped South Africa’s biscuit tradition for over 170 years. With two iconic factories in Isando and Westmead, we produce beloved brands like Bakers Tennis®, Blue Label Marie®, and Choice Assorted®; creating moments of joy for generations of South Africans. At NBL, you’ll work in a dynamic, forward-thinking environment where innovation, quality, and teamwork thrive.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
• Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a SHE Manager to drive success at NBL Westmead Biscuits in Westmead, Durban. This role is designed to manage the safety, health and environmental portfolio to ensure the site complies with statutory requirements. The role includes the management of fire and security risks and waste- and air quality management for the site.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Operations Executive

Key Areas of Impact:

Safety & Health

• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including Legal appointments, SHE committee, Permits, etc.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage programmes to reduce risks to acceptable levels
• Implement behaviour-based safety programme
• Visible safety leadership, including; red-tagging, housekeeping, signage update programmes
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses
• Maintain ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 integrated management system accreditation, with continuous improvement
• Contractor management including induction, 37(2) Mandatory Agreements and COID Registration Control
• Occupational Hygiene Survey coordination and management of an improvement action plan
• Leading 5S housekeeping improvement
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion
• Monitor and manage the cost of PPE
• Conduct or organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid and fire fighting
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Site contact person to liaise with DOL and municipality where required
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Participate in plant SHE cross-audits within NBL
• Monitor & ensure compliance of the Occupational Health Clinic, and report on monthly statistics
• Manage any occupational health risks and reports as required
• Identify trends and risks relating to health
• Weekly & monthly reporting

Environment and Waste Management

• Compliance to NEMA and other relevant regulations and legislation including air emissions tests etc.

• List and manage aspect and impacts relating to environmental requirements
• Manage waste management and ait emissions contractor/ inspection authority and report on the performance
• Manage effluent treatment plant contractor and report on the performance
• Implement practices to reduce total waste to landfill and improve site sustainability practices
• Manage and report on water and energy usage and implement improvement plans
• Manage environmental systems and legislation
• Weekly & monthly reporting

Emergency, Fire, Risk and Security

• Fire and Emergency scenario identification and response protocol, including emergency preparedness of the site
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills for the site in accordance to the relevant identified scenarios, including drills with the relevant municipal and neighbouring stakeholders
• Emergency response equipment audits, inspections and tests
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits
• Achieve & maintain site ASIB certification
• Improve practices and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring and compliance to risk related underwriting survey requirements
• Responsibility for access control system
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programmes at the site
• Monitor and manage the security contractor
• Manage the CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system
• Participate in the investigation of security and criminal related incidents, including the reviewing
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Track, manage and improve compliance to NBL substance and alcohol protocols

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:                       

• A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably packaging, utilities and processing FMCG environment.
• At least 3 to 5 years in mid-senior SHE management and supervisory role.
• Ability to manage a team of direct reports, and collaborate with other HOD’s.
• Specialist knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act.
• ISO 18000 (45000) and ISO 14000 auditor status advantageous.
• Experience in implementing SHE management systems and conducting reviews.
• Formal training and auditor status in an integrated Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programme (e.g. ISO 45000).
• Practical experience in implementing behaviour based safety.

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• BTech / BSc tertiary qualification in Safety, Occupational Health and/or Environmental Management, Engineering or Similar Qualification

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Must be able to work overtime and standby
• Must be able to be flexible and available as and when required
• Must be able to perform any other reasonable duties as and when required
• Must be able to stand-in for line manager when not available
• Must be a critical thinker and a change agent
• Have a high regard for standards and a serious approach towards compliance

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join our team, make a real impact, and contribute to the success of South Africa’s favourite biscuit brands. Apply now and become part of a team that’s dedicated to quality ingredients, and a touch of Bakers® magic!