EHS Coordinator
PepsiCo · Mokopane
OverviewThe EHS Specialist is responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally compliant workplace by identifying, assessing, and controlling workplace risks. The role supports compliance with occupational health, safety, environmental legislation, and PepsiCo's Global Environment, Health & Safety Management System (GEHSMS) standards.
Responsibilities
Safety Management
- Implement and maintain health, safety, and environmental procedures and programs.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
- Track and close corrective and preventive actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and awareness campaigns.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
- Maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PepsiCo GEHSMS requirements.
- Keep safety records, legal registers, permits, and documentation up to date.
- Support internal and external audits and inspections.
Training & Development
- Coordinate EHS training programs and inductions.
- Maintain training matrices and competency records.
- Coach managers and employees on safe work practices and procedures.
Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental compliance requirements.
- Support waste management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and response teams.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Safety Management are advantageous.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or FMCG environments preferred.
Safety Management
- Implement and maintain health, safety, and environmental procedures and programs.
- Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
- Track and close corrective and preventive actions.
- Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement and awareness campaigns.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
- Maintain ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and PepsiCo GEHSMS requirements.
- Keep safety records, legal registers, permits, and documentation up to date.
- Support internal and external audits and inspections.
Training & Development
- Coordinate EHS training programs and inductions.
- Maintain training matrices and competency records.
- Coach managers and employees on safe work practices and procedures.
Environmental Management
- Monitor environmental compliance requirements.
- Support waste management, energy conservation, and sustainability initiatives.
- Investigate environmental incidents and implement corrective actions.
Emergency Preparedness
- Develop and maintain emergency response plans.
- Coordinate emergency drills and evacuation exercises.
- Ensure readiness of emergency equipment and response teams.
- Diploma or Degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Professional certifications in Safety Management are advantageous.
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and relevant health and safety legislation.
- Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, or FMCG environments preferred.