Overall purpose of the job.
The Agriculture SHE Officer is responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the department’s employee safety and health at work and environmental protection and management. His/her main duty is to ensure that the company is in full compliance and adheres to Safety, Occupational Health and Environmental guidelines.
The person will be responsible for facilitating compliance with safety, occupational health and environmental guidelines. Their main goal will be to always ensure a safe working environment and prevent any injuries and accidents.

Key Responsibilities
1. Plan and implement SHE policies and programs
2. Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics
3. Prepare educational and training sessions on a regular basis
4. Review existing policies and procedures
5. Work with HR to set up a new employee on-boarding process for safety, health and environment.
6. Conduct risk assessments
7. Enforce preventative measures.
8. Check if all the employees are acting in adherence with rules and regulations
9. Prepare and present reports on accidents and violations and determine causes
10. Oversee workplace repair, installations and any other work that could harm employees’ safety.
11. Coordinate the department’s emergency procedures and act as the department’s emergency on site coordinator.
12. Inspect workplaces and workplace equipment, such as Irrigation, Agrochemicals, fertilisers, fuels, tractors and implements, to ensure they meet storage & safety regulations (and to identify hazards and risks).
13. Ensure personal protective equipment (such as hearing protection, chemical / dust respirators, safety glasses, footwear and safety helmets), is being used in workplaces according to the regulations.
14. Ensure that all the department’s activities and operations do not cause environmental degradation and that preventative and conservation measures are always in place.
15. Ensure that the department has in place and complies with acceptable waste management and disposal procedures.
16. Ensure that the department has a chemical register for all products used on site and that there is full compliance with all international conventions on the use of pesticides.
17. Ensure proper disposal of expired chemicals and empty chemical containers after use.
18. Assist with the rehabilitation of workers after accidents or injuries

Knowledge, qualifications & Experience
1. BSc/BA in Agriculture or Safety/Environmental Management or similar field

Experience, Skills and Competences
1. 5 years of experience as a SHE Officer, two or more of which must have been in an agricultural environment or similar.
2. Certificate or Diploma in occupational health and safety would be added advantage.

Knowledge
1. Excellent knowledge of legislations and procedures
2. Excellent knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
3. Experience with writing policies and procedures for safety, health and environment
4. Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
5. Proficient in MS Office
6. Working knowledge of safety management information system
7. Interpersonal Skills:
8. Outstanding organizational skills
9. Team player
10. Great interpersonal and communication skills