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Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Specialist Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at The Legends Agency
Position: Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist
Introduction
A leading FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a highly driven EHS Specialist to take full ownership of environmental, health, and safety compliance at a high-volume production facility. This is a hands‑on, operational role suited to a resilient, action-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced plant environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving EHS strategy, ensuring legal compliance, improving safety culture, and partnering cross‑functionally to maintain best‑in‑class safety and environmental standards.
Duties & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and drive all Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) activities on site
- Ensure full compliance with South African legislation
, internal policies, and global standards - Develop, implement, and continuously improve EHS systems, policies, and procedures
- Conduct internal audits and prepare for external/global audits, ensuring corrective actions are implemented
- Monitor and report on plant safety performance and environmental impact
- Lead incident investigations
, identify root causes, and implement preventative measures - Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, sustainability, and cost efficiency
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, HR, and Finance teams
- Manage employer liability claims and liaise with insurers
- Identify training needs and partner with HR to implement EHS training programmes
- Implement and maintain ISO standards (e.g. ISO 14001)
- Oversee medical surveillance programmes with occupational health practitioners
- Manage site safety systems including breathalyser controls and risk mitigation processes
- Support the Plant Manager with broader operational requirements
Candidate Profile (Critical Success Factors)
The ideal candidate must demonstrate:
- Proactive mindset – identifies risks and acts without being prompted
- Strong bias for action – delivers tasks fully and on time
- Firm but fair approach – able to enforce standards while maintaining credibility
- Practical problem‑solving ability – makes quick, sound decisions in a production environment
- Resilience – able to handle pressure, pushback, and difficult conversations
- High accountability – hands‑on, reliable, and present on the factory floor
- Cross‑functional collaboration – able to influence multiple departments
- Commercial awareness – able to manage budgets and work with finance
Desired Experience & Qualification
Minimum Requirements
- NQF Level 6 qualification in a technical field plus EHS certification
, or
National Diploma in Health & Safety (or equivalent) - Minimum 5 years’ experience in food manufacturing / FMCG environment
- Strong knowledge of:
- GMP, HACCP, Food Safety standards
- EHS legislation (South Africa)
- SOPs, pest control, and production environments
- Experience with SAP and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to identify and mitigate safety and environmental risks
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Title: Environmental, Health & Safety; EHS Specialist
Company: The Legends Agency
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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