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Current Vacancy: Assistant SHEQ Officer (Durban)
Vacancy: Assistant SHEQ Officer
Closing Date: 23 June 2026.
Location: 4 Prince Street, Durban
Role will be split across two operational sites: our dry foods and goods packing facility and a client pharmaceutical packing site in Durban and Pinetown.
Reports To: SHEQ Officer
Employment Type: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an Assistant SHEQ Officer to support the SHEQ Officer in maintaining Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality (SHEQ) standards across the two operational
environments.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their SHEQ career to gain hands-on, cross-sector exposure to both FMCG/dry foods and pharmaceutical packing environments, while being mentored and developed by an experienced SHEQ Officer.
The successful candidate must be willing and able to travel between the two sites as operational needs require.
Key Responsibilities
Working under the guidance and supervision of the SHEQ Officer, the Assistant SHEQ
Officer will assist with:
Safety & Health Support
• Conducting daily floor walks and basic compliance checks across both sites
• Assisting with risk assessments related to machinery, materials and manual handling
• Monitoring correct PPE usage and supporting lockout/tagout (LOTO) checks
• Supporting the planning and execution of emergency drills
• Helping maintain records for all compliance obligations and for the mandatory medical surveillance programme
• Assist with visitor health and safety protocols• Ensure valid safety files of service providers are submitted timeously
• Ensure head office is ready for health and safety and responsible sourcing audits Incident & Documentation Support
• Assisting with incident and near-miss reporting, logging and basic investigation support at both sites
• Helping track corrective and preventative actions (CAPAs) to completion
• Maintaining and filing SHEQ documentation, registers, training records and audit files
• Supporting preparation for Health & Safety Committee meetings (minute-taking, action tracking)
Quality & Audit Support
• Assisting with internal SHEQ audits and site inspections at head office
• Supporting audit readiness and basic close-out of findings under supervision
• Helping monitor non-conformances during daily production/packing runs and
escalating as required
• Supporting food safety and hygiene practice checks (HACCP/ISO 22000
awareness)
• Maintain FSSC 22000 standards
• Oversee and resolve food safety complaints effectively
Environmental Support
• Assisting with monitoring of waste disposal, recycling, housekeeping and spill
control practices
• Reporting environmental observations and recurring risks to the SHEQ Officer
• Oversee monitoring and recording of electricity, water and chemical usage
General
• Supporting the SHEQ Officer with day-to-day administrative and compliance tasks across both sites
• Building working knowledge of SHEQ requirements applicable to dry food and
pharmaceutical packing environments
• Planning and implementing tasks in the annual SHEQ calendar
• Ensure the Legal Liability Register is up to date
Education & Experience Requirements
• A SHEQ-related qualification (e.g. National Certificate, Diploma in Safety
Management, Environmental Health, Quality Management or similar) is required, with a SHEQ related degree preferable
• 2-3 years’ exposure to a SHEQ, production, packing or quality environment (FMCG, dry foods or pharmaceutical experience preferred)
• Basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related
regulations
• Valid driver’s licence and own reliable transport (travel between sites required)
Skills & Competencies
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good planning, organising and time-management skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to learn, take direction and work under supervision
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Comfortable working in a production/packing floor environment
• Adaptable, able to work effectively across two different operational environments and teams
How To Apply
Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit a CV and supporting documents to recruitment@saintgiles.org.za by end of business day, 23 June 2026.
Please use the reference “Assistant SHEQ Officer + Your Name in the subject line of your application.
Saint Giles is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of the Employment Equity Act.
Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups in line with our
Employment Equity Plan.
Should you not receive a response 3 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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Current Vacancy: Office and Compliance Co-ordinator (Durban)
Vacancy: Office and Compliance Co-ordinator
Closing Date: 13 May 2026
Location: 4 Prince Street, Durban
Saint Giles is looking for a proactive, organised and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support daily operations across the organisation.
This role includes general office administration, coordination, procurement support, and maintaining accurate records. From time to time, the role may also involve local deliveries, collections, and staff transport.
You’ll work in a supportive environment that values compassion, teamwork and integrity — with opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
Minimum Requirements:
- Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Compliance Management, Risk Management or a relevant field
- 3 – 4 years’ experience in an administrative role with demonstrated exposure to statutory, compliance or regulatory aspects
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple deadlines simultaneously across more than one entity or department
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Valid South African driver’s licence (Code B/8) with a clean driving record
Advantageous
- Prior experience in an NPO, NPC or NGO environment
- Familiarity with CIPC’s online portal and annual return processes • Prior experience in managing or supporting DSD reporting processes • Knowledge of the NPO Act and Companies Act (NPC provisions) at an administrative level
- Exposure to board secretarial support
- Experience with contract administration, compliance management, document management and/or CRM systems
How to Apply:
Email your CV to recruitment@saintgiles.org.za with the subject line: Office and Compliance Co-ordinator – Your Name
Closing date: 13 May 2026 at 17:00
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.