EHS Manager

BIOVAC is one of the leading sterile vaccine manufacturers rooted in Africa, with our core purpose being to "protect life". We are looking to hire a dynamic, passionate, confident, proactive and meticulous EHS Manager to join a goal-oriented team.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:

• Degree/Diploma or equivalent qualification in EHS Management or equivalent.
• Recognition is given to Prior Learning and practical experience.

NECESSARY EXPERIENCE & INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE:

• At least 5 years' experience in (functional area(s))
• Experience in quality and regulatory compliance within a cGMP facility.
• Participation in developing a departmental budget and monitoring expenditures for multiple projects & funding sources.
• Working knowledge of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing related legislation
• Experience in having faced successfully local and/ or international quality audits.
• Experience in general business management within a commercial environment.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

Core Technical Delivery:

• Promotes a climate that stimulates and motivates colleagues and management to participate in the preservation of the environment and in the protection of the health and safety of colleagues.
• Provides professional reply on reports or requests of regulatory agencies.
• Prepares monthly and quarterly safety statistics and environmental metric.
• Ensure proper reporting of injuries to Workmans Compensation Commission and Department of Labour.
• Reports non-compliance issues to management and provides recommendations for improvements.
• Assess risks across site and mitigates, actions and close out.
• Prepare internal communication concerning impact of activities or products on people or the environment.
• Promotes continuous improvement in EHS performance.
• Integrates Environment, Health, Safety and Loss prevention function with other areas of site management including human resources, operations, planning, finance, and quality assurance.
• In conjunction with management, coordinate the provision of EHS training and development by maintaining the EHS training needs analysis and records matrix to include all staff.
• Conduct training courses and implementation of the EHS training programs.
• Coordinate training courses both internal and external.
• Participates in preparatory studies for new projects, installations, machinery, and the process changes providing input on issues relating to environmental, health and safety impact.
• Assist management in managing risks: i.e., in identifying risk, defining acceptance limits, maintaining action plans, coordinating, and auctioning the implementation and follow up of these actions.
• Participates in accident incident investigations.
• Maintain waste reduction and pollution prevention programs.
• Manage the pest control services.
• Promotes continuous improvement in safety and environmental performance defined by the best available but economically viable technology.
• Consult with relevant experts both internally and externally to ensure that best practices are implemented.
• Maintain procurement of EHS suppliers as required.
• Coordinate servicing and calibration of EHS equipment (firefighting equipment and monitoring equipment).
• Develop and maintain EHS programs, procedures and work instructions that comply with the requirements of national and local legislation.
• Implement the requirements of the ISO 14001 / 45001 standards.
• Assist in maintaining contracts and permits, discharge conditions, reports, records, correspondence to regulatory agencies, regulatory agency inspections, spill control plans and emergency procedures.
• Assist in self-assessments and audits of facility operations in conjunction with review of the relevant regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors during facility audits.
• Assist in maintaining health and safety risk assessment and environmental impact assessments for the facility.
• Ensure that EHS representatives and other inspections are conducted timeously.

Application Deadline: 30 November 2025

If you do not receive a response from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please understand that your application was not successful.

We believe in the magic of diversity within teams and to achieve this, we do apply Employment Equity principles during our selection process where this is necessary to achieve such diversity.

Disclaimer:

Dear Applicant, we appreciate your interest in joining our organization. It is imperative for us that you understand how we handle your information. We are committed to ensuring the security and confidentiality of the information you provide. Your personal details will be collected for the sole purpose of the application process and will be used strictly for that purpose. By applying, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and protection of your personal information in accordance with our privacy policy. If you have any inquiries or concerns, our Human Capital department is available to provide clarification. We look forward to reviewing your application.