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JOB PURPOSE
Unilever is the place where you can bring your purpose to life with the work that you do – creating a better business and a better world.
To lead and coordinate the integration of Security, Safety, Health, and Environmental (SSHE) practices across the Go to Market (GTM) segment of the Ice Cream business in South Africa. This includes oversight of manufacturing facilities, distribution centres, refrigerated transport, and office environments. The role ensures compliance with legal and regulatory requirements while proactively managing physical and operational risks, with a strong emphasis on security and business continuity.
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WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
- Act as the primary SSHE representative across GTM operations in South Africa.
- Drive the SSHE agenda aligned with the company’s Zero Harm and environmental goals.
- Develop and enforce SSHE and security policies in line with South African legislation and global standards (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 31000).
- Lead business continuity planning and maintain risk registers.
- Provide security expertise across manufacturing, logistics, transport, and office environments.
- Manage relationships with private security providers and law enforcement.
- Monitor regional security risks (e.g., crime, civil unrest, load-shedding) and implement mitigation strategies.
- Support office security planning, including new site selection and setup.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
- Ensure compliance with SSHE regulations and internal standards.
- Deliver SSHE training and awareness programs.
- Analyse SSHE data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Implement and monitor transport safety initiatives.
- Ensure the safety of refrigeration systems and warehouse operations.
- Conduct safety assessments for events and office environments.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
Experiences & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Security, Risk Management, or related field. Military/police academy or international security certifications (e.g., ASIS PSP/CPP) are advantageous.
- Experience: 7–10 years in SSHE roles, with demonstrable experience in at least two SSHE functions, including security.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of South African SSHE legislation and risk landscape.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in SSHE systems, reporting, and data analysis.
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Leadership
- You are energised by delivering fantastic results. You are an example to others, both your results and your resilience. You are constantly on the lookout for better ways to do things, engaging and collaborating with others along the way.
- As an individual, you are the one responsible for your well-being and delivering high standards of work. You must also focus on the Consumer and what they need. You are humble and have your head up, looking around to interpret evidence and data smartly, spot issues and opportunities to make things better.
Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviours
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- FOCUS ON WHAT COUNTS
- CARE DEEPLY
- STAY THREE STEPS AHEAD
- DELIVER WITH EXCELLENCE
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