Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Pyxus Agriculture Limited is a subsidiary of a trusted provider of responsibly sourced, independently verified, sustainable and traceable agricultural products and ingredients, operating in Malawi servicing the needs of it shareholders and their customers.

A job opportunity has arisen at Pyxus Agriculture Limited for the position of SHE Controller.

The successful applicant will be engaged to ensure that the company is safe and compliant with all applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations and guldelines besides promoting safe work practices and awareness amongst employees.

Responsibilities or duties

• Promotes a culture of safety which can boost morale and improve productivity in the workplace
• Ensures that SHE Risks, Impacts & legal requirements are identified, evaluated and corrective actions determined every year
• Coordinates delivery of KPl’s established to drive Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and Quality (SHERQ)
• Supports food safety capability in operational lines through training and pillar coordinators to embed standards in operational arrangements so as to limit operational disruptions but improve productivity
• Ensures familiarisation with ISO standards and policy procedures to determine reporting and data requirements
• Coordinates internal and external audits with local management, customers and other relevant parties
• Participates in stakeholder engagement activities aimed at meeting relevant targets
• Makes informed considerations for Risk Management or Risk Avoidance by conducting risk assessment and gap analysis relating to SHEQ
• Coordinates Employee Engagement processes relating SHEQ
• Collates, files and reports on GHT Data as a member of the Malawi Green House Gas Team
• Ensures that an Emergency/ Contingency plan is drawn & reviewed every year
• Ensures that SHE documentation and records are maintained through periodic reviews
• Ensures that SHE documentation and records are protected from damage, deterioration or loss all the time
• SHE Management Programmes including training and induction are timely developed, documented and economically implemented.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Degree in Social Science/ Environment Science/Management/ Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines
• General People skills, negotlation skills, social dialogue and experience in resolving conflicts
• Dynamic self-starter with excellent communication skills at all levels.

Experience needed

• Relevant experience in an Agro processing or manufacturing environment
• Those who operate in a certified ISO or NOSA environment may have an added advantage

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

The job offers a competitive pay and benefits package commensurate with the level of employment.

• Promotes a culture of safety which can boost morale and improve productivity in the workplace
• Ensures that SHE Risks, Impacts & legal requirements are identified, evaluated and corrective actions determined every year
• Coordinates delivery of KPl’s established to drive Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk and Quality (SHERQ)
• Supports food safety capability in operational lines through training and pillar coordinators to embed standards in operational arrangements so as to limit operational disruptions but improve productivity
• Ensures familiarisation with ISO standards and policy procedures to determine reporting and data requirements
• Coordinates internal and external audits with local management, customers and other relevant parties
• Participates in stakeholder engagement activities aimed at meeting relevant targets
• Makes informed considerations for Risk Management or Risk Avoidance by conducting risk assessment and gap analysis relating to SHEQ
• Coordinates Employee Engagement processes relating SHEQ
• Collates, files and reports on GHT Data as a member of the Malawi Green House Gas Team
• Ensures that an Emergency/ Contingency plan is drawn & reviewed every year
• Ensures that SHE documentation and records are maintained through periodic reviews
• Ensures that SHE documentation and records are protected from damage, deterioration or loss all the time
• SHE Management Programmes including training and induction are timely developed, documented and economically implemented.

• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure in order to meet tight deadlines
• General People skills, negotlation skills, social dialogue and experience in resolving conflicts
• Dynamic self-starter with excellent communication skills at all levels.

• Degree in Social Science/ Environment Science/Management/ Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• Relevant experience in an Agro processing or manufacturing environment
• Those who operate in a certified ISO or NOSA environment may have an added advantage