Safety Health and Environmental Advisor (SHE Advisor)

Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match. What you will do At Volvo Trucks you will contribute to the transformation of our company, the transport industry and society at large. The purpose of the role. Safety Health and Environment is our number one priority. A safe and healthy workplace supports quality, productivity, commitment, and employee wellbeing. Environmentally Friendly operations ensure Sustainability of the world we live in. This Primary role is to ensure that TTI IM Durban operates safely, protects employee health, and minimizes its environmental impact while complying with legal and company requirements. The role is responsible for to supporting operational excellence through lean manufacturing approach, embedding proactive risk management practices and contributing to an engaging workplace where people can perform at their best. The position provides leadership and practical guidance to strengthen the Durban Plant’s SHE journey, embed active care mindset, support employee wellbeing, zero landfill mindset and contribute to a positive employee experience. Job Objectives: Safety Management and Compliance Develop, maintain, and monitor safety policies and procedures in line with Volvo Group standards and local legislative requirements. Conduct risk assessments, accident investigations, incident reporting, and containment planning. Support health investigations, PPE management, and emergency preparedness processes. Ensure compliance with relevant occupational health and safety requirements and internal standards. Wellbeing and Health Promotion Lead workplace wellbeing initiatives, including mental health, ergonomics, lifestyle, and wellness programmes. Coordinate incapacity management processes related to ill health in collaboration with relevant service providers. Arrange wellness days and support initiatives aimed at improving employee wellbeing, reducing absenteeism, and enhancing workplace morale. Maintain accurate records related to incidents, occupational health matters, and compensation claims under COIDA. Provide wellness statistics and insights to support reporting, decision-making, and continuous improvement. Environmental management Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and permits. Drive the culture of zero waste to landfill and the reduction of waste Drive and improve culture of waste usage, emissions, energy use, and pollution control. Promote sustainable environmental practices. Keep the organization aligned with applicable Environmental laws, regulations, and standards. People Experience Align Durban Plant initiatives with global employee experience priorities and ensure effective local implementation. Promote a positive employee experience through effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and support to employees and leaders. Contribute to initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, inclusion, and workplace culture. Risk Management Liaise with relevant service providers to support effective plant risk management processes. Develop and maintain the plant risk management plan, ensuring key risks are identified, monitored, and mitigated. Track action logs for identified risks and play a key role in closing audit findings and corrective actions. Escalate high-risk areas and potential risk exposures to management for timely intervention and decision-making. Support proactive risk reviews and continuous improvement activities across the plant. Volvo Performance System and Continuous Improvement Embed Volvo Performance System principles, including built-in quality, just-in-time processes, waste elimination, and transparent performance monitoring. Champion the integration of safety and wellbeing principles within the Volvo Performance System (VPS). Drive continuous improvement activities related to SHE culture and risk reduction. Training and People Engagement Design and deliver SHE training, awareness sessions, and wellbeing workshops. Ensure training comprehension, participation, and certification where applicable. Foster a strong SHE culture through ongoing education, awareness campaigns, and participative in relevant committees. Support management and employee representatives during inspections, audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and professionalism. Strong commitment to Volvo's values of Safety, Quality, Respect for the Individual and Customer Success. Reporting and Audits Monitor performance using leading and lagging indicators, safety and environmental dashboards, and key performance metrics. Manage internal and external audits, Health and Safety committee activities, and proactive improvement action plans. Prepare reports, statistics, and insights to support management decision-making. Ensure audit findings, risks, and corrective actions are tracked and closed within agreed timelines. Who are you? Do you dream big? We do too, and we are excited to grow together. In this role, you will bring: Qualification & Job Experience: Matric / Grade 12. Honours Degree or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Human Resources, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. SAMTRAC or NEBOSH Certificate, preferably IGC or Diploma. First Aid, HIRA, and Fire Safety certificates. Registration with a recognised professional body such as SAFAS, NOSA, or SHEilds would be advantageous. 3–5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the automotive or logistics sector. Key Competencies Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, COIDA, BCEA, Labour Relations Act, Environmental regulations and related regulations. Strong risk assessment, incident investigation, root cause analysis, audit, and documentation skills. Good understanding of employee wellbeing, incapacity management, employee lifecycle processes and climate and resources. Advanced MS Office capability. Familiarity with lean production systems and continuous improvement principles. Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, influencing, and problem-solving skills. Short listed candidates must complete and sign personal verification permission, consent and indemnity declarations, to inter alia perform reference, criminal, credit, qualification, vetting process (if applicable to position) and any other checks deemed necessary. Volvo Group Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. We encourage people with disability to apply. Last Application Date: 26 August 2026. We value your data privacy and therefore do not accept applications via mail. Who we are and what we believe in We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities. Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group . Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. ​We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. ​We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment. Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need. Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.