Description

• The primary focus for the role  is to oversee SHEQ Co-ordination within BU, compile combine, reports, and manage all safety  aspects to deliver compliance towards internal and external environmental requirements. To create  an environment where duties can be performed safely, and risks are known and managed.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Policy, Targets, Objectives & Goals
• Ensure the policies are displayed at all areas of the operation.
• Comply with the objectives, goals and targets set by the company.
• Assist the BU Manager to set up annual SHEQ targets & objectives for each BU.
• Ensure all employees are made aware of policies, targets, objectives and goals.
• Legal Aspects/Requirements
• Ensure that all employees are made aware of the latest legislative requirements
• Ensure that necessary legal and other appointments are made and maintained in the area of  responsibility.
• Advise management / appointees of the roles, responsibilities and duties in terms of risk  management.
• Establish a working relationship with regulatory bodies (DME, Dept of Labour, etc).
• Assist in managing training interventions to equip all employees to have the necessary skills to  be competent to perform their roles with the least amount of risk possible.
• Form part of the training initiatives of the company to improve employees understanding of the  risk management systems.
• Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management risk status of the BU.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Compile necessary planning documents to effectively execute job requirements posed by the  risk management domain. 
• Regularly perform risk audits as per requirements.
• Create risk management awareness by making use of the appropriate media.
• Monitor the medical status of employees.
• Manage employee health exposure levels within acceptable limits.
• Monitor environmental compliance and implement action plans.
• Monitor quality control compliance and actions to address deviations.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• National Diploma in Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Management.
• Degree will be advantageous.
• SAMTRAC,COMSOC 1 and 2, ISO 45001:2018 Implementation.

EXPERIENCE

• At least 3 years’ experience in a mining & construction safety environment as a safety Officer or similar.
• Knowledge of the OHS act, Mine Health and Safety Act.

SKILLS, QUALITIES  AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Must be an expert in safety orientation. 
• Incumbent must have an advanced understanding of legislation & policy orientated.
• Must have a good understanding of managing relationships.
• Must have an advanced understanding communicating effectively.