Responsibilities

Policy, Targets, Objectives & Goals

• Ensure the current 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.
• Communicate policies, targets, objectives and goals with clients as per internal and external client requirements.

Legal Aspects/ Requirements

• Ensure company practices comply with legal and other requirements falling in the risk management domain.
• Provide on-going report on legislative and other amendments relevant to the risk domain and comply as required.
• Ensure submissions of applicable statutory documents
• Ensure 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).

Training

• 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.

Special Projects

• Establish a project plan for each special project.
• Provide ongoing feedback to management on the project
• Review the project and ensure continual approval.

Risk Assessment

• Ensure risk assessments and action plans are compiled, maintained and reviewed.
• Assist and advise staff in meeting requirements of the risk management process
• Conduct risk awareness sessions and advise management on risk status of the BU

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Compile necessary planning documents to effectively execute job requirements proposed by the risk management domain.
• Create risk management awareness by making use of 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

Reporting, recording and Review

• Submit monthly reports as required
• Report all incidents to the responsible individuals as per company procedure
• Report on WCA status on a monthly basis
• Records statistics as per requirement

Requirements

Qualifications

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

Experience

A minimum of 3-5 years experience in a mining or construction safety environment as a safety officer or similar.
Knowledge of the OHSA, MHSA