PURPOSE

• The aim 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.

Requirements
RESPONSIBILITIES

Policy, Targets, Objectives & Goals

•  Ensure that 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 requirement.

 Legal Aspects/Requirements

•  Ensure company practices comply with legal and other requirements falling in the risk management domain.
•  Ensure submissions of applicable statutory documents.
•  Ensure that all employees are made aware of the latest legislative requirements.
•  Ensure that necessary legal and other appointments are made and maintained around 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.
•  Ensure that the necessary risk assessments and action plans are compiled, maintained and reviewed.

Monitoring and Evaluation

•  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.

Reporting, Recording and/or 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.
•  Regularly inform management of the risk status of the areas of responsibility. Record all incident statistics as per requirement. Record all incident information as per requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Grade 12
•  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 to 5 years’ experience in a mining or construction safety environment as a safety Officer or similar.
• Knowledge of OHSA and MHSA

SKILLS, QUALITIES AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

•  Must be an expert in safety orientation and have advanced understanding of legislation.
•  Must have a good understanding of managing relationships
•  Communication and excellent client relation skills