HSE&Q Manager - Contract Position

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a skilled and experienced HSE&Q Manager to join our client’s dynamic team in the automotive component manufacturing sector on a contract basis. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality management within the plant. As the HSE&Q Manager you will be report directly to the General Manager.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our client's leadership team to develop and implement robust health, safety, environment, and quality management systems aligned with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections to identify potential hazards, risks, and areas for improvement, and work closely with the client's team to implement proactive measures and controls.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning to prevent recurrence and promote a culture of safety and quality excellence.
• Provide guidance, support, and training to the client's employees at all levels to ensure compliance with HSE&Q policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders on matters related to health, safety, environment, and quality management.
• Keep abreast of emerging trends, developments, and regulations in HSE&Q and provide strategic recommendations to enhance the client's operations.
• Engage with staff, contractors and other relevant parties with respect to HSE matters related to the plant.
• Assist Plant Manager in implementing accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager / General Manager.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management, or a related field.
• Proven track record (5 years) of success in a similar role within the manufacturing industry, preferably in automotive component manufacturing.
• Thorough understanding of health, safety, environment, and quality management systems, standards, and regulations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software applications.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., NEBOSH, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001) will be an advantage.
• Experience in working with quality management systems.
• Must be based in or willing to relocate to Pretoria, South Africa.

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and plant safety procedures
• High levels of organisational commitment and responsiveness; able and willing to align his/her own behaviour and actions with the needs, priorities and goals of the organisation
• Highly effective verbal communication skills, including influencing without depending on positional authority
• Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information
• Good interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems.