Health & Safety Manager

 

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR002071/SN

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 28, 2021

Location:

Durban, South Africa

Salary:

700 000 Annually


SUMMARY:
Our client, a Global FMCG company, seeks an experienced Health & Safety Manager. The HSE Manager plays a pivotal role in establishing, maintaining and continuously improving Health, Safety & Environmental systems and KPI’s by providing functional and technical leadership to the team.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Safety, Health & Environmental Science or relevant discipline.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an HSE role in Food / Pharmaceutical industry.
  • Completed NOSA or SAMTRAC and advantage.
  • Knowledge of the requirements of the OSH Act, National Environmental Management Act, COID Act.
  • Knowledge and experience of Health and Safety and Environmental issues with experience and audit exposure to ISO14001 and ISO45001.
  • Proven ability to assess and improve existing systems and processes.
  • Strong project management abilities – must have a proven track record of managing multiple projects to successful completion.
  • Ability to manage change as directed by the company or legislation.
  • Experienced in managing and coaching teams.
  • Management / liaison with both staff and the insurance companies regarding claims.
  • Previous experience of managing reportable injuries and environmental incidents including submission of statutory documentation to authorities.
  • Experience in the management of hazardous chemical substances.
  • Experience in performing risk assessments and root cause analysis.
  • Computer literacy (MS Office).

Main Accountabilities:

  • Provide HSE technical advice and oversee HSE management at site.
  • Promote a positive HSE culture, raise HSE profile, competence and awareness by arranging relevant training and communicating the necessary information and statistics.
  • Support the site to identify hazards and conduct risk assessment and advise on appropriate risk management techniques.
  • Monitor progress and demonstrate continuous improvement against established KPIs and targets and support sites in meeting the goals and targets in sustainability and HSE.
  • Support sites to implement regional policies, programs and procedures and where necessary conduct training as part of the implementation.
  • Establish, implement, audit and maintain a site HSE management system compliant to legal, global, regional, customers and ISO14001 & ISO45001 Standards.
  • Advise site on HSE legislation and communicate applicable regulations that must be complied and support in compliance.
  • Develop and deliver HSE training, education and awareness campaigns in support of policies and/or initiatives.
  • Participate/lead in incident investigations and review investigation findings for accuracy, identification of root causes and appropriate corrective/preventive actions.
  • Report incidents to local authorities and internally to the Group in a timely manner.
  • Act as the contact person to communicate and liaise with authorities on all regulatory matters such as reporting, request for information, site visits, etc.
  • Establish an updated emergency response plan (ERP) and arrange for training for members.
  • Plan and organize regular emergency exercises including joint exercises with external emergency services.
  • Communicate and share lessons from HSE incidents that impact all company operations in a timely, thorough, and effective manner.
  • Act as the Secretariat to the Site HSE Committee and chair the HSE management review.
  • Ensure all environmental requirements are identified and implemented in line with relevant legislation and ISO 1400:2015 requirements which includes training and awareness to the company''s Environmental policies, Environmental impacts and aspects, and continuous improvement.

Competencies:

  • Strong ethics and integrity.
  • Problem solving.
  • Analytical ability.
  • Ability to organise and prioritise.
  • Teamwork.


 

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