SHEQ Officer

SUMMARY:
Safety Officer
Location: Rustenburg
Position Type: Permanent
Salary: Negotiable based on experience
Our Client in Rustenburg is seeking a qualified and experienced Safety Officer to manage and maintain the SHEQ function on site. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and company standards while driving a strong safety culture.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC / Relevant Safety Qualification (non-negotiable)
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (advantageous)
• 3 – 6 years’ experience in a Safety / SHEQ role
• Experience working with SHE software (Isometrix advantageous)
• Computer literate (MS Office – Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong administrative and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain and update the site SHEQ Management System
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations
• Conduct internal SHE audits and report findings to management
• Act as the primary contact for all safety-related matters
• Manage and administer the SHEQ software system (Isometrix)
• Compile and implement SHEQ training programmes
• Ensure induction and annual refresher safety training for employees
• Compile and manage customer safety files
• Monitor and manage workshop equipment compliance (cranes, lifting equipment, pressure vessels, etc.)
• Monitor calibration of measuring and testing equipment
• Control vehicle inspection check sheets and stop unroadworthy vehicles
• Manage WCL incident claims for the site
• Ensure entrance and exit medicals are conducted
• Enforce safety standards and stop unsafe work where required
• Liaise with certification bodies and external stakeholders
• Work overtime when required

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Assertive with the ability to enforce safety standards
• Self-driven and proactive
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills