SHEQ Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client based in Kwa Zulu-Natal is looking for SHEQ Officer to maintain the company’s SHEQ practices and procedures in accordance to set targets and objectives which are aligned with the company’s strategic vision and legal requirements

POSITION INFO:

Qualifications

• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification
• Tertiary qualification such as Samtrac, B. Tech in Safety Management or National Safety Diploma
• 5-10 years’ experience in a similar position
• Code 8 / EB driver’s licence
• Own vehicle / transport

Competencies

• Preferred knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people within the company
• Ability to prepare reports and present findings to management and National
• Use critical thinking and sound judgement of minimise safety risk and life endangerment for employees, customer and supplier alike.
• Customer orientated
• Ability to plan and track SHEQ activities
• Problem solving & decision-making skills are essential
• Highly energetic and passionate about SHEQ
• Must have the ability to work independently
• Computer literacy as well as good administrative and analytical skills is required.
• Time Management — Managing one''s own time and the time of others.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Strong analytical ability, strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and successfully complete multiple tasks timeously
• Ability to grasp and interpret goals and vision and to communicate it / implement strategies effectively with evident improvement
• Excellent organizational / administrative / group dynamics facilitation and interpersonal skills, strong written and verbal communication skills – ability to relate to and be accepted by people
• Ability to adapt to and accept change, new ideas, new challenges
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Effective management of SHEQ management system of regional KZN against compliance and legal requirements for ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001.   
• Maintain certification of ISO9001, ISO14001 and ASEC (regionally).
• Managing of recycle centre and waste.
• Management of building repairs and maintenance. Conduct regular fire prevention and building inspections and report documented findings to management with proposed recommendations.
• Management of security.
• Contractor control – safety files and access to site for regional KZN.
• Overall responsibility to prepare safety risk assessments, safe working procedures and method statement. On an ongoing basis identify and evaluate the risks to which employees may be exposed to and communicate these to management and staff.
• Drawing up and managing a SHEQ budget and reporting to Commercial manager and National monthly regarding budget.
• Effectively implementing and evaluating SHEQ procedures according to company and legislative requirements.
• Drive and manage an effective non-conformance register / system.
• Draw up an internal audit plan and conduct internal SHEQ and ASEC audits against the plan.
• Conduct quarterly audits on branches regionally, and monthly inspections at on-site workshops.
• Ensure Occupational Health & Safety compliance against assigned responsibilities.
• Draw up and manage effective surveillance programmes as required by ISO14001 e.g. noise, lux levels, medical etc. to ensure legal compliance as per OHS Regulations and municipal by-laws.
• Monthly SHEQ performance and sustainability reporting to National
• Draw up and manage an effective PPE issue register, ordering of specialized PPE as requested.
• Doing sundry purchases for department as needed, including PPE and pre-printed stationary for security.
• Immediate reporting of any incident or accident to management and being able to conduct a thorough investigation with preventive measures. Ensuring IOD reporting and follow up with WCA on progress of claims
• Collate, arrange, record and report on training as per OSHACT requirements – e.g. fire-fighting training, first aid training, etc.
• Drawing up and maintaining of measuring and monitoring register.
• Monthly / weekly inspections as required by the OSHACT regulations.
• Conduct and attend technician meetings for SHEQ purposes (toolbox talks) and keeping record thereof
• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed on the premises and that notice boards are current and up to date.
• Collate, arrange, record and report on OSHACT activities and meetings.
• Maintain good housekeeping in accordance to the 5S principles.
• Responsible for all administrative work related to SHEQ offices.
• Daily monitoring and weekly reports of Online Systems – Compsol, At the Gate, Rapid Global
• Overall responsibility to provide scheduled and ad-hoc analysis reports as might be requested by National in line with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001
• Manage an effective SHEQ filing system in line with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 requirements
• Drive customer service excellence (build and develop strong, loyal relationships with internal and external customers, foster and maintain dedication to service excellence in every aspect of work carried out; ensure timeous feedback / communication to management, etc.)
• Apply and deliver on continuous operational innovation

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