SHERQ Manager

SUMMARY:
Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Logistics Sector is looking to employ a SHERQ Manager to join their dynamic team in Richards Bay.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description:

• Implementing SHERQ strategy in line with National SHERQ strategy, setting SHERQ objectives and targets, updating policies that govern safety, health, environment, risk, and quality and ensure they are communicated
• Ability to train all levels of staff on SHERQ induction, OHS, NOSA and ISO systems 9001, 45001 and 14001
• Obtaining relevant external certification as deemed appropriate and required by the company
• Auditing – Conduct internal SHERQ inspections, form part of management walk-about team, prepare audit reports on monthly, quarterly statistics on incidents
• Reducing the number of SHERQ related incidents and injuries
• Risk management – identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to employees, stakeholders, environment, and equipment/assets employing a hierarchy of controls to prevent occurrence and recurrences.
• Management of hazardous goods

• Matric (Grade 12) level of education
• Valid Code B vehicle drivers’ licence (Essential)
• Good command of both English and IsiZulu languages is a prerequisite
• National Diploma/ Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or any relevant Degree or Diploma
• ISO Auditing and Management Systems implementation and maintenance experience
• Ability to conduct risk, aspect & impact assessments and incident/accident investigation using various models of root-cause analysis
• At least 5 years’ management experience in health, safety, environmental, risk and quality
• In depth knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience of NOSA / ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & 14001 standards
• Understanding of legislation in the SHERQ space with emphasis on OHSACT, it’s regulations and NEMA
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Hazardous goods and SDS knowledge
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail to ensure data correctness, completeness, accuracy, and validity
• Assertiveness and strong managerial skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
• A team -player with an ability to independently without supervision and proactively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience in a logistics and/or shipping environment
• Knowledge and previous involvement in managing a behaviourally based safety management system