Sheq Officer

Responsibilities Ensuring that processes required for the Quality Management System are established, implemented and maintained. Ensuring that processes required for the Occupational Health and Safety Management System are established, implemented and maintained. Carry out internal Quality audits & SHE self‑assessments. Follow‑up on non‑conformities (NCR's). Ensure follow‑up on action plans after audit findings. Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations, initiate corrective measures and ensure follow‑up on action plans. Participate in the review of the environmental plan. Inspect workplaces, investigate accidents, causes of ill‑health and complaints. Inspect workplaces to enforce safety regulations. Examine ways to improve health and safety standards. Perform risk assessments on critical tasks. Negotiate with managers and employees to provide a safe working environment. Take responsibility for procuring and allocating PPE. Develop health and safety programs and strategies. Keep up to date with the law and technical knowledge. Write reports. Develop, implement and maintain an effective program and ensure compliance to satisfy the requirements of local legislation e.g. the OHSACT, COID, RSR etc. Develop systems to ensure all employees comply with all relevant legal safety requirements. Identify safety training needs, organise and coordinate safety training courses and prepare training material where appropriate. Ensure that the training matrix is kept up to date. Coordinate the quarterly SHEQ meetings; ensure meeting times are set, agendas are sent out, minutes are kept and sent out, ensure that all support documentation in respect of the safety program is received on time and in the correct format from all concerned parties. Assist in appointment of health and safety representatives. Communicate changes in Safety and Environment legislation to Management. Evaluate incident forms, surveys, audits to establish root causes and together with Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non‑compliant behaviour or conditions. Liaise with on‑site contractors to ensure their compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training. Conduct surveys and audits as required to identify and minimise the risk to company and employees. Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management. Coordinate at least two evacuation exercises per year to ensure that all staff become familiar with these procedures. Assist with the formulation of emergency / contingency plans for: Natural disasters, Industrial action, Political unrest, Fire Explosions, Bomb threats. Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary. Ad hoc requests by management. Qualifications Grade 12. National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent. Thorough knowledge of relevant local safety, security and environmental legislation: OHSACT COID ACT Thorough knowledge of ISO ISO OHSAS Working knowledge of safety systems Proficiency on MS Office especially on Word and Excel Ability to manage a multi‑cultured environment Valid driver’s licence and valid passport Fluency in English and Afrikaans #J-18808-Ljbffr