Head of Safety

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

Head of Safety Engineering ~ Mining/Minerals/Metals ~ Manufacturing

Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa

Join our clients business as the Head of Safety and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their operation.

Qualifications:

- Applicable B-Degree discipline based (NQF 8) and

preferably a Management Development Program
- A relevant qualification in Safety/Contract Management,

and Certification in OHSAS 18000 will be advantageous
- Relevant qualification in Quality Management and

Certified Quality Auditor status will be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience:

- 8 years of relevant working experience
- Sound Health, Safety, and Wellness knowledge and

exposure within an industrial environment
- Good understanding of relevant operational processes
- Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
- Able to formulate strategies and business goals within a

heavy engineering environment
- Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP modules, and related

software programs)
- Sound business acumen and an ability to think

strategically
- Analytical, benchmarking, problem-solving, and

coordination skills

Key Performance Areas:

- Development and implementation of Safety, Health, and

Wellness strategies for our recruitment company
- Develop and coordinate the implementation of Safety,

Health, and Wellness programs to ensure compliance and

promote a safe working environment
- Serve as a liaison between company,clients and relevant

regulatory bodies
- Advise management on government regulations relating

to Safety and Health and recommend necessary actions

to attain compliance
- Identify safety/health hazards inherent in our operations

and establish guidelines for protection from those

hazards
- Audit existing programs for compliance with industry

standards, government regulations, and adequacy

relative to local conditions
- Monitor existing and potential concerns and recommend

priorities for resolution
- Coordinate necessary resources for the successful

implementation of identified programs
- Analyze periodic performance reports for trends and

conditions and provide insights to management
- Investigate incidents and recommend preventative

measures
- Provide guidance in the development of training and

awareness programs
- Report on our company's Safety and Health performance

and develop initiatives to improve safety culture
- Maintain relationships with relevant regulatory and

government agencies
- Represent our company's interests at relevant forums

and industry events
- Prepare proposals, reports, and presentations on safety
- related matters
- Manage staff performance and budgets in the Safety

department
- Ensure the implementation of the strategic safety action

plan



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