Tvet College Sheq Graduate

**Introduction**

Grain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.

**JOB FUNCTION**

The SHEQ Graduate position will develop core skills in the areas outlined below by undertaking the required on-the-job training, by assisting SHEQ Administrator and/ or SHEQ Officer with different Admin-related tasks to obtain valuable on-the-job experience.**

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12/ NQF4 Level Equivalent.
- Must be a TVET College SHEQ Graduate.
- Diploma in Safety Management/ SHEQ Qualification.
- Computer Literate in MS office package is essential.
- ** Must be joining an Internship/ Graduate Program for the first time.**:

- ** May be rotated between different departments as part of the training.**:

- A willingness to work overtime including weekends, when required.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Documentation (Control, file and administer).
- QHSSE monthly reports consolidation.
- Assist with the QHSSE induction training.
- Taking of minutes of meetings held related to QHSSE.
- Maintain all legal and QHSSE function documents.
- All complaints and compliments are logged, investigated and feedback given.
- Manage ALL TIMS/ QHSSE-related systems and software solution as required,
- Maintaining and updating health and safety records and documentation.
- Assisting with the development and implementation of QHSSE programs and policies.
- Control and monitor all reports: correspondence and filing for QHSSE function teams according to each task order and information received.
- Administer all files, documents and records for filling according to each member of the QHSSE function team responsibilities.
- Obtain and record all QHSE records.
- Ensure all documentation is in accordance with GFC requirements, standards and procedures.
- Plan safety walk inspections.
- Ensure scheduling of these visits.
- Ensure reports for sites or audits conducted.
- Ensure actions identified are taken, corrected, and prevented.
- Assist with implementation and maintenance of the QHSE Management System in accordance with SANS, ISO and other requirements identified by the company.
- Liaise with staff and outside organizations in areas concerned with QHSE under direct supervision of the SHEQ Manager.
- Assist with the development and delivery of QHSSE training programs.
- Assisting with the preparation of reports and presentations related to QHSSE initiatives.
- Ensuring compliance with applicable QHSSE regulations and standards.
- To assist with identification and the correction of any deficiencies in the Management System and to monitor their effectiveness in the light of changing technologies and changes in Legislation.
- Any other duties as may be required by line manager.
- Any other duties as may be required by line manager.

**Skills and Abilities required**
- Thorough knowledge of ISO 22000, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001.
- A working knowledge of ISO 18000 plus 45001 certification requirements.
- Incident Investigation: able to coordinate accidents and qualify incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
- Environmental and legal requirements with Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and National Environmental Management Act No. 107 of 1998.
- Good typing/ keyboard skills and proficiency in using MS Package.
- Able to converse clearly and concisely over the phone, and face-to-face.
- Able to plan and prioritize own workload efficiently.
- Ability to work on own initiative, whilst contributing to team goals.
- Reporting Writing skills.
- Quality-orientated.
- Must be a team player.
- Accuracy and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills.
- Problem solving.

**Other information**
- VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer. VKB Group’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to VKB Group’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. VKB Group actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.