Health & Safety Specialist, Operations, Solutions

**DSV - Global transport and logistics**

Location: Silverton Pretoria
Job Posting Title: Health & Safety Specialist, Operations, Solutions

Time Type: Full Time

**Qualification(s)**:
Matric
- A diploma in Occpational Health and Safety or related Safety management qualification (SAMTRAC, SHEMTRAC, Mordern SHEQ Risk Management or NEBOSH).
- SACPCMP or SAIOSH registration will be an advantage

**Computer Skills**:

- Strong computer skills and expert knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point and Teams

**Job-related Requirements**:

- Previous 2 to 5 years experience having worked as a SHE Officer or related role within manufacturing, construction, automotive and warehouse environment
- Essential.
- Excellent knowledge of applicable legislation i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act and Department of Labour industry processes and standards.
- Previous experience with Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) is essential.
- Experience in root cause analysis techniques or incident cause analysis methods in essential.
- Experience in ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems would be an advantage.
- Previous experience in internal auditing
- Operational experience and the ability to work independently.
- Site has a 3-shift pattern and may be required to come to site for serious incidents.
- Own vehicle & valid license.\
- Problem solving skills
- Report writing skills

**ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE**:

- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative.
- Strong people management skills to manage diverse teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work extended hours during the week and weekends, when required.
- Extensive, In-depth Knowledge of Safety compliance.
- Strong analytical skills and quick decision-making capability
- Ability to work well under pressure and manage high-pressure situations when necessary.

**MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**:
To provide support to ensure that the organization complys with Occupational Health and Safety Legislation, its associated Regulations and standards. To assess, co-ordinate and monitor the total safety and environmental function for the relevant business unit to ensure compliance with all legislation. The position also aims to ensure contract adherence in terms of client relations, operational performance, commercial and financial performance and development and continual improvement initiatives.
The role needs to ensure operations are managed in accordance with the DSV standards and policies and procedures. Ensure that the DSV strategy, goals and initiatives are cascaded down through the organization into the various areas of the operation.
Support and actively participate in development services and solutions to complement DSV’s offering to the Automotive industry

**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Implement, administer, and maintain the company’s safety management systems.
- Align the safety management system to business objectives.
- Ensure legal compliance is adhered to by conducting audits and surveys.
- Perform Hazard Identification and Risk Aseesment (HIRA) analysis and implementing, monitoring and undating the corrective and preventive actions thereof.
- Drafting and updating risk assessments, SWP and Single Point Lessons.
- Schedule SHE committee meetings and co-ordinate health and safety representative inspections.
- Ensure Health & Safety Committee meetings are held regularly and documented.
- Conduct incident investigate for all incidents and implement corrective actions to prevent re-occurrences.
- Ensure compliance with COIDA for all IOD (Injury on Duty) incidents.
- Analyze incident reports, metrics, and injury case studies to institute changes that lead to a safer environment.
- Maintaining a high standard of SHE compliance by doing regular inspections and making sure corrective actions are implemented.
- Develop and facilitate safety training programs on policies, regulations, and procedures.
- Benchmark best practice and liaise with external stakeholders.
- Advise management, employees, and contractors on all SHE related matters.
- Ensure accurate report writing, keep accurate records and provide interpretation of statistical information.
- Attend daily, weekly, and monthly internal and customer meetings and provide detailed operational feedback.
- Ensure material handling guidelines and regulations followed.
- Review and evaluate future for expansion and/or modification of the plant’s Material Planning & Logistics equipment, resources, and/or future facilities to determine the effect on operations.
- Assure Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), vehicle safety, ergonomics, housekeeping, etc. practices are being planned and adhered too.
- Coach and counsel employees on the floor and instill discipline in Material Planning & Logistics processes.
- Attend cycle line layout reviews and provide feedback on MP&L feasibility and issues