Sherq Officer

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Compile and maintain safety files and other related relevant files for projects.
- Conduct pre-implementation risk assessments if and when required and identify risk mitigation measures.
- Provide SHERQ improvement proposals, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and plan of implementation on NCRs issued.
- Follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensure that requirements are complied with.
- Report on Employee misconduct or poor performance where repetitive matters are not being addressed according to SHERQ requirements.
- Conduct SHE Committee Meetings (plan, scheduled and review).
- Attend meetings if and when required on behalf of the Company's SHERQ/QA department.
- Investigation and Corrective Actions Reporting.
- Investigate the root cause of SHE complaints put forward by staff members etc and report the result to the QA Manager.
- Coordinate and participate in the investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses and prepare all SHERQ related documentation.
- Administer and manage all RMA Claims.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly SHERQ reports, statistics and presentations related to SHERQ performance.
- Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency. Maintain records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements.
- Supervise the regular inspection of firefighting, safety and emergency response equipment at sites and offices.
- Assist in development and implementing of emergency response procedures and evacuation plans on site and offices. Ensure that these plans are reviewed and updated regularly.
- Ensure that the emergency plans are communicated to staff and visitors and update registers on training and induction.
- Provide detailed audit reports with findings. Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence. Monitor and review those corrective measures that has been implemented.
- Assist in developing all the required documentation, operational checks and reports for the SHE Management System to be compliant with ISO standards, including corrective and preventive.
- Review and amend SHERQ standards, specifications, policies, and procedures for approval.
- Establish and Monitor Safe Work Procedures; Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Instructions for tasks as and when required. Ensure continuous improvement and compliance.
- Planning and coordinating SHERQ related training for employees. (Bookings, ensuring payments etc.)
- Plan, schedule, coordinate and conduct safety and orientation training. Identify, further develop, and deliver training programs in a manner that raises employees awareness and enables employees and supervisors to work safely.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by management
- Desired Experience & Qualification- National Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental / Risk / Quality Management or any alternative equivalent qualification, i.e.. SAMTRAC
- Extensive knowledge of ISO 9001:2015
- At least 5 years experience as a SHEQ officer.
- First aid level 2 Certification.
- Fire Fighting Certification.
- In-depth understanding of the manufacturing industrys Health, Safety, Environmental, Risk and Quality regulations.
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel), etc.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills to convey information in reports, meetings, and status reports.
- Attention to detail.
- Analysis, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to handle a stressful and fast paced environment.
- Ample experience in implementing corrective/preventive measures.