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Rohr Rein Chemie, is seeking a seasoned
SHEQ Officer
to join our team at the
Germiston branch
. With a commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence, Rohr Rein Chemie, is dedicated to creating a better future by transforming waste challenges into impactful opportunities.

Role Overview

The SHEQ Officer will play a pivotal role by protecting employees' health and safety. The SHEQ Officer will ensure that risks in the workplace are properly controlled and to ensure employers comply with all aspects of health and safety. In addition, they will assist with the implementation and maintenance of an effective environmental, health and safety, and risk control system that will ensure compliance with ISO 14001, ISO45001, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 and Regulations (OHS Act) ) and other standards as may be prescribed by the company from time to time.

If you are a results-driven individual with a strong background in Health and Safety, a commitment to integrity, and a desire to work for a company that makes a difference, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping a sustainable future.

Key Responsibilities

• Inspect workplaces to enforce safety laws.
• Assist in development of health and safety programmes and strategies.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, non-conformances etc.
• Compile and review risk assessments, safe working procedures, method statements, aspect and impact registers.
• Communicate risk assessments to the work force.
• Conduct safety and environmental inspections on site and report deviations to management.
• Compile fall protection plans. Ensure that all employees are evaluated for their physical and psychological fitness to work at elevated heights.
• Preparation of site emergency evacuation plans.
• Maintain good housekeeping principles.
• Coordinate training of employees on site.
• Ensure all health & safety reps conduct monthly H&S rep inspections of their work areas.
• Ensure that toolbox talks are regularly provided.
• Conduct regular fire prevention inspections with findings documented and reported to management.
• Ensure all registers and checklists are updated on a weekly and monthly basis.
• Assist in appointment of safety representatives for all departments.
• Evaluate incident forms, surveys and audits to establish root causes and together with Supervisors and Managers concerned, formulate a plan of action to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions.
• Prepare client site files.
• Liaise with management and clients of the company. to ensure their compliance with company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including basic safety induction training.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions, and hazards, investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions and report to management.
• Co-ordinate evacuation exercises to ensure that all staff become familiar with evacuation procedures.
• Assist with the formulation of emergency/contingency plans for:
• Natural disaster
• Industrial action
• Political unrest
• Fire
• Explosions
• Bomb threats
• Review and update Emergency Procedures as and when necessary.
• Compile and report on various safety statistics on a monthly basis

GENERAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

• Drive the Company's' Zero Harm policy within your area of operations.
• Compliance with all health & safety requirements in line with the company's OHS policies & procedures.
• Work within the ISO frameworks and other required by Clients.
• Ensure all SHEQ policies and requirements are upheld and met.
• Ensure SHEQ site file is implemented and maintained.

PEOPLE

• Adhere to the principles of an ethical, honest, transparent, fair work environment.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Creating, maintaining, and enforcing company policies and procedures.
• Compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and affiliated professional standards.
• Promote the Code of Ethics (Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality and Competence).
• To be responsible for maintaining discipline by using the Company's disciplinary code and procedures, as well as attending to grievances
• Ensure that all staff members are adequately trained as per the SLA and OSHA requirements

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role
• Working knowledge of the petrochemical industry, will be advantageous
• SAMTRAC or Nebosh Certificate in Health and Safety
• HIRA (Hazard Impact and Risk Assessment) and Incident Investigation
• Internal auditor certificate in both ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 International Standards
• Valid driver's license

Who We Are

Rohr Rein Chemie is a wholly owned subsidiary of Séché Environnement. We leverage technological excellence and innovation to solve a range of waste problems, ensuring accountability, integrity, safety, and excellence in all our operations.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development.
• A commitment to sustainability and innovation.
• A supportive, safety-conscious, and inclusive workplace.

Join us in shaping a sustainable future. Apply now to be part of our mission

If you're passionate about creating a thriving workplace and are ready to contribute to a sustainable future, apply now and become part of our mission

Candidates must apply via LinkedIn and submit their resumes for consideration. As an equal opportunity's employer, we uphold a compliant, fair, and inclusive workplace environment. We reserve the right to not fill the position. Should you not here back from us within 4 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. If you have previously responded, please do not re-submit.

Rohr Rein Chemie subscribes to the principles of employment equity