Job Description

G4S Cash Solutions (SA), a leading provider of integrated cash management solutions, has a vacancy for a National Health and Safety Manager based at our Head Office in Centurion, reporting to the Managing Director.


The successful incumbent is a self-starter with a proven track record in maintaining company policy, adopting best practices, and is able to exercise sound judgement in the pursuit of the achievement of the goals of the organisation, and understanding the role which the National Health and Safety Manager plays within a successful business unit. The incumbent will be expected to be results driven and to live the values of the organisation.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but SA citizens will have a distinct advantage.

Main Responsibilities

Design, develop and manage H&S, ENV and Q Strategy and Policy for the organisation

Determine and develop H&S, ENV and Q strategy for the company ensuring that the strategy is aligned to the Organisation's strategic intent. Lead the HSEQ program to ensure G4S is a business that puts people and safety first Define H&S, ENV and Q Policy and ensure that policy is aligned to the International approach Analyze and identify key business challenges and identify where H&S, ENV and Q aspects are material

Implement and manage SHE for G4S nationally

Design, develop and review national QHSE policies, standards and procedures to ensure legal compliance Design, develop and review QHSE Management system for G4S nationally Ensure action plans are developed and tracked to completion for all company wide or material aspects Ensure all SHE registrations, permits and licenses applied for and up-to-date Ensure appropriate QHSE Training is in place Design, develop and maintain appropriate emergency plans and Business Continuity Plans (BCP) Ensure that the organisation has capability to interpret & implement management systems Ensure training is in place for Health and Safety and Quality Systems to the business (if required)

Manage and review the Quality Management System (QMS)

Implement and review the Quality Management System on an annual basis to ensure it meets national accreditation requirements Ensure that the Quality systems is benchmarked against the relevant recognized management Standards Design and implement operational policy with standards and procedures for regions Identify and manage any quality systems risks that impact on G4S Collate feedback from compliance report on a national level and manage risks/compliance Manage document control system within G4S Generate and present reports on QMS system Liaise with external accreditation body and internal stakeholders

Drive, embed and improve on Health and Safety culture within G4S

Provide executive team with direction, coaching and support on QHSE topics Ensure H&S is correctly reflected in all training programs for example ICare leadership, Next Level Leaders Build external relationships with enforcing authorities, national bodies and customer groups to enhance G4S standing and reputation in QHSE Ensure each business undertake an annual planning process, reviewing outputs from management system performance, incidents, audits and risk assessment Ensure the output of all serious incidents are clearly communicated across the business Develop and maintain promotional and communicated material to suppose H&S implementation Ensure that the QHSE risks associated with the business are adequately represented in corporate level risk plans

Serious incident management

Ensure that all serious incidents are investigated in line with the international procedure, supported by a competent person Facilitate and where necessary lead root cause analysis and ensure appropriate actions plans are developed Ensure that appropriate technical resources are available to support investigations where the expertise lies outside of G4S core business activities Liaise with enforcing authorities to ensure compliance is met

Plan and manage internal quality audit process

Ensure a yearly audit schedule is compiled Manage the communication of audit dates, audit scope and procedures to required departments Manage the audits on regional and national level Ensure agreement on audit findings Ensure the publication of audit results with proposed corrective action plan Conduct meeting reviews/closing meetings with all levels of management after audit completion Ensure the monitor and implementation of corrective action plans nationally

Manage the ISO 9001 certification process

Ensure certification processes and external audits are facilitated within G4S locations nationally All Directors are kept informed of pending audits Implement national tracking process to review results both during and after each audit Ensure national corrective action plan drafted based on regional input with recommendations with regard to corrective action follow-up strategies made Ensure timeous and accurate communication to customers Manage the process to ensure the meeting of certification deadlines

Manage the budget/expenses

Check, analyse and explain major variances to budget on a monthly basis Ensure that expense mandates follow audit procedures Prepare annual input on estimated management development for business units

Staff Management and development

All team members have clearly defined job profiles aligned to the profile of the manager Ensure performance contracts are in place and regular goal reviews completed to assess achievement of results Apply poor performance management or employee relations management principles and processes should this be required Provide support, coaching (train) and mentoring continuously to ensure that objectives are met Ensure completed development plans for each employee Measure employment equity plan targets Allocation resources appropriately to ensure operational demands are met Ensure that events/activities taking place in team are effectively communicated within the team and to other teams requiring the information Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements

Health and Safety

Participate in the design/ development/ review/ implementation and monitoring of the branch/region/national safety plans for each year. Participate in safety forums created by company for example safety meetings and safety talks Report all safety incidents to the relevant people Discuss all safety incidents on all levels Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meeting/committee/representative/management Attend safety education and refresher programmes Comply with safety policies and procedures at workplace Distribute safety information as and when required all the time Wear protective clothing

Qualification and Experience

Relevant Quality assurance qualification or equivalent SAMTRAC or equivalent qualification. Procurement Qualification ISO9001 Certification A minimum of 5 years' experience in SHE and Quality Assurance Senior level / executive influencing Customer relationship management Experience of operations in the security industry would be an advantage Project Management Hazard Identification and Risk assessments Conducting Quality, Health, Safety and Environment audits Developing policy and operational standards Leading teams and people Leading serious incident investigations and root cause analysis

Skills and Attributes

Matric MS Office Google suites Delivering strategy Working with complexity Awareness of the market environment Dealing with changing circumstances Acting professionally Working with complexity Attention to detail * Stress tolerance/work under pressure