Job Description

The Person:

• Bachelor's Degree / National Diploma in SHE Management/Safety Management.
• SAMTRAC / ISO 14000 (Internal Auditor).
• Min 5 years experience, pref in a Manufacturing environment.
• Automotive background a very strong plus.

Competencies: Knowledge & Skills:

• Implementation of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation.
• Relevant current OHSA legislation.
• Basic Health and Safety principles.
• Basic Occupational Hygiene principles.
• Emergency preparedness and response.
• Fires in working places.
• Incident and accident investigation techniques.
• MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Safety awareness and leadership.
• Systematic problem-solving & decision-making.
• Adaptability.
• Ability to build & maintain relationships.
• Change resilience.
• Good communication skills.
• Detail-orientated.
• Self-motivated.
• Integrity.
• Sense of urgency.

The Job:
Reporting to the Operations Manager:

SHE and Security:

• Achieve the annual SHE Operational Plan in accordance to set targets.
• Ensure compliance to SHE legislation and other requirements (Standards, Best Practices, etc.).
• Develop and update SHE Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
• Operate according to standard operating procedures and within the parameters of applicable legislation.

SHE Management/Systems:

• Monitor and maintain the SHE Management system.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of a safety, health and environmental management programme.
• Facilitate the management of the H&S system requirements.
• Apply Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental principles and protection procedures.
• Develop and implement Safe Working Practices.
• Continually monitor, measure and trend the Plant performances to highlight and reduce risks and concerns.
• Oversee contractors providing SHE services.
• Advise on the SHE requirements for new projects and developments.

SHE Audits:

• Be the Management Representative for the ISO 14001 and IS 18001 systems.
• Conduct, report and follow up on a pre-use, safety and/or audit inspection.
• Analyse audit results and make recommendations.

Risk Management/Assessments:

• Manage and implement a Risk Management program that is in-line with business SHE requirements.
• Facilitate action teams and improvement programs to continually improve upon identified risks.
• Address SHE requirements and hazards in a technical context.
• Monitor and make recommendations on the application of health and safety principles regarding Plant equipment.

Emergencies and Incident/Accident Investigations:

• Maintain and update the Emergency Action plan.
• Monitor and control emergency equipment.
• Monitor and make recommendations on the application of health and safety principles regarding the prevention of fires and protection systems.
• Respond to, implement and manage emergencies according to an emergency action plan.
• Co-ordinate incident/accident investigations and conduct investigations into workplace incidents.
• Make recommendations and manage the implementation of corrective actions.
• Draft and manage emergency response plans.

Information Management and Direction Focusing:

• Complete the Plant SHE metrics and manage SHE information, awareness and understanding.

HIV/AIDS & COVID:

• Co-ordinate all activities relating to HIV/AIDS and COVID implementation and management.

Security:

• Draft and manage site security protocols.
• Oversee management of 3rd part security personal.

Finance:

• Monitor performance against budget (expense controls, variances, etc.).
• Participate in the audit process.
• Adhere to Financial Policies and Procedures.
• Protect company assets (working capital & fixed assets).
• Detect and prevent fraud.
• Promote good Corporate Governance.

Customer/Supplier Relations:

• Foster and maintain customer relations.
• Conduct customer compliance audits.
• Identify opportunities for improvements and make recommendations.
• Maintain and improve relationships with key suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers.

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