Job Description

SHEQ Officer Manufacturing
Sandton - Gauteng - South Africa

Reporting to the Compliance Manager you will be required to ensure compliance with standards related to health, safety, environment and quality including the monitoring of all relevant processes and procedures, the training of staff and the development of the system according to relevant requirements.

Essential Qualification & Experience:

• National Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental / Risk / Quality Management or equivalent qualification
• SAMTRACK qualification would be advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years experience in the maintenance and management of a SHEQ system, preferably ISO9001, and a safety management system, preferably OSHAS18001/ISO 45001 and an Environmental Management system, preferably ISO 14001.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting: Keep the management informed about non-conformities,
• Execution of SHEQ Tasks: Actively perform tasks related to safety, health, environment, and quality.
• Audits: Prepare for and oversee both internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standards.
• Risk Assessments: Carry out safety, health, environmental, and quality risk evaluations to identify potential hazards and mitigation measures.
• Standards Monitoring: Track the implementation of various international standards like OHSAS18001/ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO9001:2015.
• Project Support: Offer specific guidance to the project teams on safety files and the management of subcontractors.
• Quality Management: Address non-conformities, manage corrective actions, and customer complaints, collaborate with the managerial team for improvements.
• Training: Design, organize, and lead SHEQ-related training programs.
• Meetings: Lead Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) meetings, ensuring that pending issues are addressed.
• Safety Documentation: Prepare necessary safety files for on-site activities and installations.
• Communication Systems: Set up and uphold systems for health and safety communications, and ensure relevant documentation reaches contractors and subcontractors.
• Incident Management: Undertake investigations for any incidents, ensuring they are properly documented and recorded.
• Information Dissemination: Ensure that vital information is shared promptly with all pertinent stakeholders.
• Emergency Handling: Manage and address any injuries or incidents that occur on-site, including those involving permanent staff, contractors, and contract labour.

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