SHEQ / Safety Officer

Reference: DB 6844

Consultant: Dorei Barnes

Description:

• Compile and maintain safety files and other related relevant files for projects
• Conduct pre implementation risk assessments on new sites if and when required and identify risk mitigation measures in conjunction with contractors
• Review Contractor Risk Assessment. Visit sites to assess work for compliance to specifications.
• Provide SHE 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 Contractor performance where repetitive matters are not being addressed according to DFA requirements.
• Conduct SHE Committee Meetings (plan, scheduled and review)
• Attend meetings if and when required on behalf of the Company’s SHEQ department – Management meetings, Technical meetings, Steering Committee meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Review and amend standards, specifications, policies and procedures for approval.
• Ensure that Operations employees, contractors and site visitors receive SHE induction at Kick-Off meetings and before entering construction operations
• Monitor contractor performance and work sites by conducting continuos site visits and audits and compiling relevant reports. Escalate matters of continuous non-conformance.
• Establish Safe Work Procedures; Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Work Instructions for tasks as and when required.
• Monitoring the implementation of Safe Work Procedures, Instructions and protocols to determine continuous improvement.
• Planning and coordinating SHEQ related training for regional staff in conjunction with HQ strategies. (Bookings, ensuring payments etc.)
• Maintaining and updating all relevant SHEQ department administrative folders pertaining to regional accountabilities & responsibilities i.e. (weekly schedule planner, S.O.R folder, file audits etc.)
• Ensure accurate registration and record keeping of all legislative requirements in conjunction with HQ strategy pertaining to regional office i.e. (PPE registers, Awareness training registers, all office inspection related registers).
• Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned from time-to-time by management
• Health and safety documentation for authorities
• Compile project specific emergency response and preparedness plans
• Conduct site safety Inductions
• Review and update the health and safety plan

Qualifications:

• National Senior Certificate / Matric
• SAMTRAC Certificate or equivalent occupational SHE training
• National Diploma or equivalent in Health & Safety Management
• First Aid level 2 Basic Certificate
• Fire Prevention Certificate
• Registered as a Professional Construction Health & Safety Officer under the SACPCMP
• Environmental & Quality qualification an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in monitoring and auditing of contractor safety performances.
• Experience of implementing Health and Safety in a highly technical, complex industrial environment essential
• Exposure to and understanding of implementation of OHSAS 18001 / 14001 and ISO 9001
• Well experienced in Company standards and programs requirements in order to pass on knowledge and requirements to others.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.