EMPREGO

Sheq Officer

WASTE CARRIERS-Cape Town, South Africa

JOB PURPOSE:
Waste Carriers has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to provide a complete integrated SHEQ management system for the company. This role is aimed at improving the function of the Health and Safety Department, providing SHEQ support to management and staff, and assisting with the implementation of SHEQ policies and procedures within the company. This position reports to the General Manager and is based in Airport Industria, Cape Town.

Instituting and maintaining a SHEQ management system, in line with ISO compliant integrated management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001)

  • Ensuring that all Waste Carriers group of companies and sites are compliant with the relevant government bodies from national, to provincial and local authorities
  • Inspire and track the implementation of Waste Carriers SHEQ policy and plan
  • Maintain and manage all relevant updated documentation.
  • Address high risks areas with management programs, SOP’s and work instructions
  • Monitoring and tracking of compliance with Waste Carriers SHEQ system, both internally as well as externally concerning our suppliers and contractors
  • Identifying non-conformances and actioning appropriate measures to address it
  • Ensure that all incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe acts are reported, investigated and preventative actions are implemented
  • To conduct internal audits, as well as arrange and schedule external audits by accredited auditors
  • Monitoring and reporting on Waste Carriers SHEQ performance, both internally and externally, with the aim of continual improvement
  • Always communicate with the applicable authorities
    RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL SHEQ COMMUNICATION & AWARENESS:

  • Communicating with the General Managers and all department heads, concerning SHEQ management
  • Provide communication and support to Supervisors and Managers regarding Waste Carriers SHEQ policies, continuous improvement plans, and procedures by way of continuous trading programmes.

  • Responsible for environmental (as well as other) SHEQ awareness modules in employee induction sessions
    DAILY AND MONTHLY TASK CHECKS:

  • Develop and write SOP’s and work instructions when required

  • Undertake HIRA’s when applicable and record to prevent and mitigate risks as identified
  • Facilitate SHEQ committee meetings
  • Ensure that the highest responsible person per area chairs the committee meetings and act as a co-opted member in all SHEQ meetings
  • Ensure effective document and data control
  • Ensure that all information and documentation are current and relevant in safety files for commercial sites
  • Conduct client site inspections when required and adapt the safety file if applicable
  • Ensure that all IOD’s and first aid cases are reported and recorded, to assist the HR department
  • Investigate all incidents and accidents
  • Ensure preventative and mitigation measures are implemented after all investigations/incidents
  • Conduct internal audits for sites, liaise with management on the findings, and ensure that the findings are closed out
  • Ensure that all MRF SHE Representatives conduct their daily internal audits on fire equipment, housekeeping, and personal protective equipment
  • Ensure that monthly checklists are completed by the MRF SHE Representatives
  • Ensure that all legal appointments are signed by the Director and are up to date.
  • Plan and assist with emergency evacuation drills and record outcome
  • Make sure that vendors and contractors comply with company SHEQ standards
  • Training: provide the Training Manager with all relevant information regarding employee training for SHEQ related functions (keep valid and current)
  • Assist the transport department with SHEQ and ensure that you attend the transport meetings
  • Assist the operations department with SHEQ and ensure that you attend the operations meetings
  • Ensure that the legal register is up to date
  • Attend policy meetings and provide input
  • Compile consolidated month-end report with TRCR’s
  • Follow up on occupational hygiene surveys
    KEY COMPETENCIES:
    Practical experience and knowledge of relevant SHEQ processes and functions
  • Ability to think and plan strategically
  • Ability to analyse processes and structures and find innovative solutions to problems
  • Good administrative skills
  • Excellent work ethic; professional, trustworthy, reliable, and thorough
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to delegate effectively
  • Excellent negotiation skills and self-confidence
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Methodical, precise, accurate, and pro-active thinking
  • Maintain a high level of confidentiality, the ability to listen and create an environment of trust for the team
  • Ability to work and perform well under pressure and can adapt to changing work requirements and situations
  • Group orientated leadership and the ability to give guidance, coach, and motivate the team effectively to achieve be