Introduction

The incumbent will be responsible for co-ordinate, support and advise the Business Zone on all aspects with regard to Safety, Occupational Hygiene and Environment including Waste Management. To establish, manage and monitor standards, processes, communications, training and systems to ensure all responsibilities associated with SHE within the Zone are adhered to. To act as a first contact of all SHE matters within the zone.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas:

Safety
Environmental Management
Occupational Hygiene
Continuous Improvement
Employee Learning and Growth
Business Planning and S&E Administrative Functions

Cognitive:

Analytical Thinking and Attention to Detail
Judgement and Decision Making
Problem Solving
Planning, Organising and monitoring
Holistic / Big Picture Thinking

Personal:

Ethical Behaviour
Excellence Orientation
Resilience and Stress Management
Self Management

Interpersonal:

Customer Service Orientation
Conflict Management
Knowledge Sharing
Relationship Building
Teamwork
Communication
Engaging Diversity

Professional/Technical:

Process Engineering / System Competence
Technical and Professional Competence
Computer Literacy
SAP / Meditech and Windows (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Skills
QC and Audit
Best Practice Thinking
Legislative Literacy

Leadership:

Practical Execution Management and Project Management
Motivating People
People Development
Lead from the Front. Delegation with Empowerment
Implementation of Strategic Goals and Objectives

Desired Experience & Qualification

Education

Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or Environmental Health/Science or equivalent qualification.
SAMTRAC/SHEMTRAC will be an added advantage.
Registration with a SHE professional body will be an added advantage.

Experience

2 – 3 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment field.
Experience in medical/laboratory field will be an added advantage.
Computer Literacy.
Driver’s Licence.

Knowledge Requirements:

An understanding and working knowledge of safety, health & environmental legislation, in particular the OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act and related Regulations.
Knowledge and Understanding of SA National Standards relevant to SHE.
Understanding of Risk and Legislative Compliance Methodology and Practise.
Detailed knowledge of ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 systems and experience in implementation of these management systems.
Working knowledge of Company Health, Safety and Environment Procedures.
Experience in the development and roll out of behaviour-based safety programs.
Competent in Microsoft-Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and SAP

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