Company Description

SGS is the world’s leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

1. Keep the Site supervisor and site personnel aware of all HSE matters.

2. Conduct monthly and quarterly HSE inspections timeously for the site and report any deviations to the Site Supervisor.

3. Implement and submit monthly KPI’s report for the site.

4. Prepare the training schedule for the site and conduct the training as per the schedule.

5. Conduct training on Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality procedures and work instructions and maintain records. Prepare and conduct toolbox talks and HSE awareness topics for the site.

6. Implementation and track the HSE Tiers for the site, as per Country Top Page requirements. Monitor quality objectives for the site.

7. Log all hazards and BBS onto the Crystal regularly.

8. Facilitate Risk Assessments and ensure validity of the Risk assessments for the site.

9. Implement Emergency preparedness and facilitate emergency drills.

10. Arrange and schedule medicals as per site specific medical surveillance program.

11. Arrange with the Business H&S team for H&S onboarding for new personnel and conduct site specific H&S induction.

12. Conduct H&S monthly and SHE committee quarterly meetings and take accurate and comprehensive minutes of these meetings.

13. Assist the site with the development, implementation, and monitoring of Travel Management Plans and fulfil all responsibilities and duties as the assigned Travel Safety Officer role.

14. Develop Waste Management Plan and monitor adherence to it.

15. Promote HSE Awareness (Campaigns, Awareness, Communication, etc.) throughout the responsible site.

16. Assist with the implementation of Global H&S initiatives throughout responsible site where applicable (Safe Start, Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Safe Talks, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS, etc.)

17. Control, maintain, and manage all company documents and records according to the document control procedure and the Records and data control procedure.

18. Ensure Impartiality pledges and confidentiality agreements are signed by all personnel on an annual basis

19. Participate in audits and Occupational Hygiene Surveys and assist with conducting root cause analysis for non-conformances, developing a health risk assessment for the site and ensure corrective actions are closed out timeously.

20. Monitor calibration of equipment and arrange for calibration according to the calibration schedule.

21. Ensure that the daily pre-check inspection and monthly verification of equipment is conducted and maintain all records and report any irregularities to the Site Supervisor.

Qualifications

Education

• Safety related qualification (Completed or in-progress)

• Quality related qualification (Completed or in-progress)

• SAMTRAC (preferable) • Any HSE short course certificates

Competencies

• Computer literate (Be able to work on systems, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc.)

• Good Administration skills

• Organising skills

• Good personnel / communication skills

• Role player

• Risk assessing in practice

Required Skills

• Translates Strategy into Actions – Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIs/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.

• Influences Internally & Externally – Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences’ needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.

• Collaborates Effectively – Goes beyond ‘borders’ to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently. Seeks out and replicates better practices. Overcomes barriers that inhibit interaction.

• Embraces Change – Anticipates the need for change. Seeks out new and improved ways of doing things. Overcomes the barriers to change. Implements change in a timely and effective manner. Champions the importance of change. Manages the cultural change we are seeking in focusing on three core elements which are Leadership, Education and Discipline (LED).

• Supports the Cultural Change using a “soft skills” approach – Enhanced H&S’ strength through the 7C principles which are Coaching, Confidence, Communication, Change, Courage, Compliance. Reinforces a strong H&S culture at the country level

Additional Information

Be a South African citizen (be able to produce a valid South African ID document)

-Be between the ages of 18-33

-Must be currently unemployed

-Must have no criminal record

-Must be willing to relocate to Durban Bluff

Exceptional Computer Literacy (use of MS Office suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interest in skills development and relevant legislation
ISO-17
E-Learning Skills
Facilitation skills
Strong research skills
High attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency in completing tasks
Exceptional organizational skills
Self-motivated and high level of initiative

NB: If you do not receive any response in 2 weeks consider your application unsuccessful.

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