Sheq Officer(Available Immediately) - Cape Town, South Africa - WASTE CARRIERS

WASTE CARRIERS

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

JOB PURPOSE:

Waste Carriers has an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and competent person to provide a complete integrated Health & Safety management system for the company.

This role is aimed at improving the function of the Health and Safety Department, providing Health & Safety support to management and staff, and assisting with the implementation of Health & Safety 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 nonconformances 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 coopted 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 monthend 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 selfconfidence
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Methodical, precise, accurate, and proactive 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 motivat