Job Description
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality: To implement, maintain, and further develop a Minerals Trade Quality Management System that integrates all SA businesses and branches, including existing certified QA systems (ISO, etc.).
Operational Integrity: To implement, maintain, and continuously improve all HSE-related areas, ensuring legal compliance, client requirements, and OI management system adherence at the responsible site.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure company and group policies are implemented in the Minerals Trade department, achieving work objectives.
- Streamline and optimize existing quality systems and integrate non-included businesses/branches.
- Ensure the company's Quality Management Programme is implemented and maintained.
- Manage client satisfaction by meeting external and internal customer expectations regarding service, quality, and turnaround.
- Participate in and follow up on Quality Improvement Projects/Programmes.
- Conduct Internal Audits within operations and quality systems.
- Implement and maintain the business line OI Top page at the responsible site.
- Manage HSE-related communication among role players.
- Use global assessment tools (Stellar) and inspection processes.
- Promote HSE awareness throughout the site.
- Report and manage incidents, near misses, hazards, and best practices.
- Conduct incident investigations and report findings.
- Facilitate Risk Assessments using the Crystal module.
- Implement Global OI Initiatives where applicable.
- Ensure corrective actions from incidents and audits are implemented.
- Perform compliance audits and site visits, providing guidance for improvements.
- Assist with audits, client visits, and regulatory inspections.
- Conduct inspections and compile reports on HSE matters.
- Adhere to safety requirements of the SGS management system.
- Support overall OI strategy with additional tasks as assigned.
Specific Authorities:
- Experience with ISO and establishing quality management systems.
- Support claim handling, uphold ethics, and promote company integrity.
- Lead, coach, and develop a business-oriented team.
- Align work with Natural Resources OI strategy and implement OIMS/IMS and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct incident investigations and support OI activities like Stellar, Safety Month, etc.
Qualifications:
- Appropriate Quality Diploma or relevant qualifications.
- SAMTRAC / NEBOSH certification (completed or in progress).
- HSE certification preferred.
- Experience in SANAS accreditation process.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE management experience.
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills.
- Strong documentation and reporting skills.
Competencies and Skills:
- Broad knowledge of applicable legislation and ISO systems.
- Good personnel and communication skills.
- Ability to investigate, assess risks, and influence without direct authority.
- Excellent English communication skills.
- Ability to translate strategy into actionable plans and influence stakeholders.
- Effective collaboration, change management, and cultural leadership skills.