Sheq, Legal And Wellness Team Leader

Bakers S.A. Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic company is seeking a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to enhance management systems and ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards. The role involves leading a team, conducting audits, and promoting continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' relevant work experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in a SHEQ environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote awareness and ensure compliance through continuous improvement.
• Full accountability for the Health and Safety Management System.
• Manage all elements of the Business Management System.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bakers Transport is currently recruiting a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Samrand, Centurion.

Job Purpose

The role's purpose is to maintain, implement, and improve Business Management, Legal Management, Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Wellness Management, and Road Transport Management Systems.

Key Responsibilities

1. Promote awareness and ensure compliance through continuous improvement.
2. Align the department and employees with the corporate strategy, contributing to value addition within the business unit.
3. Manage expectations across all spheres of business to add value.
4. Full accountability for the Health and Safety Management System.
5. Manage all elements of the Business Management System and SQAS.
6. Establish, implement, maintain, and improve structures, procedures, policies, and mechanisms to achieve ISO, SQAS, and RTMS standards.
7. Conduct audits and influence successful certification by TUV, RTMS, and adherence to corporate strategy.
8. Apply knowledge from training and research models proactively and creatively.
9. Maintain ISO awareness and consult with managers to ensure understanding and improvement.
10. Measure departmental compliance and involvement.
11. Oversee all activities of the SHEQ, Legal, and Wellness department.
12. Develop team members and conduct internal audits.
13. Support management reviews and promote SHEQ awareness and compliance.
14. Implement cost-saving measures.
15. Coordinate and facilitate projects.
16. Manage team activities, deadlines, and reporting.
17. Motivate and lead the team, reviewing work for accuracy and effectiveness.
18. Participate in team meetings and ensure continuous improvement.
19. Perform any additional duties as requested by management.
20. Engage in ongoing skill and knowledge development.
21. Support Bakers Task Team and Strategy Consultants as needed.

Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12 and relevant tertiary qualification (degree/diploma).
• 3-4 years' relevant work experience, including 1-2 years in a supervisory or team leader role.
• Proven experience in a SHEQ environment.
• Knowledge of safety, health, environmental, and quality standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of risk management in transport.
• Understanding of transport legislation and industry requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ethical behavior and commitment.
• Proactive and action-oriented.
• Perseverance and resilience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to interpret data and develop expertise.
• Flexibility and adaptability to change.