EHS COORDINATOR

BLU by Adcorp SA; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety management company in South Africa seeks an EHS Coordinator to manage health and safety implementation. The role involves conducting audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience in construction or mining environments. Join to contribute to health and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years working experience in Telecommunication/Construction/Mining environments.
• Ability to assess and report on health and safety equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage EHS vetting of contractors for compliance.
• Perform site audits and ensure controls are effective.
• Prepare EHS plans and acquire client approvals.

Skills

Incident Investigation

Construction Regulations

HIRA

ISO45001 Awareness

ISO14001 Awareness

ISO9001 Awareness

Fall Arrest

Fall Protection Planner

Education

SMATRC/NEBOSH/NADSAM

Job description

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

Manage the implementation and management of Health and Safety, Environment and assist with Quality, and procedures in support of the clients overall objectives in an efficient and effective manner.

Contribute EHS Coordinating expertise to various client departments in activities.

Observe mission and core values of client and demonstrate a quality service to others.

NOTE: Own transport and valid Driver’s License essential

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE

The successful applicant must have the following qualifications, experience and knowledge:

• SMATRC/NEBOSH/NADSAM)
• Incident Investigation
• Construction Regulations
• HIRA
• At least 3-5 years working experience (Telecommunication / Construction / Mining environment)
• ISO45001 Awareness
• ISO14001 Awareness
• ISO9001 Awareness
• Fall Arrest
• Fall Protection Planner

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful applicant will be responsible for, among others, the following functions:

• EHS vetting of contractors for compliance to perform work for client.
• Perform site audits to monitor the implementation of OHAS Act, Regulations and client requirements. Also ensure controls are employed and effective. All reports to be saved on OneBox.
• Periodically assess and report on the supply of the necessary health and safety equipment and assess the maintenance, as far as reasonably practical, of equipment to be in a serviceable and hygienic condition. Also ensure that employees are instructed on the proper use of safety equipment.
• Prepare EHS plans and acquire client approvals prior to projects starting.
• Submit weekly and monthly reports to management regarding status of EHS in project delivery.
• Ensure maintenance of site files within the projects and ensure that the relevant records, certificates, etc. are included and up to date, inclusive of ISDP EHS Smart QC system reviews with regards to subcontractor compliance.
• Identify needs update the training matrix for delivery staff, this include medical fitness requirements
• Ensure contractor and delivery staff inductions are done periodically.
• Attend Health and Safety Committee meeting where required
• Active participation in contractor forums.
• Perform Accident and Incident Investigations and provide reports. Develop Lessons Learned for high potential incidents and accidents.
• Enforce all requirements in the 37.2 mandatory agreement.
• Issuing of non-conformances / Scars for deviations identified and ensuring effective management until close out identified deviations.
• Provide recommendations regarding corrective actions on Safety & Health issues identified during the audits.
• Promote safety awareness to staff and contractors during site visits.
• Assisting in setting clear OHS requirements for contractors.
• Identify statutory & regulatory requirements and any changes, and then communicate these to responsible persons. Assist in identifying what is needed to comply.
• Assist in revising procedures where required to improve safety and reduce health risks.
• Assist in setting OHS objectives when required.
• Participate in IMS / Client audits and ensure all project delivery to comply with IMS requirements.
• Identify and control environmental aspects and the impact thereof in the field.
• Review and report on whether the system to identify hazards and assess risks has been implemented and that the required measures have been instituted to eliminate, control and mitigate risks.
• Review and report on whether a system is established and maintained to ensure that an employee’s training and capabilities are considered in respect of health and safety before a task is assigned to such employee.
• Ensure that periodic PJOs are performed on sites.
• Ensure all EHS project and contractor records are up to date and uploaded on OneBox.

WORKING HOURS

Office hours