EHS Specialist

Architectural Services; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the architectural sector is seeking an Environmental Health Safety Specialist to promote EHS compliance and cultural change in construction management. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in EHS management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to develop training programs. This full-time role in Midrand involves working with multiple stakeholders to minimize risks and ensure safety across organizational practices.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years’ EHS Management experience in construction.
• Related certificates in EHS required.
• Valid Driver’s License needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of EHS policies and systems.
• Coordinate training and audits for safety compliance.
• Manage investigations of incidents and accidents.

Skills

Communication skills

Training delivery

Relationship management

Multi-tasking

Managerial courage

Education

Diploma in Environmental Health & Safety Management

Certificates in RCAT & Risk Management

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Overall Purpose of the Job: The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and assistance to Management throughout the Region to implement the EHS Management System and drive cultural change, with the objective of minimizing accidents, injuries, and environmental damage through promoting compliance with Statutory, Company and Customer EHS requirements.

Minimum Qualifications And Experience

• 4-6 years’ experience in Environmental Health & Safety Management in Construction and Subcontractor management
• Related Environmental Health & Safety certificates or equivalent courses completed (i.e. RCAT & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.)
• Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet)
• Skilled in delivering training programs, presentations and development of policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s License
• Diploma/ Related Qualification in EHS Management will be an advantage
  
  

Main Duties

• Drive a culture of “Zero Harm to People and the Environment” across the region
• Build strong working relationships in order to assist Managers to consistently implement the Company’s EHS Policy and Management System
• Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance and development of Regional EHS Team
• Promote incorporation of EHS into business planning and assist with establishing EHS management performance measures
• Develop and implement Regional and National EHS Projects, Processes and Procedures
• Implement and monitor the Risk Assessment and Control System throughout the Region
• Implement and monitor compliance with the Contractor Management Program throughout the Region
• Assist and coordinate the investigation and management of accidents, incidents and near misses
• Develop and coordinate delivery of EHS Training Programs
• Coordinate the implementation of occupational rehabilitation and the Injury Management Program
• of legislative changes and emerging issues, and communicate with the business
• Co-ordinate and assist with audits
• Collaborate across boundaries internally with EHS professionals, and externally with industry, statutory and professional bodies.
• Ability to travel in the region as required
  
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Strong ability to multi task, attentive and energetic
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure
• Exceptional Communication skills (written and verbal) to relate across all levels in the organization
• Managerial Courage and ability to communicate effectively with senior management
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior management to commit to EHS responsibilities
• Champion of Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus
• Learning/Change Agility
• Build Effective Teams and Manage Diversity
• Manage Vision and Purpose
• Drive for Results
• Business Acumen
  
  

We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.

Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.

Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning

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