(KZN) Environmental Health & Safety and Quality Assurance Coordinator

Huawei Africa Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is seeking a QA & EHS Coordinator to manage the implementation of quality assurance and environmental health and safety processes. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing compliance with industry regulations, and promoting safety awareness in projects. The ideal candidate will hold a degree or diploma and have experience in QA and EHS management, particularly within telecommunications or engineering industries.

Qualifications

• Experience in QA and EHS management within the telecommunications or engineering industries.
• In-depth knowledge of the OHAS Act and EHS regulations.
• Proven experience in conducting audits and applying QM systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of QA & EHS processes, policies, and procedures.
• Vet contractors for EHS compliance before they perform work.
• Conduct internal and external EHS & QA spot checks and audits.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

EHS compliance management

Audit conducting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline

Job description

SUMMARY :

Manage the implementation of QA & EHS processes, policies, and procedures across various projects to ensure compliance with legislation (OHAS Act), company requirements, SOPs, and client standards and objectives.

POSITION INFO :

• QA & EHS Coordinator (Fixed-Term Contract)

Responsibilities include:

• Managing the implementation of QA & EHS processes, policies, and procedures across projects to ensure compliance with legislation, company standards, SOPs, and client standards.
• Vet contractors for EHS compliance before they perform work for clients.
• Conducting internal and external EHS & QA spot checks and site audits, maintaining records, and reporting on quality performance and audit findings, ensuring findings are addressed.
• Participating in project induction and quality training to promote safety awareness.
• Applying the 4-Stage, 16-Step QA methodology.
• Investigating incidents and implementing corrective actions.
• Identifying and resolving risk and quality issues.
• Implementing continuous improvement initiatives aligned with our quality policy focused on customer-centric, process-based, and financially supportive operations.

Requirements :

• Degree or diploma in a relevant discipline.
• Experience in QA and EHS management within the telecommunications or engineering industries.
• In-depth knowledge of the OHAS Act, EHS regulations, and QM principles.
• Strong communication and reporting skills, with proven experience in conducting audits, stakeholder engagement, project management methodologies, and QM systems.