SHEQ officer

Aeciworld; Umbogintwini; Remote; ZAR 550,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Aeciminingchemicals is seeking a dedicated SHEQ professional to implement and maintain policies, conduct inspections and audits, and lead continuous improvement across health, safety, environment, and quality management. The role focuses on risk assessment, incident investigation, and regulatory compliance within a chemical plant setting.

The ideal candidate holds a Diploma/Degree in OHS/Environmental/Quality management, with 3+ years in a chemical environment, and relevant certifications

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a chemical plant environment.
• Diploma or Degree in OHS, Environmental or Quality Mgmt.
• SHEQ/OHS certifications such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of SHE legislation and best practice
• Excellent investigation capability and report writing and presentation skills
• Valid First Aid and Incident Investigation training/certification
• Training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Valid driver’s licence may be required depending on the role

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, standards and systems
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety observations and compliance audits
• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures
• Monitor compliance with applicable SHEQ legislation, regulations, standards and company requirements
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, and track corrective actions to closure
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, registers, reports, permits and documentation
• Coordinate and monitor risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings and SHEQ awareness programmes
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention and housekeeping
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conduct and coordinate internal SHEQ audits and assist with external audits and inspections
• Monitor contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills and response activities
• Compile and submit SHEQ reports, statistics, dashboards and performance indicators
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness
• Provide SHEQ training, induction and awareness to employees and contractors
• Promote a strong safety, environmental, quality and continuous-improvement culture
• Provide management with SHEQ advice, trends, risks and recommendations
• Ensure SHEQ objectives and targets are monitored and achieved
• Escalate significant risks, incidents, legal non-compliances and unsafe conditions promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SHEQ processes and operational performance
• Update, draft and implementation of system procedures and work instructions
• Updating all SHEQ trackers

Skills

Investigation skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

SHEQ certifications

ISO training

First Aid

Driver's license

Legislation knowledge

Education

Diploma/Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management or related

Job description

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To implement and monitor effiective SHEQ management systems, drive continuos improvement towards the SHEQ framework & ensure compliance through audits, inspections and reporting

REQUIRED OUTPUTS: FUNCTIONAL

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, standards and systems
• Conduct regularworkplace inspections, safety observations and compliance audits
• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures
• Monitor compliance with applicable SHEQ legislation, regulations, standards and company requirements
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, and track corrective actions to closure
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, registers, reports, permits and documentation
• Coordinate and monitorrisk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings and SHEQ awareness programmes
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention and housekeeping
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conduct and coordinate internal SHEQ audits and assist with external audits and inspections
• Monitor contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills and response activities
• Compile and submit SHEQ reports, statistics, dashboards and performance indicators
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness
• Provide SHEQ training, induction and awareness to employees and contractors
• Promote a strong safety, environmental, quality and continuous-improvement culture
• Provide management with SHEQ advice, trends, risks and recommendations
• Ensure SHEQ objectives and targets are monitored and achieved
• Escalate significant risks, incidents, legal non-compliances and unsafe conditions promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SHEQ processes and operational performance
• Update, draft and implementation of system procedures and work instructions
• Updating all SHEQ trackers

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a chemical industry plant environment, preferably production related
• Relevant SHEQ/OHS certifications, such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent will be advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of SHE legislation and best practice
• Excellent investigation capability and report writing and presentation skills
• Valid First Aid and Incident Investigation training/certification
• Training inISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Valid driver’s licence may be required depending on the role

COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND CHARACTERISTICS)