Sheqrisk Officer

Findojobs South Africa; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Safety, Health and Environment Manager to ensure compliance with health and safety laws, manage risks, and drive SHEQ performance within the organization. The role requires practical experience, knowledge of risk management, and relevant SHEQ qualifications, with an emphasis on maintaining high safety standards across operations. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills and the ability to compile detailed reports and findings in line with ISO standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial setting, sound knowledge of OSHact.
• NEBOSH or equivalent SHEQ Management qualification required.
• Knowledge of ISO management systems and risk management experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with quality, health and safety laws and risk management.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement corrective actions based on findings.
• Compile SHE reports and conduct safety meetings.

Skills

Risk Management Knowledge

Knowledge of ISO 9001

Knowledge of ISO 45001

OSHact 85 of 1993

Education

National Senior Certificate (Matric)

NEBOSH National General/ Diploma

SAMTRAC certification

Internal auditor certifications (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)

Job description

Job Purpose:The successful candidate will ensure employers, contractors & employees comply with all aspects of quality, health and safety laws, manage potential risks related to safety, health, the environment, and quality within the organization. This includes implementing policies and procedures, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations to minimize the impact of accidents, injuries, environmental damage, and poor quality.Duties:

• Compile and maintain safety files and other related relevant files for Goscor customers and tender applications
• Conduct pre implementation risk assessments on new sites when required and identify risk mitigation measures in conjunction with contractors
• Review Contractor Risk Assessment.
• Visit sites to assess work for compliance to specifications.
• Provide SHE improvement proposals, proposed corrective action, required resources for corrective action and plan of implementation on NCRs issued
• Follow up to ensure that corrective actions are implemented where necessary and ensure that requirements are complied with.
• Report on Contractor performance where repetitive matters are not being addressed according to Goscor requirements.
• Conduct SHE Committee Meetings (plan, scheduled and review)
• Attend meetings if required on behalf of the Company's SHEQ department - Management meetings, technical meetings, Committee meetings (weekly, monthly, quarterly)
• Investigation and Corrective Actions Reporting
• Investigate the root cause of SHE complaints put forward by staff members, customers clients and contractors and report the result to the SHEQRisk Manager/ Line Manager
• Coordinate and participate in the investigation of incidents, accidents and near misses
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly SHE reports, statistics and presentations related to SHE performance
• Report to the SHEQrisk Manager/ Line Manager, daily / weekly on corrective action taken by Contractors and close out of NCR reports.
• Compile and submit investigation reports to the SHEQRisk Manager/ Line Manager
• Ensure regular emergency response exercises and drills are conducted to ensure the highest level of preparedness in any emergency. Maintain records of such drills, providing recommendations for emergency response improvements
• Supervise the regular inspection of firefighting, safety and emergency response equipment at sites and offices. Assist in development and implementing of emergency response procedures and evacuation plans on site and offices. Ensure that these plans are reviewed and updated regularly.
• Ensure that the emergency plans are communicated to staff and visitors and update registers on training and induction.
• Provide detailed audit reports with findings. Identify non-conformities and provide corrective action measures to prevent re-occurrence.
• Monitor and review those corrective measures have been implemented.
• Assist in developing all the required documentation, operational checks, and reports for the SHEQRisk Management System to be compliant with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45011:2018 standards, including corrective and preventive measures.

Qualifications and Level of Experience Required:

• National Senior Certificate (Matric)
• NEBOSH National General/ Diploma equivalent in SHEQ Management
• SAMTRAC certification can be advantageous.
• Knowledge of the ISO management systems 9001 & 45001 (Intro & Implementation)
• Risk Management Knowledge & Experience.
• Sound Knowledge and Experience on the OSHact 85 of 1993
• Internal auditor certifications (e.g., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001)
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an industrial setting or similar is advantageous.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.All applications (complete CV) must be submitted no later than close of business on Friday 15/05/2025, Email: [e-mail] Ref: GLTD/05/25/177