SHERQ Manager

Staff Solutions; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable organization in South Africa is seeking a SHERQ Manager to implement and oversee SHERQ strategies aligned with national standards. The candidate will be responsible for training staff, performing audits, and managing risks related to health, safety, and environmental quality. The ideal applicant must possess a National Diploma in Environmental Health and Safety with at least 5 years of management experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience in health, safety, environmental, risk, and quality.
• ISO auditing and management systems implementation experience.
• Strong knowledge of NOSA / ISO 9001, 45001 & 14001 standards.
• Understanding of OHSACT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement SHERQ strategy and objectives.
• Conduct internal SHERQ inspections and prepare audit reports.
• Train employees on OHS, NOSA, and ISO systems.

Skills

Training in SHERQ induction

Risk management

Excellent communication skills

Managerial skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Auditing experience

Education

National Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health and Safety

Matric (Grade 12)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Implementing SHERQ strategy in line with National SHERQ strategy, setting SHERQ objectives and targets, updating policies that govern safety, health, environment, risk, and quality and ensure they are communicated
• Ability to train all levels of staff on SHERQ induction , OHS, NOSA and ISO systems 9001, 45001 and 14001
• Obtaining relevant external certification as deemed appropriate and required by the company
• Auditing – Conduct internal SHERQ inspections, form part of management walk-about team, prepare audit reports on monthly, quarterly statistics on incidents
• Reducing the number of SHERQ related incidents and injuries
• Risk management – identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks to employees, stakeholders, environment, and equipment / assets employing a hierarchy of controls to prevent occurrence and recurrences.
• Management of hazardous goods

Job Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12) level of education
• Valid Code B vehicle drivers’ licence (Essential)
• Good command of both English and IsiZulu languages is a prerequisite
• National Diploma / Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or any relevant Degree or Diploma
• ISO Auditing and Management Systems implementation and maintenance experience
• Ability to conduct risk, aspect & impact assessments and incident / accident investigation using various models of root-cause analysis
• At least 5 years’ management experience in health, safety, environmental, risk and quality
• In depth knowledge and at least 3 years’ experience of NOSA / ISO 9001, ISO 45001 & 14001 standards
• Understanding of legislation in the SHERQ space with emphasis on OHSACT, it’s regulations and NEMA
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Hazardous goods and SDS knowledge
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail to ensure data correctness, completeness, accuracy, and validity
• Assertiveness and strong managerial skills
• Excellent communication, presentation, and report-writing skills
• A team -player with an ability to independently without supervision and proactively
• Ability to work under pressure
• Experience in a logistics and / or shipping environment
• Knowledge and previous involvement in managing a behaviourally based safety management system