Site Health & Safety Coordinator

SGS; Stilfontein; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification company is seeking an experienced HSE Coordinator to enhance health and safety measures at their Stilfontein location. Key responsibilities include implementing HSE protocols, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with local and global standards. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in safety, extensive HSE experience, and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities to champion safety culture and management at the site.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HSE.
• Must possess a Code B (South African) driver’s licence.
• Broad knowledge of applicable legislations (OHS/NEMA/MINE).

Responsibilities

• Improve HSE areas according to legal compliance and client requirements.
• Manage HSE communication between role players.
• Conduct HSE training aligned with regulations.
• Perform risk assessments and internal inspections.
• Report incidents and manage HSE incidents and culture.

Skills

Analytical mind

Ability to plan and prioritize

Able to work under pressure

Technical explanation skills

Initiative and autonomy

Leadership by example

Influencing skills

Collaboration

Change management

Cultural change reinforcement

Education

Matric

Safety Diploma or equivalent

SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / COMSOC

Legal Liability

HIRA

OHS / Mine Act

ASHEPP

ISO 14001, ISO45001 introduction & implementation

SHE Representative

HAZCHEM

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)

Job description

SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance, and sustainability.

Job Description

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

To implement, maintain, continuously develop and improve all HSE related areas, including legal compliance, client requirements and H&S management system requirements as per local and Global requirements at the Northam Laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the business line H&S Top page at Northam site
• Implement, maintain and control HSMS (SGS), Northam Safety Management System and local HSE regulatory requirements (E.G SADPMR, DMRE etc.) at responsible site
• Manage clear HSE related communication between role players (Business H&S, Site personnel and Management).
• Increase the use of SGS H&S systems (e.g. Stellar, Crystal, Chemwatch, and other SGS apps)
• Ensure the Northam MySHEQ system is used as requested by the client.
• Form part of client H&S meetings and provide feedback to all employees.
• Promote HSE awareness (Campaigns, awareness, communications etc.) throughout the responsible site.
• Support the staff in improving Safety Culture for the site.
• Participate in identifying HSE Training needs, developing in training matrixes and plans. Organize & conduct H&S training aligned with HSMS and local regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the medical surveillance and biological monitoring program is implemented and compliant with local Regulatory, client & SGS requirements.
• Report and manage H&S related incidents, near misses, hazards and best practices in accordance with group expectations
• Conduct site specific Incident Investigations
• Ensure all newcomers undergo HSE induction and proper onboarding before work commence. Also ensure all staff go for annual refresher induction training.
• Ensure sustainability monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reporting is done.
• Ensure Visual Management boards are up to date with current information.
• Develop and Review Emergency Response plans and participate in the Emergency response team.
• Support and participate in relevant SHE Committee meetings.
• Report incident, near misses, hazards and site KPI’s monthly
• Facilitate Risk Assessments through the Crystal module
• Implement Global H&S Initiatives throughout responsible site where applicable (Safe Start, Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Safe Talks, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS, etc.)
• Ensure corrective action implementation from Incidents / Best Practices
• Conduct internal H&S inspections / site visits and provide guidance and assistance on related challenged and areas of improvement
• Evaluate the business process, procedures in relation to changes and amendments as and when required
• Assist locations with internal and external audits, client visits, governmental / regulatory visits etc.
• Adhere and ensure adherence to all safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned by your Manager.

SPECIFIC AUHORITIES

• Exercise your right to STOP unsafe work conducted by yourself or others and immediately report the issue to your manager and/or relevant Manager.
• Report immediately all hazards, incidents and integrity issues
• Raise suggestions & improvements that may improve SGS’s safety culture and uphold the organization’s integrity.
• Report and nonconformities or H&S complaints
• Comply with the company code of integrity, business principles, governances, and impartiality, etc.
• Comply with company internal and local rules, policies & procedures.

Qualifications

Education

• Matric
• Safety Diploma or equivalent
• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH / COMSOC (Completed or in progress)
• Legal Liability
• HIRA
• OHS / Mine Act
• ASHEPP
• ISO 14001, ISO45001 introduction & implementation
• SHE Representative
• HAZCHEM (Where applicable)

Experience

• English spoken
• At 5 – 10 years’ experience in HSE
• Microsoft Experience – Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint & Outlook
• Document and report writing experience
• Code B (South African) driver’s licence
• Broad knowledge of applicable legislations (OHS/NEMA/MINE)

Required Skills

• Possess analytical mine and can plan and prioritize.
• Able to work under pressure with speed and efficiency.
• Able to work under own initiative with high degree of autonomy.
• Ability to understand and explain technical (HSE specific) topics for all levels of personnel
• Ability to work without direct reporting lines
• Committed to job and shows interest in company’s success
• Energetic, self-confident, ability to be assertive and to demonstrate conviction
• Lead by example
• Ability to understand site contributions to Regional H&S Performance and capability to use existing tools; prioritizing risks and influencing factors
• Ability to influence without direct reporting lines
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of root cause analysis and the effectiveness of proposed solutions
• Sufficient knowledge of English to communicate with the H&S Manager and to understand Global H&S Communications
• Translates Strategy into Actions – Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIs/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.
• Influences Internally & Externally – Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences’ needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.
• Collaborates Effectively – Goes beyond ‘borders’ to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently. Seeks out and replicates better practices. Overcomes barriers that inhibit interaction.
• Embraces Change – Anticipates the need for change. Seeks out new and improved ways of doing things. Overcomes the barriers to change. Implements change in a timely and effective manner. Champions the importance of change. Manages the cultural change we are seeking in focusing on three core elements which are Leadership, Education and Discipline (LED).
• Supports the Cultural Change using a “soft skills” approach Reinforces a strong HSE culture on the site.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.