Team Leader Centurion

Bakers S.A. Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A transport and logistics firm is seeking a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to manage and improve safety, health, environmental, and quality standards at their Gauteng location. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with legislation and lead efforts in promoting workplace safety. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing team performance, and facilitating team development. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience in a SHEQ environment, along with strong communication and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• 3 - 4 Years' experience in a relevant SHEQ environment.
• At least 1 – 2 years' experience at supervisor/team leader level.
• Knowledge of transport and logistics legislation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve SHEQ, Legal, and Wellness Management Systems.
• Conduct internal audits and manage compliance.
• Motivate and lead the SHEQ, Legal & Wellness team.

Skills

Safety, health, environmental & quality knowledge

Strong communication skills – verbal and written

Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Knowledge of risk management in the transport industry

Education

Grade 12

Relevant tertiary qualification – degree / diploma

Job description

Bakers Transport - SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader

Bakers Transport is currently recruiting a SHEQ, Legal & Wellness Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Samrand, Centurion.

Duties & Responsibilities

The purpose of the role is to maintain, implement, improve Business Management, Legal Management, Health and Safety Management, Environmental Management, Wellness Management, and Road Transport Management Systems.

Promote awareness and ensure compliance through continuous improvement. Align yourself, the department, and employees with the corporate strategy and contribute towards value add within our business unit.

Key Deliverables and Outputs

• Full accountability and responsibility for Health and Safety Management System.
• Manage all elements of the Business Management System.
• Manage elements of SQAS.
• Establish, implement, maintain, and improve structures, procedures, policies, and mechanisms to achieve primary objectives on ISO , ISO , SQAS, and RTMS Management Systems.
• Audit progress and exercise influence to achieve successful certification by TUV, RTMS, and Corporate Strategy.
• Apply knowledge acquired through training courses and research models.
• Follow-up and follow through by applying a pro‑active approach, innovative and creative mindset.
• Maintain awareness of ISO and consult to managers with guidance to ensure principles are understood, implemented, and improvement achieved.
• Measure departmental compliance and involvement.
• Manage all activities of the SHEQ, Legal, and Wellness department.
• Active involvement in the development of team members.
• Conduct internal audits.
• Improve independent efficiency and performance.
• Support and actively involve in management reviews.
• Plan SHEQ Management awareness and compliance.
• Reduce costs through cost‑saving initiatives.

Facilitate and coordinate projects

• Manage all aspects of the SHEQ, Legal & Wellness team in relation to operations, development, deadlines, tasks, etc.
• Manage task scheduler planning, execution, implementation & report back.
• Manage score & reviews as well as initiate control over missed deadlines.
• Motivate & lead the team.
• Review work, reports, and tasks for accuracy, completeness & effectiveness.
• Manage team meetings.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12.
• Relevant tertiary qualification – degree / diploma.
• Valid passport.
• Vehicle driver's license.
• Work experience: 3 - 4 Years' experience.
• At least 1 – 2 years' experience at supervisor / team leader level.
• Proven track record of experience in SHEQ environment.
• Relevant industry experience (advantageous).
• Essential: Safety, health, environmental & quality knowledge.
• Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Knowledge of risk management in the transport industry.
• Strong communication skills – verbal and written.
• Knowledge of the operating and legislation requirements of a transport and logistics industry.

Personal Attributes

• Focus on analyzing and solving problems.
• Commitment to behaving correctly and ethically.
• Focus on initiating action.
• Perseverance.
• Verbal reasoning.
• Documenting facts.
• Conceptual reasoning.
• Interpreting data.
• Aptitude to learn.
• Developing expertise.
• Adopting practical approaches.
• Inviting feedback.
• Interacting with people.
• Articulating information.
• Assertiveness.
• Resolving conflict.
• Positive attitude.
• Embracing change.