Temporary Sheq Representative

Greys Recruitment; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 150,000 - 210,000; Part time

Job summary

Greys Recruitment is seeking a Temporary SHEQ Representative to support implementing, monitoring and maintaining Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality standards within the organisation.

You will assist with inspections, incident investigations and ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, ISO standards, and PPE requirements. The role requires strong admin skills, effective communication and the ability to work independently to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required.
• Experience in a SHEQ/health and safety role and knowledge of OH&S procedures.
• ISO 9001/14001/45001 knowledge is beneficial.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel is needed.
• A SHEQ qualification and safety courses are essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace health and safety inspections.
• Monitor compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures and applicable legislation.
• Identify workplace hazards and assist with risk assessments.
• Ensure that employees comply with safety rules, PPE requirements and safe working practices.
• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations and reporting.
• Maintain SHEQ documentation, registers, checklists and inspection reports.
• Assist with toolbox talks, safety inductions and employee awareness training.
• Monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure identified risks are addressed.
• Assist with internal audits and compliance inspections.
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and non-compliance to management.
• Support environmental management and housekeeping standards.
• Ensure that safety signage, emergency equipment and relevant safety records are maintained.
• Assist with contractor and visitor safety compliance where applicable.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessments

Incident reporting

Communication skills

Administrative skills

Record keeping

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Proactive safety approach

Report writing

Education

Grade 12 / Matric.

Occupational Health and Safety certificate or relevant SHEQ qualification

SAMTRAC or an equivalent health and safety course

First Aid and Fire Fighting certificates

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

We are currently looking for a Temporary SHEQ Representative who will support the organisation in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards

We are currently looking for a Temporary SHEQ Representative who will support the organisation in implementing, monitoring, and maintaining Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) standards

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.


• Previous experience in a SHEQ, health and safety or safety representative role.


• Knowledge of occupational health and safety procedures and workplace compliance requirements.


• Good understanding of hazard identification, risk assessments and incident reporting.


• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel.


• Good written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong administrative, organisational and reporting abilities.


• Occupational Health and Safety certificate or relevant SHEQ qualification.


• SAMTRAC or an equivalent health and safety course.


• First Aid and Fire Fighting certificates.


• Knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards.


• Experience in logistics, transport, warehousing, industrial or manufacturing environments.


• Strong attention to detail.


• Good observation and problem-solving skills.


• Ability to identify hazards and promote safe working practices.


• Good interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.


• Professional conduct and a proactive approach to workplace safety.


• Ability to maintain accurate records and compile reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct regular workplace health and safety inspections.


• Monitor compliance with SHEQ policies, procedures and applicable legislation.


• Identify workplace hazards and assist with risk assessments.


• Ensure that employees comply with safety rules, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements and safe working practices.


• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations and reporting.


• Maintain SHEQ documentation, registers, checklists and inspection reports.


• Assist with toolbox talks, safety inductions and employee awareness training.


• Monitor corrective and preventative actions to ensure identified risks are addressed.


• Assist with internal audits and compliance inspections.


• Report unsafe conditions, incidents and non-compliance to management.


• Support environmental management and housekeeping standards.


• Ensure that safety signage, emergency equipment and relevant safety records are maintained.


• Assist with contractor and visitor safety compliance where applicable.