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Senior SHEQ Officer

Senior SHEQ Officer

Rite RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa
23 days ago
Job description

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Procedure Development :

  • Create, implement, and update safety policies, procedures, and SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) plans in line with regulations.

Risk Management :

  • Conduct hazard identification, risk assessments (HIRA), and implement appropriate control measures to mitigate risks in machinery, plant layout, and job functions.
  • Compliance & Audits :

  • Ensure full compliance with Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) and environmental regulations, conducting internal audits and inspections.
  • Training :

  • Develop and deliver safety training programs, including site inductions for new employees and contractors, to enhance safety awareness.
  • Incident Investigation :

  • Investigate workplace accidents, injuries, and near-misses to determine root causes and implement preventative actions.
  • Record Keeping :

  • Maintain accurate records of safety inspections, incident reports, training sessions, and legal appointments.
  • Reporting :

  • Prepare and submit regular reports on safety activities, compliance, and incidents to management.
  • Safety Culture :

  • Collaborate with management and employees to promote and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
  • Equipment & Materials :

  • Oversee the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure all necessary equipment is inspected and functional.
  • Key Skills & Qualifications

  • Legislative Knowledge :
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant safety legislation, such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and environmental regulations.
  • Communication :

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey safety information and collaborate with various stakeholders.
  • Risk Assessment :

  • Proficiency in conducting hazard identification and risk assessments.
  • Investigation :

  • Ability to thoroughly investigate workplace incidents and recommend corrective actions.
  • Organizational Skills :

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and maintain records.
  • Technical Proficiency :

  • Competence in using relevant software and systems for reporting and record-keeping.
  • Leadership :

    Ability to influence and motivate others to adhere to safety guidelines and best practices.

    Application Process :

    Interested candidates should submit the following documentation :

  • CV
  • Qualifications
  • 2 x most recent payslips
  • Only candidates meeting the specified criteria will be considered

    If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please consider your application unsuccessful . We thank all applicants for their interest.

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