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Head of Health & Safety

Head of Health & Safety

Cre8workBoksburg, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all national site-specific Heath & Safety requirements are adhered to and that the client's needs are always efficiently and professionally met. The position entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all health and safety measures over multiple sites. Effective pro-active management of all resources must be attained to ensure quality service delivery is provided.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required :

  • At least 8-10 years' experience in Health & Safety preferably in the mining industry.
  • Knowledge of all ISO compliance 9001 / 14001 / 27001 / 23001 and all the requirements.
  • Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) are crucial.
  • SLA and contractional co-ordination,
  • Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
  • Ability to manage and discipline staff.
  • Strong Operational Planning, Leadership and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential.
  • Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and up to date with the latest modern technology.
  • Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required.
  • A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes.
  • No criminal record or any pending cases.
  • Contactable references.

Job Specification (Not totally inclusive) :

  • Maintaining good relations between employer and the Client with regard to services rendered.
  • Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services.
  • Ensuring continuous assessment of the Client's premises and minimizing as far as possible risky access and creating several barriers to would be criminals.
  • Drafting of health and safety recommendations based on the assessment and report of findings to the client.
  • Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
  • General Management and supervision of staff and ensuring that all their queries are dealt with promptly.
  • Submitting relevant monthly reports to the Client and Management.
  • Assist in managing shrinkage budgets as set out by the Client.
  • Attending regular meetings with the Client and Senior Management.
  • Submit monthly security reports to the Client.
  • Training of Staff and Management - Client procedures and systems.
  • Liaising daily with Senior Management to resolve health and safety matters.

    • Core Competencies :

  • Well-presented individual.
  • Good communication skills both verbal and written.
  • Strong planning, organizational, administration skills is required.
  • Good interpersonal and client liaison skills are required.
  • Leadership, Self-Development and Development of others.
  • Results driven and Goal Setting.
  • Driving and Managing change.
  • Interpersonal skills.
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