Safety, Health and Environment Specialist
PayInc City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Safety, Health and Environment Specialist
PayInc City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Description
BankservAfrica form part of the South African National Payments System and are a trusted partner of the financial industry, including banking institutions, and therefore require that employees adhere to unwavering standards of honesty and transparency in performing their duties.
Description
BankservAfrica form part of the South African National Payments System and are a trusted partner of the financial industry, including banking institutions, and therefore require that employees adhere to unwavering standards of honesty and transparency in performing their duties.
Purpose
The SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Specialist is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for all employees and visitors. This role involves ensuring compliance with South African health and safety regulations, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety across the organization. Responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining health, safety, environment policies, systems, frameworks and procedures. This role involves proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, training of all relevant stakeholders, and fostering a culture of safety across the organization on premises and off the premises with a zero-harm strategy.
You will engage with the following stakeholders :
The SHE (Safety, Health and Environment) Specialist at BankservAfrica will engage with a diverse set of stakeholders within and outside the organization. The key stakeholders include :
Internal Stakeholders :
External Stakeholders :
Community and Environmental Groups : Depending on the nature of the organization and its projects, there might be a need to engage with local communities and environmental groups to address concerns related to SHE services and projects.
Government Agencies : Work with relevant government agencies to obtain permits, approvals, and ensure adherence to local regulations.
Management Leadership :
Safety and Compliance Teams :
Your key responsibilities include :
Building Management : Manage and oversee the new BankservAfrica Head Office in Rosebank including all BankservAfrica real estate as and when required in view of SHE.
Service Level Agreements (SLAs) : Manage SLAs with landlords, all third parties and Facilities Management partners where applicable.
Policy Development and Implementation : Develop, implement, and review Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) policies, operating model, procedures, guidelines and frameworks. Develop and implement a zero harm strategy across the organisation on premises and off the premises covering internal and external stakeholders to reduce incidents and accidents. Communicate policies effectively across all departments and levels of the organization.
Risk Management : Identify potential hazards, conduct risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies. Investigate incidents, accidents, or near misses, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
Serve as the Risk Management Champion within the Facilities Management department.
Training and Awareness : Develop and deliver OHS training programs for employees and contractors. Promote awareness campaigns to foster a culture of SHE and drive employee participation and feedback on training programs.
Emergency Preparedness : Develop and test emergency response plans for scenarios like fire, medical emergencies, and evacuation. Coordinate drills with government authorities and ensure readiness of emergency teams and resources.
Stakeholder Collaboration : Liaise with regulators, auditors, and external bodies to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Collaborate with internal departments to integrate SHE considerations into business operations.
Reporting and Documentation : Maintain accurate records of safety audits, incident reports, training sessions, and certifications. Prepare regular reports on OHS performance with a full SHE view and present to Management.
Technology : Implement SHE technology to drive innovation for a high performing safety culture. Implement technology to produce monitoring and measurement of SHE performance indicators.
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Compliance : Support the company ESG functions to drive ESG targets such as the reduction of the company environmental footprint. Ensure compliance with local and international ESG standards, laws and frameworks.
Contractor Management : Ensure that all contractors are managed according to SHE regulations, policies, frameworks and standards including compliance with the Building Regulations and relevant Acts and review and approve contractor safety documentation in accordance with the OHS Act.
Offsite compliance : Ensure that all external events which includes physical inspections of external premises align with company objectives, the OHS Act and SHE services.
Client satisfaction : Ensure all stakeholders are satisfied via various review platforms.
Manage and control individual and relevant project / intervention costs
Manage and maintain good stakeholder relationships
Deliver on internal and external stakeholder requirements / SLA’s
Deliver on BU goals and activities aligned to strategy
Identify and scope opportunities for improvement / innovation
Deliver client or company specific projects in line with company standards and in agreement with line manager
Schedule quarterly OHS team meetings, e.g. First Aiders, Fire Fighters and Evacuation Wardens.
Participate in and take minutes of all OHS team and committee meetings.
Undertake monthly first aid box and fire extinguisher inspections to ensure the contents are as listed and have not deteriorated or expired, replenish as necessary. Update spreadsheet for audit purposes.
Purposes.
Collate monthly First Aider audit feedback and transfer information into audit document.
Actively participate in the process of monthly building inspections by ensuring that inspections are carried out and forms completed and returned timeously.
Participate in monthly building Inspection report back meetings and act on assigned recommendations.
Assist the Manager SHE with the IOD registration on COIDA website
Actively participate in incident / accident investigations meetings to determine the causes, determine associated risk, and agree on controls to prevent recurrence
Conducts risk assessments associated with health, safety and environmental related risks
Keep up to date with new legislation and maintain a working knowledge of all Health and Safety developments
Coordinates and maintains a workplace health program to reduce health risk and encourage healthy lifestyles.
Participate as a member of the Workplace Health program Committee and takes the minutes thereof.
Assists in drafting employee communications with respect to workplace health programs to provide continued education
Keep abreast of current national wellness and wellbeing initiatives and activities
Policies and procedures : Provide input into relevant policies and procedures
Compliance : Comply with relevant policies & procedures, regulation and legislation
Risk : Identify and escalate risks appropriately
Assist team members to ensure understanding of required deliverables and stay abreast of technical skills
Contribute to the development of a positive team culture
Qualifications / Knowledge
Diploma or Bachelors Degree 3 to 4 year degree in Occupational Health and Safety Management or a related field.
Competency in MS Office
Relevant additional qualifications in OHS and Environmental disciplines will be advantageous such as :
South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (SAIOSH)
National Examination Board in OHS (NEBOSH)
South African Auditor and Training Certification Authority (SAATCA) certification that cover both ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
Experience
6+ years of experience in SHE, preferably in a corporate or financial services environment.
Proven track record of implementing and maintaining safety systems and processes with a good level application of the OHS Act and its Regulations, municipal by-laws and the SANS Codes of practice.
Managing SLAs with landlords and all third parties
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
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