(1127) Divisional Head SHEQ at South African Reserve Bank

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Develop and implement a long term (3 to 5-year) strategic objectives and operational plans for the division to support the departmental strategic objectives.
• Oversee the development and implementation of policies, processes, standards and procedures necessary for the statutory compliance of all Corporate Real Estate activities in the Bank. 
• Oversee the SHEQ risk identification, mitigation and management processes across CSD projects in line with the approved SARB governance frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable SHEQ legislative, governance, regulatory and policy requirements. 
• Oversee the consolidation of divisional management information such as financial, human resource, SHEQ data for effective and timeous decision making and reporting.
• Guide the peer audit process within CSD, facilitate and support Internal Audit Department (IAD) and Risk Management and Compliance Department (RMCD) audits and ensure closure of all audit findings.
• Lead the execution of strategic initiatives with a focus on ensuring timeous delivery of SHEQ activities for the benefit of SARB’s improved productivity.
• Ensure the integration of SHEQ processes into all operations, promoting a culture of safety, health, environmental sustainability, and quality assurance in support of SARB strategy.
• Provide guidance to Departments and affected divisions on SHEQ issues, trends, and improvements to maintain compliance and serve in an advisory capacity at the SHEQ Committee of the Bank.
• Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive safety management programs to ensure a safe working environment and an entrenched positive safety culture.
• Develop and implement training programs in collaboration with the SARB Academy for all affected SARB employees to raise awareness and promote compliance with SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Develop, in collaboration with the Wellness Section of the Human Resources Department, the Occupational Hygiene strategies and monitor the programme to maintain employee occupational health wellbeing in all facilities.
• Keep abreast with industry developments in all disciplines of SHEQ and ensure continuous improvement in the delivery and functioning of the Division.
• Lead and manage the performance of the teams, create a conducive culture, promote and support career management and development, including the building of capacity and capability for the division.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with key participants in the financial markets, including, but not limited to, the banking and asset management sectors.
• Represent the SARB at official external forums and meetings that fall within the area of specialisation.

Qualifications

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• an Honours (NQF 8) in Safety Management, Environmental Health, Environmental Management and or equivalent
• 10 – 12 years’ experience within the SHEQ environment with at least five (5) years in a management role 
• Registration or candidate with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management Professions (SACPCMP) will be an added advantage