SHEQ Officer at WeFindTalent

Job Description

(Important to take note of the following: This is an Affirmative Action position so ONLY African candidates will be considered)

The HSE&Q Officer acts as the first point of contact for all HSE&Q-related matters for the plant. The primary function of the Health, Safety and Environment and Quality Officer (HSE&Q Officer) is to implement policies, procedures and guidelines on the plants, in order to achieve and maintain a safe and healthy working environment. The secondary function of the HSE&Q Officer is to maintain and implement the Quality Assurance program of the plant.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

•  Minimum 1 year’s OHS or equivalent (ideally, NEBOSH certification)
•  Certified risk assessor
•  Electrical safety certification (ideally, or willing/able to work towards)
•  Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in industrial plant or similar
•  Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting
•  Demonstrated knowledge of environmental requirements and practices, would be an advantage
•  Experience in working with quality management systems

Desired Skills & Competencies:

•  Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and plant safety procedures
•  High levels of organisational commitment and responsiveness; able and willing to align his/her own behaviour and actions with the needs, priorities and goals of the organisation
•  Highly effective verbal communication skills, including influencing without depending on positional authority
•  Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information
•  Good inter-personal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems.