Coordinator Safety and Systems at Mondi Group

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Reporting to the Risk Manager, the successful incumbent is to ensure a zero Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) is maintained by providing guidance and advice in safety related matters and implementing and maintaining the safety programme at the Merebank Mill.  

SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years relevant Safety experience
• 5 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERTISE:
Essential:  

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent  

Desirable: 

• B-Tech Safety Management / Relevant Engineering qualification/expertise
• Safety related short courses i.e SAMTRAC/ NEBOSH 
• OHSAS 18001 training

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains the ISO 45001 Health and Safety management system
• Ensures effective application and audits of the  ISO 45001  safety system
• Guide and assist risk assessments within the operations and new projects
• Promotes continuous improvement with regards to safety controls & systems
• Plans and executes safety audits (behavioral & other)
• Liaises with Department of Labor, external authorities and other statutory bodies to ensure legal compliance
• Facilitates and advises on incident investigations both during and after hours
• Ensures that Contractor Companies remain legally compliant – OHS Act and ISO 45001
• Develops and promote safety awareness for employees and contractors
• Generates applicable monthly reports
• Be familiar with the OHS Act, Construction regulations, Rail regulations and interpretation of them – to render advice
• Performs Safety-related training when required
• Generates safety statistics and play a key role in investigations of incidents
• Supports departments fully in any safety-related aspect for the benefit of employee safety as per Service Level Agreement

JOB COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES/SKILLS:

• Computer literacy: MS Office, SAP knowledge
• Good Verbal and written communication skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills, patience with leadership skills
• Good team player and service orientated
• Knowledge of OHSAS 18001 system 
• Must be assertive and target driven