Dangerous Goods Advisor and Transport Sustainability at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To ensuring compliance with national and international regulations related to the transport of dangerous goods by road, rail, air, or sea. 
• To provides expert guidance on classification, packaging, labelling, documentation, and emergency response procedures.
• To provide expert guidance on Dangerous Goods Transport Risk management processes.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor, interpret, and ensure compliance with ADR, IATA, IMDG and the NRTA.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliant and safe transport of product throughout the life cycle.
• Ensure correct classifications of all Dangerous Goods (DG) on site (ADR).  Support Safety Data Sheet authors with section 14 classifications and reviews.
• Take the lead to conduct route risk assessments on site for dangerous goods together with road traffic and Emergency Response Management.
• Advise operations on safer handling procedures for dangerous goods.
• Create and maintain transport emergency cards (Trecards) for all DG products on site.
• Maintain accurate records of DG incidents.
• Provide expert advice during transport incident investigations on site.
• Participate in on site transport risk assessments providing expert support (preventive and corrective controls advise).
• Monthly DG reporting and trend reporting.
• Provide DG requirements during transporter contracting process.
• Conduct monthly second level assurance assessments.
• Recommend improvements to site procedures to ensure continues transporter and safe handling of DG on site.

Stakeholder Management:

• Represent the company in external forums, working groups, and regulatory consultations.
• Communicate complex regulatory and safety information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Collaborate with internal teams stakeholders to ensure regulatory and safety alignment.
• Participate in Sasol technical forums representing SO operations and hosted entities.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Hon/Master’s degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Occupational Hygiene, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in related field
• In-depth knowledge of transport of  Dangerous Goods
• DG advisor certification will be an advantage

Competencies:

• Regulatory Knowledge: Interpretation of national and international transport (DG) legislation (ADR, IATA, IMDG and NRTA)
• Organizational Skills: Managing multiple initiatives simultaneously and keeping track of deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Interacting with technical, regulatory bodies, and internal departments to gather necessary information and provide updates.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read and interpret technical and regulatory requirements.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Assisting stakeholders in compliance with regulatory requirements for Secunda product transport portfolio (Final products, waste and intermediate products)
• Problem Solving: Resolving any issues or discrepancies with regulatory and technical requirements or interpretations.
• Time Management: Prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively to meet deadlines.