Health & Safety Manager at Bidvest Tank Terminals

Job Advert Summary    

• Bidvest Tank Terminals has an opportunity for a Health & Safety Manager. This opportunity exists within the SHE Department, based in Durban, reporting to the SHE Manager. The incumbent in this position will plan, coordinate, implement and maintain Health and Safety management systems, promoting a safe and healthy work environment and complying with all relevant legislation, codes of practice, customer requirements, and certification requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Safety Management or equivalent
• A relevant management qualification would be advantageous
• SAMTRAC qualification would be an added advantage
• Minimum 5 years Health & Safety experience – preferably in the chemical/petro-chemical industry
• Minimum 2 years supervisory or management experience
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety systems (ISO 45001, ISO14001)
• Project/Construction management experience would be advantageous
• Good understanding of all industry-specific regulations
• Preparation and management of budgets

Duties and Responsibilities    

• Implement the Health & Safety strategy for the Region
• Provide input from a Health & Safety and Security perspective into the company’s business plans
• Manage the implementation and maintenance of international standards such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISGOTT for the region
• Submit monthly management reports as per business requirements
• Ensure that his/her department has the right structures and resources in place to deliver the necessary Health & Safety and Security efficiencies
• Effective and efficient management of all human resources under his/her control to reduce costs, improve Health & Safety compliance, performance and improve the effectiveness of clinic services to the region
• Maintain internal and external stakeholder relations
• Create and maintain positive workplace relationships
• Manage Health & Safety budget for the Region
• Ensure that the company's limits of authority within his/her area of responsibility is strictly adhered to
• Mentor, coach and develop employees by building individual and team competence to meet set goals and objectives
• Create and maintain positive workplace relationships and communication
• Ensure skills development plan is developed and implemented
• Ensure that all IR and ER issues are appropriately and timeously dealt with
• Ensure compliance with basic conditions of employment
• Ensure that team and individual performance charters are in place, and that quarterly performance reviews are done
• Ensure that all incidents/NCRs relevant to SH are reported, investigated, and learning is disseminated
• Ensure that all incidents are reported to the correct stakeholders in terms of all contractual agreements
• Responsible for the incident investigations for safety and health related incidents
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and other industry-applicable legislation
• Ensure the site complies with company IMS requirements
• Make recommendations for any changes in operational procedures which will improve safe working conditions, as covered in safety audits
• Ensure communication and implementation of all legislative changes applicable to the SHE department and region
• Participates in all audits and ensures that audit findings relating to Health & Safety are effectively closed out
• Ensure that the departmental risk register is always kept up to date and submitted to the SHE manager
• Ensure that IMS Programmes are in place and properly managed
• Ensure accurate record systems and statistics about incidents, etc., are maintained and reported on IsoMetrix as and when required
• Responsible for effective management of the Company Clinic
• Ensure MHI Risk assessment is conducted 5-yearly or whenever there is any significant change in operations
• Communicate to authorities, interested and affected parties with respect to legal compliance, operating standards, Section 30 reports, Legislative permits, etc.
• Update records of biological monitoring and discuss results with Dr and HR, and address problem areas
• Effectively manage Contractor SH performance and ensure proper management of contractor safety files
• Manage and coordinate Fire Safety Risk assessments and corresponding control measures
• Manage all site emergency events and ensure emergency equipment, including the fire truck, is adequately maintained
• Manage the activities of the Safety watchers in terms of Confined Space entry and Hot work permits
• Execute any other responsibility that is legal and lawful and is in the best interest of the Company

Knowledge, skills and abilities required

• Leadership skills and ability to motivate staff to excel
• Ability to plan, organise, prioritise, and multi-task
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Ability to work under pressure
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent understanding of the OHS Act and other industry-applicable legislation
• Ability to interact with and influence external and internal stakeholders

Deadline:15th May,2026