Manager: Health & Safety at Auditor-General of South Africa

Roles & Responsibilities

Strategic Function

• Develop an overall strategy of continuous improvement for health and
• safety management initiatives i.e. governance, risk management and
• compliance for all AGSA premises/business units.
• Develop and implement strategies to address Occupational, Health and Safety conditions and promote workplace wellness, and employee productivity.
• Provide technical expertise, strategic leadership, and support for all AGSA’s various facilities on regulatory compliance issues in health, safety and environment.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Implement a safety culture at the AGSA.

Product Management

• Develop and implement corporate Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks and procedures including going green to ensure compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety Act.
• Enforce compliance with Occupational, Health and Safety policies/ frameworks/ procedures within AGSA.
• Ensure adherence to all safety, health and environmental practices and requirements.
• Establish and coordinate Occupational, Health and Safety Committees.
• Oversee and direct injury-on-duty (IOD) cases during and after working hours.
• Report and assist on all injuries on duty and occupational diseases
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and procedures for various scenarios.
• Coordinate regular drills and exercises to ensure preparedness for emergencies.
• Act as the primary point of contact during safety emergencies and coordinate the AGSA’s response
• Oversee the investigation of incidents, accidents, and near-misses, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• Coordinate and develop disaster management plans within AGSA.
• Provide expert advice during audits, ensuring conformance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other applicable regulations.
• Ensure proactive risk identification.
• Conduct continual safety audits to check that all safety requirements are being met.
• Develop, implement and maintain an accurate and up to date data management system regarding Occupational, Health and Safety activities.
• Deliver in collaboration with stakeholders, educational programs on workplace health and/or safety & security.
• Integrate safety principles and legal requirements into workspace design.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Engage with the Safety champions to embed a AGSA Safety Culture.
• Report and escalate all non-compliance incidents to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with relevant Business Units to ensure that Occupational, Health and Safety findings and recommendations are integrated into the overall Occupational, Health and Safety strategy of the AGSA.
• Advise management and employees on Occupational Health and Safety related matters.
• Deliver safety training sessions and workshops for employees and leaders to ensure a high level of preventive mindset.
• Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities.

People Management

• Facilitate safety meetings, ensuring all workers are informed about Occupational, Health and Safety risks, preventive measures, and the latest health and safety protocols.
• Support the business unit transformation/ culture plans.
• Support the management team regarding centre management and other people related tasks.

Financial management and operational management

• Ensure compliance to AGSA policies and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures.
• Manage the portfolio budget, income and cost to ensure adherence to the required financial performance standards for the portfolio.

Other responsibilities (Applicable to All JD’s)

• Perform and/or manage other projects, tasks and assignments not stipulated on the Job description as and when required.

Skills, Experience & Education

• This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Environmental Science or relevant Qualification with a Professional Certification in Safety Management Certificate (SAMTRAC).

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety environment