Manager: Safety & Health at Telkom

Core Description
    

• Provide leadership and guidance in terms of Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Management to Telkom Group and its subsidiaries, employees, infrastructure, operations, facilities and assets in line with industry best practice. Accountable and responsible to implement and oversee the OHS related components of the integrated infrastructure and OHS strategy through OHS policies and procedures. Responsible for putting measures in place to ensure all OHS related governance, compliance and legislative requirements are adhered to by all employees (permanent and non-permanent), sub-contractors, suppliers and service providers. Provide leadership to the OHS team and ensure optimum performance.

Competencies    
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

• Occupational Health and Safety Act; COID Act; Environmental Management Act; Incident Management; OHS Legislation and Legislative Terminology;
• Governance Compliance; Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning; Report Writing; Deep and proven knowledge of Workplace industry best practices and trends; Risk Mitigation

FUNCTIONAL SKILLS

• Conflict management; Auditing and Risk Management techniques; Disaster recovery techniques; OHS and security performance metrics; OHS Risk Management; Policy and Process Management; Resource Management and Scheduling; Financial Acumen including budgeting; Strategy & Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership; Business Performance and Delivery Relationship Management; Corporate Governance & Compliance; Personal Mastery

FUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES

• Thought Leadership: Developing strategies/ Providing insights; Generating ideas; Examining information; Adopting practical approaches
• Market Leadership: Developing expertise; Interacting with people; Understanding people; Seizing opportunities
• Business Leadership: Pursuing goals; Upholding Standards; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities
• People Leadership: Making decisions; Empowering individuals; Challenging ideas; Directing people; Convincing people; Interacting with people
• Personal Leadership: Embracing change; Thinking positively; Showing composure; Understanding people; Valuing individuals; Team working
• Values Aligned with Telkom Values; Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership; Corporate Governance & Compliance

Job Responsibilities    

•  Provide input into an integrated Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) strategy for Telkom
•  Provide technical expertise, leadership, and support for all OHS initiatives
•  Ensure the development, planning, and implementation of OHS policies and procedures in compliance with local Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS-Act) and other legislative bodies' rules and regulations
•  Compile and manage the OHS budget
•  Provide leadership and direction to the OHS division to ensure effective and efficient OHS operations
•  Provide input to development of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plan; and ensure implementation and administration thereof
•  Provide input to OHS the implementation plan
•  Execute relevant programs throughout the entire organization that will ensure the entrenchment of a world-class OHS compliance culture.
•  Compile and analyse OHS trend reports and ensure the implementation of preventative measures.
•  Develop required annual OHS plans and reports for submission to the required legislative bodies
•  Ensure the optimization, effectiveness and efficiency of all OHS aspects of Telkom Group and subsidiaries facilities.
•  This includes leveraging technology and systems to create processes and support systems that are sustainable and scalable.
•  Implementation of a consistent Safety,Health & Environment (SHE), Management framework that supports the achievement of Telkom's overall objectives
•  Provide inputs to policy, supporting guidance & procedures on SHE management to be applied across Telkom, to the Gyrogroup Audit & Risk
• Committees
•  Execute OHS related risk management activities across Telkom, ensuring OHS Policy statements are met
•  Audit Telkom policies, processes, practices and tools to ensure adherence to legislative requirements
•  Drive adherence to relevant SHE and wellness legislation, policies and procedures
•  Ensure the operational management of OHS inspections and IOD's
•  Responsible and accountable for effectively leading, managing and developing the OHS team to ensure execution excellence
•  Support the development of divisional budget, expenditure and performance reporting
•  Direct and oversee implementation of the division work plan, assigned work, activities, and projects
•  Partner with HR, IT, Procurement and other Shared Services groups in the delivery of coordinated solutions to internal customers.

Qualifications    

• Relevant 3-year degree/ diploma (NQF level 6) e.g. in OHS Management and Risk & Compliance

Experience    

• 5 Years relevant experience in OHS field, of which at least 2 years on supervisory level in a comparable large company

Special Requirements    

• Willing to work extraordinary hours when required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Travel nationally to support business units in the regions.