Ops Specialist: Safety, Health & Environment at Telkom

Core Description

• Provide subject matter expertise on Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental management to Telkom Group and its Subsidiaries, and employees in the region.
• Enforce and ensure compliance to Safety and Environmental Acts and other applicable legal requirements and Telkom Group SHE policies, standards, and processes by conducting site audits & inspections and contractor management.
• Execute OHS related risk management activities in the Region, conduct OHS training for employees and contractors and Injury on Duty (IOD) process management. 

Job Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Internal: support regional Executives & Management team and assist in setting up SHE structures in the region.
• External: Engage with external customers (such as Department of Labour, service providers and contractors to ensure safety requirements are met.

SHE compliance Audits and Inspections

• Develop regional Audit plan based on regional high-risk areas and non-compliances.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments for the region, compile and submit audit report to management/ safety committee/ clients.
• Identify long outstanding or recurring non-compliances.
• Monitor compliance progress/receive notice of intent.

Contractor Management

• Conduct contractor SHE audits, and enforce OHS compliance with regulatory requirements, and Telkom policies and procedures.
• Review and approve safety documents and safety files for contractors.
• Develop and monitor contractor compliance programme.

Provide SHE Subject Matter Expertise

• Identified and evaluate training needs, in conjunction with the HRBPs.
• Lead and support regional safety starts with me campaigns and safety improvement initiatives.
• Keep abreast of Safety, health & environment legislation and regulations and advise business.
• Develop and review Telkom Group SHE procedures and standard operating procedures and enforce compliance.

IOD management

• Facilitate and lead the investigations investigation and root cause analysis as per the Incident Investigation and Reporting procedure.
• Ensure that the Injury on Duty (IOD) procedures are complied with, and that IOD documentation is timeously submitted to the Compensation fund. 
• Assist and support HRBPs and line management on wellness days. 

Core 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; Interpersonal; Corporate Governance & Compliance; Personal Mastery

Competencies (Behaviour)

• Professionalism; Integrity; Emotional maturity; Trustworthiness; Team player; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities; Challenging ideas; Showing composure; Values Aligned with company Values

Certifications

• None

Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma

Experience

• 3 Years relevant experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety, Health and/or Environment Management.

Special Requirements

• Valid Drivers license
• Ability to work long hours as and when required
• Willing to travel

Physical Requirements

• None