Project Manager: Safety, Health and Environmental at Coega

Duties:

Project Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Services

• Participate in and advise on project management activities in all project phases from project preparation, initiation, briefing, concept and feasibility; design development; tender documentation and procurement; construction documentation and management of project close-out.
• Set project sustainability standards and specifications, during project planning, construction and operations.
• Provide expert advice based on knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements at all levels.,
• Lead project services to attain organisational objectives and targets, minimising negative social and environmental impacts.
• Provide guidance in the implementation and management of SHEQ certifications.
• Undertake critical task analysis and risk assessment prior to allocated construction activities.
• Evaluate and approve Principal Contractors’ SHE Files prior to the commencement of planned activities.
• Communicate with different role-players, Interested and Affected Parties, (I&AP’s) including stakeholders within local, provincial, and national government.
• Conduct monthly inspections or audits during construction work activities.
• Manage and complete where applicable a process for an application of a construction works permit as per requirements by Department of Employment and Labour.
• Manage and ensure availability of budget to meet the organisational objectives within the construction environment.
• Manage, and guide Health and Safety Practitioners: where applicable in key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve organisational objectives.
• Manage incident reporting and investigative processes.
• Lead tenant monitoring, compliance and enforcement regarding adherence to SHE norms and standards and Environmental Authorisation requirements.

Sustainability integration and measurement

• Fulfill the role of Sustainability Business Unit Risk Champion, and undertake periodic sector-wide risk assessment and lead business-unit level  planning reviews and management controls; the development and tracking of a risk register, and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Support and partner with tenants in developing, managing and disclosing social and environmental impact programmes.
• Lead the business unit level performance planning, and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
• Lead the development of the organisation’s Sustainability Report, including all data and systems related requirements to ensure veracity of corporate sustainability disclosures.
• Lead the preparation, development and implementation of sustainability and climate change related projects and interventions across various thematic areas and collaborate internally with other managers and units to ensure integration and measurement of sustainability outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Postgraduate Degree in the Occupational Health and Safety domain; Construction related Qualification; and/or a Postgraduate qualification in Environmental Management or climate change related domain;
• At least minimum of 5 years’ experience in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Construction Industry;
• Valid proof of Registration as a Construction Health and Safety Officer or Construction Health and Safety Manager and Construction Health and Safety Agent with SACPCMP will be advantageous; registration with natural/environmental sciences bodies would be an added advantage (SACNASP or EAPASA);
• Must have knowledge in environmental and social impact assessment;
• Knowledge and experience in ESG reporting is essential and experience in implementing social development programmes will be an added advantage;
• Must have knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018;
• Must have a valid driver’s license;
• Ability to work independently;
• Must have good problem-solving skills
• The capability to work well with other people and without close supervision;
• Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively;
• Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences;
• Organisational knowledge in service delivery, principles, PFMA, BCEA, UIF, EEA, NEMA, OHSA, COIDA, strategic planning, annual performance plan, policies, and procedures, SHE programmes.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS

• Construction related risks are appropriately managed and controlled.
• Sustainability risks (environmental, social, economic and climate risks) are appropriately managed and controlled to ensure CDC’s sustainability.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant Legislations, Regulations, etc.
• Continuous improvement of the SHE Programme and on site compliance.
• Improved Contractors’ turn-around time on non-conformance and incidents.
• Proactive management of SHE issues.
• Achievement of world class safety standards on all CDC sites.
• Continuous monitoring of investor/tenant activities in respect of promoting adherence to SHE and EA requirements, and emissions reductions targets.

Furthermore, you are to ensure that:

• You are aware of and have access to the CDC’s SHE Management System (SHEMS).
• You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC’s SHEMS.
• You are aware of legislative and regulatory changes and developments in the sector and those sectors relevant to the operations of the CDC.
• You are aware of the domestic and global policy environment and trends in the sectors relevant to the operations and long-term sustainability of the CDC.
• You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
• You ensure that the company’s housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility.
• You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the SHE Program Manager as soon as possible.
• You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format.
• You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC’s emergency plan.
• You communicate to the SHE Program Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes.
• You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken to rectify a SHE matters.
• You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC’s internal and external SHEMS audits.
• Liaise with regulators on SHE matters.
• Offer advice to the Unit Head and Executive Manager on SHE related matters.