Regional Head of HSE for Infrastructure development - Western Cape at Teraco

Main Function of the Job 
Management of the HSE Department 

 Assist with management of the Cairnmead or any 3rd Party Contractor appointed for Teraco Operational Infrastructure Management Projects in Western Cape region.

Teraco Project H&S Champion 

•  Updating, review and verification of Teraco HSE Infrastructure Development specification for existing sites.
•  Drive the Teraco Health, Safety and Environmental Specification requirements. 

HSE Management

•  Ensure a focused professional level of engagement with enterprise and other clients in terms of HSE.
•  Ensure Western Cape region wide adherence and compliance regarding OHS Act and relevant legal and statutory requirements.
•  Chairing and managing of HSE weekly meetings, monthly Top contractors’ meetings, Client management meetings and Ad-hoc meetings, in the Western Cape region as required with all HSE stakeholders.
•  Set direction for effective occupational health, safety and environmental management and appropriate workplace wellbeing.
•  Assist with the monitoring, evaluating and review existing, new, and upcoming occupational health, safety and environmental legislation and ensure that the Teraco has systems and procedures in place to meet applicable legal and statutory compliance and other requirements. Compile and/or review HSE policies, procedures, work instructions, inductions and processes for publishing and implementation.
•  Work proactively with operational Data Centre’s and OIMP Project managers in the Western Cape region and other key staff to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of occupational health, safety, environment, and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.
•  Ensure that rigorous HSE risk assessment and HSE incident management systems are in place and followed across the Western Cape region. 
•  Assist with HSE Internal and External departmental audits including close-out actions for the Western Cape region.
•  Assist the Environmental Officer with Environmental inspections as requested from time to time.
•  Support Teraco Western Cape region with implementation and management of ISO 45001:2018 system or Teraco Management system.
•  Ensure all HSE audit findings in the Western Cape region is resolved within the required timelines.
•  Drive resolution of all HSE action plans in Western Cape region.
•  Lead, coach and enable the HSE stakeholders in the Western Cape region to support the delivery of the change programme including equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage their site’s using best practices.
•  Ensure effective implementation of current health, safety, and environmental policies & procedures during the implementation of new data centre sites in the Western Cape. Assist with RFS audits and close out requirements. 

Reporting and Report Approval

•  Review and approval of all HSE related incidents.
•  Compile monthly Teraco HSE month end report as required.
•  Review client specific HSE reports and approve prior to release.
•  Provide input for contractor HSE performance in Western Cape region, give feedback to identified stakeholders.

Requirements
SKILLS REQUIREMENT

•  A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of occupational health, safety, and environmental and risk management. 
•  A comprehensive knowledge of Organisational “applicable’’ occupational health, safety and environmental legislation, standards (i.e., SANS) code of good practices and OHSA (Occupational Health and Safety Administration – UK). 
•  Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on occupational health, safety, and environmental risk management issues.
•  Knowledge of workplace wellbeing initiatives and how they add value to an organisation.
•  Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are completed within time constraints. 
•  Resilience and proven ability to deliver.
•  A proven leader.
•  Prior staff management experience and can demonstrate ability to effectively develop and performance manage staff.
•  Good written and verbal communication skills.
•  Active listening – ability to understand requirements.
•  Proactive problem solver.
•  Ability to work independently & a positive team player.
•  Self-motivated, self-confident, and self-driven.
•  High level of energy.
•  Ability to multi-task.
•  High attention to detail. 
•  Ability to work under pressure. Be resilient and remain professional under a high stress environment.
•  Responsible for continued learning and self-development.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

•  Experience in training, coaching, and mentoring to develop health and safety knowledge and expertise.
•  Experience of successfully managing multiple sites.
•  Line Management experience including providing positive support, advice, and encouragement in colleague’s development. 
•  Be familiar with the South African market and be able to demonstrate some previous experience in the Data Centre Management. 
•  ISO accredited auditor.
•  Bachelor’s degree in Disaster and Safety Management or National Diploma in Safety Management 
•  Minimum of 10+ years working experience within a Health and Safety management role. 
•  At least 5 years’ HSE experience in the construction of Data Centres.
•  Understanding of South African Legislation relating to HSE e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act etc.
•  Knowledge on Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental equipment standards.
•  Exposure to international client centric approach.