Risk Technician - Umkomaas at Sappi

As a Risk Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Conduct various internal and external audits (contractor audits, Supplier or Vendor audits, ISO Audit Safety Compliance audits.
• Follow-up on findings to ensure closure and implementation of corrective or preventative action
• Enforce compliance to life-saving rules, and legal, procedural, and other requirements and initiate disciplinary processes for non-compliance
• Provide technical advice to Management, Engineering, Contractors, and Employees mill-wide to ensure compliance with the OHS Act, Construction Regulations, SANS codes, policies, and other legislation
• Seek and recommend new methods procedures or standards for implementation/integration in or with existing systems/modules to improve Sappi’s compliance with World-Class standards
• Perform individual investigations and work with the Department of Labour to investigate undesired events, by gathering information to determine the underlying causes for; Personnel injuries/occupational illness/property damage incidents, reportable injuries/fatalities, toxic chemical release, or spillages
• Conduct informal checks on procedures, and work instructions and ensure that the plants adhere to the correct procedures for issuing General Work Permits
• Assist with general Mill induction, orientation, SHEQ awareness programs, and site-specific inductions. Assist in the determination of the correct safety training
• Facilitate Root Cause Analysis for Employee or Contractor injuries assist in compiling reports and facilitate weekly incident review meetings
• Perform the SHEQ superintendent functions for a portfolio of business areas as required
• Compile weekly and monthly safety statistics reports and ensure accurate record-keeping for all incidents

What are we looking for?

• NQF Level 6 in Safety Management while NQF Level 7 in Safety Management would be advantageous
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience in Pulp and Paper/Chemical Environment within a Safety environment.
• Knowledge of ISO Systems
• Certificates in HIRA, RCAT, and ISO auditing