Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Officer (SHEQ) at Border Management Authority

Description

The successful candidate will render the following functions:

 SHE

• Create and implement workplace health and plans and procedures.
• Carrying out safety risks assessments prior to starting a new project/s.
• Evaluate health and safety practice and procedures for risk assessment and following legal guidelines.
• Assist with the Occupational Health and safety training (OHS).
• Inspect equipment for unsafe workplace conditions.
• Monitor employee conformity to safety laws and policies.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to find cause and take prevention measures for further incidents.
• Handle worker's compensation claims in the event of a workplace accident.
• Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues.
• Compile Safety files for head office and ports of entry.
• Conduct monthly OHS inspections and compile reports together with the appointed site OHS representatives.

Stakeholder Management Support  

•  Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders.
• Attend industry related forums, conferences, and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.
• Assist Facilities Management with tasks provided to the official. 
• Attend OHS Port and Regional Committes.
• Support the appointed service provider providing OHS and ergonomics at Ports of entry.

Governance, Risk and Compliance 

• Ensure the development and implementation of the risk register.
• Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
• Assist in the development of the risk register.
• Update risks register in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Conduct monthly OHS inspections and submit monthly and quarterly to the supervisors.

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Safety Management / and Ergonomics Management.
• 4 years' experience at supervisory in occupational health and safety and/or environmental management.

Knowledge

• Border Management Authority Act,2020
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Environmental regulations
• Ergonomics Management

Professional registration or license requirements

• SAIOSHA; TECHSAIOSH or any other professional bodies

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License