Safety Manager - Kwambonambi at Sappi

As a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure that the Sappi Safety system is implemented and functional in own and contractor operations
• Assist contractors with the implementation of and compliance with the safety system 
• Fully understand the structure, function and requirements of the Sappi Safety Management System.
• Know the content of the Compliance manual and assist forester with the implementation of the Contractor Safety system
• Be proficient in HIRA and conduct detailed Task Risk assessments and implement mitigation actions
• Communicate and facilitate changes or updates to the Safety System as required
• Understand reporting requirements and analyse trends emerging from reports 
• Use incident trends to identify required action and implement programs to ensure effective intervention reducing incidents and injuries (Own and Contractor ops)
• Conduct, analyze and report on third party audits and ensure follow up on corrective actions from all audits pertaining to Health and Safety
• Measure and analyze injury performance indicators with the objective of introducing continuous improvement in the LTIFR and other injury indexes
• Report monthly on action plans, interventions and progress
• Update Regional Risk assessment for issues raised on plantation/District level 
• Be proficient in the RCAT and corrective action system
• Facilitate submission of reports for all LTI and fatalities
• Conduct H&S audits, open deviations and write reports
• Visit plantations on an adhoc basis and conduct spot checks
• Conduct safety awareness induction training to new contractors
• Monitor personnel safety programs and training
• Coordinate initial first aid scenarios on plantation level
• Facilitate an adequate emergency plan for the Kwambonambi office
• Ensure that all plantation staff are constantly aware of contact details and procedures of closest relevant emergency response services and check procedures during audits 
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety standards and procedures are adhered to
• Liaise with suppliers of safety equipment to keep abreast of technology and equipment development in the safety field 
• Coordinate safety campaigns
• Ensure that the legal requirements (OHS Act/COID Act) are complied with in all respects
• Facilitate the survey and audit process 
• Audit plantation office emergency plans
• Conduct Internal Estate Management and Silviculture RMS Health and Safety Audits on all plantations and relevant contractors 
• Conduct annual internal audits to ensure all OHS/COID Act requirements are met
• Be present and assist at Department of Labour audits on plantation offices and contractors
• Be present and assist with OHSAS 180001, ISO 14001 and SABS external audits and present proof of legal requirements to auditors
• Collect weekly and monthly safety stats
• Coordinate safety IRCA training 
• Ensure registers are maintained
• Ensure documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour/RMA
• Update all legal own staff safety appointments as needed
• Determine and distribute a monthly “safety theme of the month” and SHEQ Alerts
• Attend monthly area management meetings, SHEQ meetings and steering committee meetings

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma Safety Management or related NQF Level 6 qualification in Safety. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree will be an advantage.  
• SAMTRAC course will be an advantage. 
• Computer Literacy is essential (Windows and MS Office). 
• SAP and Isometrix literacy is preferred.
• At  least 5 years relevant experience
• Valid drivers license