Safety Project Engineer - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) at Unique Personnel

Job Description    
Key Responsibilities:

Machine Safety Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and monitor protocols to ensure machine safety in line with company and South African standards.

Project & Site Compliance:

• Project and Capex management
• Lead the LOTOTO project, ensuring all activities comply with OSHA and local regulations.
• Conduct regular audits and site inspections to verify adherence to safety standards.

Policy & Training Development:

• Create and update safety policies, procedures, and training programs for staff at all levels.

Risk Assessment & Mitigation:

• Identify potential hazards and implement proactive measures to reduce risks.

Stakeholder Coordination:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external regulators to maintain a unified approach to safety.

Continuous Improvement:

• Stay informed of evolving safety regulations and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Inherent Requirements    

• Degree, in an Engineering discipline (Mechanical Or Electrical Engineering – preferable )
• Qualification/s and/or formal training PMP® 2
• Government Certificate of Competency (GCC) Or Registration as a Professional Engineer PrEng/PrTech
• Recognized diploma/certificate in project management
• Working knowledge of Early Equipment Management (EEM) processes through TPM/WCM
• Core / Functional skills (IT, system experience etc)
• An excellent level of written and spoken English is essential
• Ability to prepare and communicate financial information for business justification
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Projects).

Experience

• Experience working in an industrial environment in Project Management function role for minimum 3 years 
• Excellent technical knowledge of machine operations, electrical requirements and design thinking 
• Extensive experience managing machine safety protocols in line with OSHA and South African standards. 
• Proven track record overseeing projects such as Machine Safety, LOTOTO projects ensuring site compliance and operational safety.
• Skilled in developing, implementing, and updating safety policies, procedures, and training programs for diverse teams.
• Excellent communication skills being able to understand customer requirements, and translate this into a solution through capital expenditure
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments, detailed site audits, and inspections to identify and mitigate hazards effectively.
• Strong collaboration skills, having worked closely with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external regulatory bodies.
• A systematic, logical and analytical approach with attention to detail is important for the compilation and operation of project specifications and technical documentation
• Project management experience to lead, drive and implement projects to identify, reduce or eliminate risk

Other Requirements

• Suitably recognized industry Project Management certification (PMP®.) preferred or experience with established project management methodologies
• Working knowledge of Capital Expenditure requirements planning & processes
• Engineering knowledge related to Early Equipment Management (EEM) or other TPM/WCM methodologies
• Working knowledge of machine safety (CE requirements), safety requirements (OSH Act) and contractor management
• Financial acumen to manage small, medium and large-scale projects from ideation phase through to implementation and execution phase for financial justification, IRR and payback analyses (build the relevant business case)
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Monitor and control all project KPIs throughout the lifecycle of the project as to not deviate from preapproved thresholds
• Have the knowledge in developing and implementing risk management in projects