Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Manager at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)

About the job:

The CSIR has a vacancy for Safety, Security, Health, and Environment Manager in the CSIR Conferencing and Accommodation(C&A) Portfolio. The incumbent will manage all aspects of Safety, Security, Health and Environment for the Conferencing and Accommodation group. He/she will develop Health and Safety plans, prepare, and enforce policies, evaluate practices and procedures to ensure compliance within the legislative guidelines and providing support to the C&A Group. This position is based in Pretoria.

Key responsibilities:

• Present events at the City Joint Operations Committee for compliance, train staff, conduct evacuation drills and implement corrective actions of the Conferencing and Accommodation Group. Evaluate effectiveness of the SSHE management systems and processes in achieving the C & A strategic goals;

Leadership

• Develop SSHE strategies and operational plans and foster a culture that promotes positive support for implementation of SHE Policies and related procedures;
• Plan for the overall management of SSHE, deciding priorities, and establishment of adequate systems and performance standards;
• Assess and lead the C&A Group to comply to all OHS Act, SASREA Legislation and Standards as far as reasonably practicable;
• Prepare and assist for C&A Group SHE audits, ensuring the compliance in the group;
• Engage with internal and external clients to advise on planned venue setups, safety and security plans and submissions to local government for permits and other council services. Advise Clients on Health Safety Security Environment related issues around their events;
• Identify all customer VIP and high-level security or safety needs proactively and personally oversee all arrangements to cater for such;

Operations

• Monitor and evaluate Health Safety Security Environmental risks during setups, event and breakdowns and implementing measures for mitigation as and when required;
• Oversee the drawing up of and review and approve floorplans and exhibition stand designed in terms of safety legislation and space planning requirements and use these as tools to assist in the selling of venues and the planning and safe setup of client events;
• Oversee the compliance and submission of safety files for events to the City of Tshwane Joint Operations Committee to obtain timeous City Council approval of events;
• Approve all necessary safety and setup documentation from exhibitors and communication thereof;
• Manage the relationship and service of CSIR Security for the C&A Group facilities and clients. Coordinate with Main Campus security on event specific requirements as and when access is required to the centre;
• Perform ongoing Risk assessments and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions;
• Prepare and assist for C&A Group SHE audits, ensuring the compliance in the group;

Record Keeping

• Maintain records of all client and subcontractor related safety documentation: JOC files, event contractor induction registers, attendance registers held with ESSPC and SAPS for events as well as minutes of the meetings;

Other

• Establish the CSIR C&A workplace health & safety committee, participate in SHE meetings and advice on measures to mitigate threats, risks and prevent losses;

Human Resource Management

• Manage, mentor, coach and play an advisory role for staff growth and development;
• Conduct performance management contracting and reviews for all staff at the recommended periods, for the purpose of managing and improving both individuals’ performance and service delivery;
• SHEQ Perform duties and take responsibility for SHEQ matters within department and embed a culture of SHE awareness and compliance amongst staff;

Qualifications, skills and experience:

• A National Diploma in Health and Safety management;
• A minimum of three years’ experience in the event industry in the relevant position with specific experience in Event Safety, Health and Security of VIP Management;
• Recognised SSHE certificates or Diploma;
• Driver’s license is required;
• Knowledge of relevant SHE legislations such as SASREA Legislation and Standards, OHSAS 18001/ ISO 45001, ISO 14001;
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with other departments;
• Computer literacy;
• Strong teamwork ;
• Ability to remain calm under pressure;
• Customer service orientation;
• Assertiveness;
• Attention to detail;
• Conflict resolution;
• Customer service orientation;
• Decisiveness and action orientation;
• Influencing and negotiation;
• Investigative orientation;
• Problem solving;
• Resilience, perseverance and stress-management;a
• Strategic thinking and decision making.

Closing date: 29 February 2024