Safetycloud Auditor, South Africa at SafetySA

Responsibilities

HSE Compliance Auditing

• Conduct comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental audits across general industry and construction environments.
• Evaluate compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act), Construction Regulations, National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and other applicable legislation.
• Assess compliance against NOSA 5-Star requirements and internationally recognized management system standards.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of site HSE Management Systems and related controls.
• Identify non-conformances, areas for improvement, and compliance risks.
• Compile detailed audit reports and monitor implementation of corrective actions.

HSE Management System Development

• Design, develop, implement, and improve integrated HSE Management Systems.
• Develop policies, standards, procedures, and operational frameworks aligned with client requirements.
• Support organizations in achieving compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Assist clients with HSE governance frameworks and compliance strategies.
• Develop site-specific management systems and operational controls.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement across client operations.

Risk Assessment and Risk Management

• Facilitate and conduct Baseline, Issue-Based, and Continuous Risk Assessments.
• Identify safety, health, environmental, and operational hazards.
• Develop practical risk mitigation strategies and control measures.
• Evaluate effectiveness of existing risk controls and recommend improvements.
• Facilitate risk assessment workshops and stakeholder engagements.
• Assist clients in implementing proactive risk management programmes.

Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis

• Lead investigations into HSE incidents, near misses, environmental events, and significant operational incidents.
• Apply recognized investigation methodologies including ICAM, BowTie, TapRooT, or similar systems.
• Identify root causes, contributing factors, and system failures.
• Develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Compile investigation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Support implementation and verification of corrective actions.

HSE Advisory and Consulting Services

• Provide specialist HSE consulting services to clients across multiple industries.
• Advise management teams on compliance obligations and best practice solutions.
• Support implementation of legislative and operational requirements.
• Review and optimize existing management systems and operational controls.
• Provide practical guidance aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor on Health, Safety, Environmental, and risk management matters.

Stakeholder Engagement and Client Management

• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Present audit findings, risk assessments, and recommendations to management teams.
• Facilitate awareness sessions and HSE improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with client personnel to support sustainable improvements.
• Support organizational change initiatives relating to safety culture and compliance.
• Maintain high levels of professionalism and client service excellence.

Reporting and Governance

• Compile audit reports, risk assessment reports, and consulting reports.
• Prepare management summaries and compliance updates.
• Maintain accurate records of audits, inspections, investigations, and client engagements.
• Present findings to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic HSE improvement initiatives.
• Ensure documentation is maintained according to governance requirements and company standards.

Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Additional qualifications in Occupational Hygiene, Environmental Management, Construction Safety, or Risk Management will be advantageous.

Professional Registrations

• Registered with SAIOSH (South African Institute of Occupational Safety and Health).
• SACPCMP registration as a Construction Health and Safety Professional or Construction Health and Safety Manager will be advantageous.
• Any relevant professional HSE registration will be advantageous.

Certifications

• ISO 45001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• ISO 14001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• SAMTRAC qualification.
• COMSOC 1 and COMSOC 2 certifications.
• Formal certification in incident investigation methodologies such as ICAM, BowTie, TapRooT, or equivalent.
• Additional HSE, environmental, risk management, or auditing certifications will be advantageous.

Experience

• Minimum 5-8 years' experience in HSE management, auditing, consulting, or compliance roles.
• Proven experience conducting HSE audits and compliance assessments.
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE Management Systems from inception.
• Experience within both General Industry and Construction sectors.
• Experience facilitating risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to management and executive stakeholders.
• Experience working across multiple operational environments and client sites.

Skills

• Strong auditing, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Excellent report writing and documentation capabilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and consulting skills.
• Ability to interpret legislation, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and electronic reporting systems.

Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations.
• Strong knowledge of Construction Regulations.
• Strong understanding of the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA).
• Knowledge of environmental compliance requirements and authorization processes.
• Advanced knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.
• Understanding of NOSA 5-Star requirements and auditing methodologies.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks and hazard identification processes.
• Understanding of incident investigation methodologies and root cause analysis principles.
• Knowledge of safety culture development and behavioural safety principles.

Other Requirements

• Valid Code B driver's licence.
• Own reliable vehicle.
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout South Africa.
• Ability to work on remote client sites when required.

High degree of professional ethics and commitment to company values:

• Integrity
• Courage
• Care
• Passion
• Innovation
• Accountability
• Preference will be given to Employment Equity candidates.