SHE Chief Safety Officer at Sasol

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• This position will render a service to SASOL Mining- Sasol Coal Supply Plant to enable, support and facilitate the safe and responsible execution of Mining operations towards zero harm and sustainability through a proactive safety approach

FUNCTIONAL OUTPUTS

CORE ELEMENTS OF JOB

• Delivery targets (e.g. tons, products, service)
• Monitor and respond proactively to hazards in the workplace
• Conduct Sasol Coal Supply’s key deliverables i.e. Six Essentials, LSR and High care High standards
• Update SCS Risk profile and monitor the trends with an aim of identifying improvement opportunities.
• Conduct hazard identification in the workplace.
• Facilitate safety related risk assessments.
• Lead incident investigations and facilitate the in-loco investigations.
• Facilitate RCA's.
• Assist with the identification and management of change.
• Conduct Critical control and Critical Control system verifications.
• Report to the DMRE all reportable accidents.
• Analyse and give trend analysis of Incidents.
• Ensure that the IsoMetrix system is maintained
• Arrange and Manage safety files for SP

Quality results (agreed standards/compliance)

• Participate in the weekly planning with the Line Supervisors
• Participate in Service Provider audits on site to check compliance to SHE File requirements
• Participate in safety system audits, e.g. Logbook audits, lock-out audits, legal appointment audits, insurance engineer’s audits etc.
• Provide input during risk assessments to ensure safety issues are identified.
• Provide advice on the selection and use of specific PPE.
• Participate in the respective Safety forums.
• Participate in the roll out of the Safety Improvement Plan and report updates as required.

Leadership and growth results

• Portray the enterprise values and goals at all times.
• Execute own and team competency development.
• Coach team and others on safety.
• Continuously develop extensive knowledge relating to the field of work and personal mastery in technical skills application.
• Keep the team abreast of all new developments as it relates to the MHSA and Regulations.
   

Management Results

• Ensure that self and team meet targets, due dates and quality standards.
• Plan and execute according to your performance contract.
• Manage adhoc requests and tasks.
• Review policies, standards and procedures.

Customer and relationship results

• Establish and maintain relevant networks
• Team and colleague communication
• Ensure the availability of all relevant information

Innovation and improvement results

• Identify, evaluate and recommend improvement opportunities
• Conduct broad scanning in an attempt to identify best practice opportunities.
• Input into the compilation of new and the revision of existing safety procedures and instructions.
• Readily share information and knowledge with peers.  

Leadership competencies:

• Ensuring continuous personal growth and development.
• Creating and innovating.
• Building relationships and networking.
• Adapting and responding to change.
• Facilitating transformation and change.
• Facilitating continuous improvement.
• Thinking and interacting globally.
• Upholding corporate image and reputation.
• Manage Safety Officers and ensure the administration of the Safety department is up to date.
   

MAJOR CHALLENGES / PROBLEM SOLVING

• In-depth knowledge of, as well as application of various sets of legal requirements (SHE related requirements, MHSA, etc.)
• Highly unionised (multi-union) environment in which union and employee engagement is critical
• Ensure that Production team is provided with practical assistance to operations in order to implement relevant procedures, toolkits, processes and systems to achieve the desired maturity level it SHE and enforce Integrated Planning.
   

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

• The Safety department renders a service in the Sasol Coal Supply Plant environment.
• It is a high pressure, production environment, governed by various legal requirements
• It is a highly unionized environment (multi-unions) and engagement with all unions and employees are critical
• Complex interfaces with contractors and suppliers also exist
• Information from various sources needs to be considered to ensure legal compliance
   

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• In addition to a pre-employment medical examination, some positions may require a physical fitness assessment as part of the normal selection criteria.
• Driver’s license

Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma in Safety Management:
• 5 years total coal mining experience as a Safety Officer.
• Computer Literate

OR

• B. Tech or alternative degree in Safety Management:
• 3 year's coal mining experience
• Must be in possession of a valid driver's license and own transport
• Computer Literate