SHE Manager - Durban at AVI Limited

• The purpose of the role is to oversee all safety, health and environmental matters to ensure that this site complies, at a minimum, with all statutory requirements. The role includes the management of fire and security risks and waste management for the site.                                                                                                              

Line Manager: Operations Executive

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Safety

• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including: Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage programs to reduce risks to acceptable levels .
• Behaviour based safety program implemented.
• Visible safety leadership, including; red tagging, housekeeping, signage update programs.
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses.
• Maintain site ISO 45000 accreditation.
• Schedule monthly Safety meetings and manage resultant actions.
• Contractor management including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control.
• Visitor induction.
• Manage occupational surveys and resultant actions for correction e.g. dust, heat, noise, asbestos, ergonomic, illumination etc. surveys and assessments.
• Conduct operational risk assessments (HIRA), identify opportunities for improvement, and manage resultant actions.
• Allocate responsibilities to areas within plant for housekeeping and red tagging exercises
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Monitor and manage the cost of PPE.
• Conduct or organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid and fire fighting.
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required.
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant.
• Participate in plant SHE cross-audits within NBL.

Health

• Monitor and manage the Occupation Health Clinic and report on monthly statistics.
• Monitor and manage the onsite Laundry, and reconcile accounts.
• Manage any occupational health risks and reports as required.
• Identify trends and risks relating to health
• Manage garment contractor service level
• Environmental and facilities audits (Lighting, Noise, Air, ablutions etc.)

Environmental and waste management

• Maintain site ISO14000 accreditation.
• List and manage aspect and impacts relating to environmental requirements.
• Manage waste management contractor and report on performance.
• Manage effluent treatment plant contractor and report on performance.
• Perform reconciliation of recycling rebates and implement practises to reduce total waste to landfill and improve site sustainability practises.
• Manage and report on water and energy usage and implement programs to improve sustainability practises.
• Manage environmental systems and legislation to ensure site compliance.

Fire and Security risk

• Mange Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site.
• Conduct drills for Fire and other risk scenarios.
• Manage Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests.
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits.
• Achieve and maintain site ASIB compliance.
• Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring.
• Responsibility for the access control system maintenance.
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site.
• Monitor and manage the security contractor.
• Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit the monthly Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) report.
• Prepare and submit the monthly Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) operational review report.
• Prepare and submit the Quarterly risk report.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in similar role

Qualifications:

• Tertiary qualification Diploma or Degree in OHS from a recognised university
• ISO 18000 (45000) and ISO 14000 auditor status

Additional Requirements:

• Formal training and auditor status in an integrated Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) programme (e.g. ISO 45000)
• Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
• Strong organisational or administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows based programmes to include Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Strong teamwork skills
• Previous experience in a similar role/environment is essential
• Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees
• Previous food manufacturing experience preferred

Competencies:

• Meeting Deadlines
• Minimising Risk
• Resolving Conflict
• Staying Composed
• Setting Direction
• Making Decisions
• Influencing Others
• Thinking Rationally

Closing Date 31 May 2023