SHE Manager - Head Office at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12- Matric or Senior Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Risk, Safety Management or relevant degree or SAMTRAC
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Risk/Safety, Health, Environment and Quality Management.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)

Advantageous:

• Postgraduate qualification in Safety or Risk Management.
• Experience in incident Investigation such as 5-Why, ICAM etc. 

Job Specifications

SHE Operations Management

• Provide input into the development of plans that deliver a SHEQ Resilience Status for the group.
• Assist in the design of detailed BCM (Business Continuity Management Plan) specific to Dis-Chem to cover all kinds of business disruptions.
• Support the implementation of the business strategy and plans for all dimensions of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Execute the health and safety plans & campaigns; inspections of equipment and machinery; and investigations in the workplace according to legal guidelines and risk profiles.
• Ensure full compliance to legislation and policies such as safety related appointments, investigations, and audits.
• Implement risk policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct store visits for compliance checks purposes and ensure full compliance to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security regulations.

Risk Management:

• Perform risk assessments and implement preventive measures.
• Identify potential high risk exposure areas and suggest appropriate mitigation steps.
• Conduct safety inspections and adhere to established operating procedures.
• Set up processes and audits that will ensure business sites are safe from fire, floods, and break-in or any criminal activity.
• Conduct evacuation drills and exercises on how to manage emergency circumstances.
• Co-ordinate and implement the risk management strategy within the business.
• Support the Implementation of the Business Continuity Management Plan with various controls and documentation.
• Manage all contractors onsite and ensure contractor compliance.

Training and Development:

• Train and coach site managers and employees to ensure knowledge of SHEQ roles and responsibilities.
• Support training development for the business and ensure availability of SHE representatives in different business areas.
• Ensure that annual refresher training is implemented to maintain accreditations/certifications.
• Assist to implement a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through developing a hands- on understanding of business and client SHEQ needs and requirements.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships and facilitate compliance with statutory requirements by – Continuous monitoring across all departments; Arranging updates, briefings and training sessions as required.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to assist in developing safety procedures for their areas.
• Liaise with Security Management in respect of compliance with the Security Risk Policy, any physical security, risk, events, and other matters of escalation.
• Ensure effective engagement with Department of Labour and ensuring compliance with Department of Labour by providing documentation timeously.

Reporting:

• Report on Occupational, Health & Safety related activities.
• Track and report on status of actions following SHE audit findings and critical control deviations.
• Ensure that a SHE data management and reporting process are in place.
• Keeps abreast of all current and pending legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety and related legislations, by-laws, and regulations, as well as the relevant Business Policies and responds to changes proactively and appropriately.
• Execute the business reporting requirements and ensure timeous investigation, routing, and reporting of incidents.
• Ensure timeous and accurate capturing of all reporting requirements including risk meetings, BCM meetings, evacuation drills, Lost Time Injury Rate, site visits, etc.
• Consolidate and report on governance, risk, and compliance onsite and provide management with information to evaluate and improve SHEQ performance.
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

Competencies

Essential:

• In Depth Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ related legislation. Knowledge of relevant SHEQ Management Systems (Not limited to ISO 140001, ISO18001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001. ISO 31000 & ISO 27001)
• Follows fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards when committing fiscal resources.
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to solve problems
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Strong leadership Skills
• Builds constructive working relationships characterised by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect. Designs and implements SHEQ guidelines to improve Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Designs and implements SHEQ guidelines to improve Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.

Special conditions of employment:

• Be able to support the business after normal working hours.
• Must be physically fit.
• Be able to travel to different regions when required.
• South African citizen
• MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating
• Driver’s license and own reliable transport 

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account