SHEQ Manager - Limpopo at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To lead the SHEQ Team in providing a totally integrated SHEQ function to the site and to influence Site Management to embed a culture of SHEQ excellence.  With due regard to relevant SHEQ and other related legislative requirements, best practice alignment and identification of critical SHEQ focus areas through the up-keep and analysis of existing integrated site and group SHEQ activities, demonstrate expert leadership by empowering site line management and workers to adopt a culture of Zero Tolerance toward non-compliance with the ultimate goal of achieving Zero Harm.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to the business, financial and legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the Department through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to analyse, identify trends, initiate, mitigate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE 

Manage the Department:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
  • Labour complement in line with budget
  • Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Department
• Manage performance against set targets and competencies
  • Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS 

Customer Relations:

• Maintain and improve relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ensure customer and supplier satisfaction.

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Through exemplary leadership direct, evaluate and advise the site on the implementation, application and maintenance of Legislative requirements and the Samancor Chrome SHEQ Systems and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Utilize the Samancor Chrome Integrated SHEQ Management Systems to initiate, investigate and direct SHEQ focus points and report on pro-active energy status of Near Miss Reporting, Safe Behaviour Observations, Layered Audits, Planned and Critical Task Observations, Pro-active Significant Incident Reporting and Close-out status of corrective actions.
• Direct and coordinate the reporting and investigation of Significant Incidents
• Direct and coordinate the implementation and adherence to Risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Direct and coordinate the implementation and adherence to Permit to Work systems
• Direct and coordinate the establishment, use and currency of the site’s EBMS/HQMS system
• Keep the site abreast with relevant Legislative changes and ensure site wide legislative compliance
• Identify external SHEQ requirements and determine the impact they may have on the site
• Align the site to Samancor Chrome Behavioural Expectations
• Develop, align and implement SHEQ related Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), One Pagers, Guidelines and Toolkits at Site Level and identify and implement tools to support implementation
• Identify learning interventions to support implementation of SHEQ Management System requirements
• Facilitate internal and external SHEQ Audits and monitor and report closure on Site Audit findings
• Maintain ISO  Certification
• Report on the Performance of site SHEQ Management Systems
• Analyse and interpret Site Significant Incident and Leading Indicator findings to determine trends and make recommendations based on findings
• Participate in Cross Site Audits within Samancor Chrome to share or investigate SHEQ best practices
• Refer to the Samancor Chrome Significant Incident inventories and use the lessons learned to direct pro-active initiatives at the site to prevent similar occurrences.
• Maintain the Contractor SHEQ Management Process
• Facilitate the development of the Site Risk Management Plan and monitor implementation for both pure and speculative risks
• Establish and monitor compliance to the site’s MOC process
• Drive SHEQ projects
• Establish and maintain a system whereby SHEQ related issues are effectively communicated throughout the site

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

• Manage the Departmental budget

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Strategic Leadership
• Strategic Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation & Implementation
• Systematic Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Building and Maintaining Relationships
• Change Leadership
• Financial & Entrepreneurial Insight
• Adhering to Values

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES:

Skills:

• Operate computer systems
• Optimise the safety, health and environmental protection system
• Manage the health and safety of the production environment
• Address safety, health and environmental requirements and hazards in a technical context

Knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the management of safety risk
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 14001
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 9001Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 45001 Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 17025

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or National Diploma
• 8 years’ relevant experience, preferably 3 years’ managerial experience

Additional Qualifications:

• Post graduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Samtrac or equivalent
• ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 (Implementation, Auditor and Lead Auditor)
• Risk Management
• Risk Assessment Techniques / HIRA
• Legislation (COID, ODIMWA, and OHSA)
• NEBOSH
• ICAM

Closing Date: 08 September 2023