SHEQ Officer at Transnet

Position Purpose

• Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, the SHEQ Officer shall coordinate and facilitate the overall implementation of the SHEQ Management system within the TPT Departments in line with the requirements of applicable standards that Transnet subscribes to. He/she shall ensure safe working environment for the people is maintained and that both product and service quality meets the requirements.

Position Outputs

• Shall coordinate all SHEQ related functions within the area of responsibility in line with relevant ISO standards, TIMS and applicable legislative requirements.
• Provide specialist support to respective TPT departments/functions with the implementation and the maintenance of the SHEQ Management Systems (TIMS).
• Work closely with the Departmental Managers and Supervisors in facilitating the risk assessments and advise on suitable mitigations measures.
• Ensure a proper document control within their respective areas of responsibility.
• Raise SHEQ concerns and recommendations during the SHEQ Meetings.
• Conduct SHEQ Awareness and Induction Training.
• Conduct SHEQ internal audits for terminals as required by management systems and/or procedures and assist with terminal internal audit schedules 23/09/22 ,East London Terminals Page 2 and provide advice coordinate closures of findings.
• Initiate and facilitate the review of SHEQ related procedures and work instructions in line with the amended standards, TIMS, legislative requirements and ensure that approval processes are adhered to at all times.
• Conduct awareness on the revised SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Advise Contractors of the applicable policies and procedures during the inductions.
• Conduct the risk assessments on site establishment in conjunction with the Contractors and identify mitigation measures.
• Provide guidance to the respective Departmental Managers and Supervisor on the formulation of corrective and preventive actions to audit non-conformances.
• Disseminate the information to your respective area of responsibility pertaining to the changes affecting the SHEQ Management System and ensure compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to your respective area of responsibility on occurrence management, including investigations.
• Convey expertise advice during the SHEQ meetings and management reviews.
• Keep track of all occurrences (NCRs, incident etc) status in your area of responsibility.
• Ensure that recommendations emanating from emergency preparedness drills are planned and undertaken at specified intervals and maintain associated records.
• Provide guidance in the development, implementation and review of the emergency preparedness and response procedures and plans as well as communication thereof.
• Implement Transnet strategies, policies and strategic objectives ensuring this is rolled out to all terminals

Qualifications and Experience

• N. Dip or B Tech: Health and Safety, Quality or equivalent.
•  2-5 years’ experience implementing and maintaining a SHEQ Management System.
• Driver’s license

Willing to work shifts Desired:

• 3 – 5 years’ experience implementing and maintaining a SHEQ Management System.
• Certificates: SAMTRAC, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, implementation & auditing. • Root-cause analysis certificate