SHEQ Practitioner (North West) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

To contribute towards the achievement of the TC Smelters objectives which includes, Zero harm, conformance to the ISO 45001:2018 standard and compliance with the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) 29 of 1996 and related regulations. To coordinate the operational and administrative activities of the SHEQ department.

BALANCED SCORECARD PILLARS, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Comply with all SHEQ requirements
• Utilise integrated SHEQ management system’s tools to manage and lead its performance. Tools includes IMS, MES, ChromeDoc, LMS, Item tracker, etc

CUSTOMERS 

• Ensure internal customer satisfaction
• Liaise with all relevant interested parties
• Participate in relevant internal and external committees

BUSINESS PROCESSES 

• Carry a 2.17.1 legal appointment and carry out all Safety Officer duties.
• Promote a culture of Health and Safety. Attend green area /toolbox talks meetings and promote SHEQ awareness.
• Conduct audits and inspections, provide feedback on non-conformances and check effectiveness of actions taken.
• Report incidents, near misses and participate in or facilitate incident investigations.
• Compile and review Risk Assessments. Provide coaching to employees and contractors on SHEQ related matters. 
• Carry out Planned Task Observations on high-risk activities
• Conduct emergency preparedness drills.
• Assist with the development of SHEQ training programmes and perform coaching on SHEQ procedures.
• Participate in SHEQ related monitoring e.g., illumination, noise, confined space testing, etc.
• Monitor the conditions of SHEQ related equipment and report faults
• Carry out contractor management duties which includes reviewing of safety files and upkeep of the electronic contractor management system.
• Verification of employee training and signing off of route forms.
• Assist departments navigate SHEQ Management systems such IMS
• Provide guidance of SHEQ related matters and ensure customer satisfaction
• Provide support by attend departmental meetings and giving feedback on SHEQ Matters
• Carry out SHEQ Standby duties, including oversight of high risk safety activities- after hours or on weekends
• Ensure all SHEQ safety signages are legible and initiate replacements if required.
• Carry out procurement duties, i.e., drafting scopes of work, placing of requisitions and following up on orders
• Oversee the issuing and repairs of safety equipment such as fire extinguisher, CO Monitors, VDS, PPS, etc done by a contractors.
• Participate in internal ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits.
• Where required, provide additional safety oversight during high risk shut down activities.
• Coordinate and implement SHEQ improvement projects.

GROWTH

• Manage continuous improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: 

• Safety Awareness
• Initiative
• Managing Work
• Results Orientation
• Customer Focus
• Operational Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Work Standards
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Contributing to Team Success
• Business Understanding

WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES: 

Skills:

• Auditing
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisation skills
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships
• Critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Observation skills (attention to detail)
• Computer skills
• Time management
• Incident investigation
• Risk management
• Project management
• Training 

Knowledge:

• SHEQ Management Systems
• ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 system knowledge
• Mine Health and Safety Act & related regulations
• Procurement processes 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• National Diploma in Safety Management
• 4 years’ relevant experience in the SHEQ disciplines working in an industrial/ production site
• ISO 45001, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

Additional certificate:

• Legal Liability
• HIRA
• Confined Space 

Closing Date: 16 May 2024