SHEQ - Quality Assurance Officer (Open Cast Mining) – Northern Cape at MECS (Pty) Ltd

About the job

• At least 5 -10 years SHEQ experience (4 years at management level) within an Opencast Mining environment.
• Reporting directly to the SHEQ Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Safety, Health, Environment at site. The candidate shall maintain health and safety systems and ensure a safe working environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• National Diploma in Safety Management
• Degree in Quality Management /Health & Safety / Risk Management or Equivalent
• Total Quality Management Certificate
• Legal Liability Training
• Competency A Training
• At least 5 -10 years SHEQ experience (4 years at management level) within an Opencast Mining environment
• Significant experience in Safety, Health, and Environment
• Knowledge of ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001
• Extensive knowledge in Risk assessments
• Lead Auditor
• Well adverse in the Mine Health and Safety Act
• The impact of adverse Health & Safety conditions

Experience in Health & Safety auditing

• Provide a Health & Safety and Quality input to the establishment of the overall company strategic vision, mission, and objectives. ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001
• Monthly and Weekly reports internally and to the client.
• Develop a strategic vision, mission and objective for the Health, Safety Health & Safety and Quality   functions.
• Implement and Integrate ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 Systems for entire project.
• Integrated ISO 9001 :2018 Systems as per Mine Requirements
• Manage Internal Audits for Quality Management System
• Manage and coordinated Group Audits.
• Manage and coordinate the Health & Safety strategic objectives and initiatives e.g.: Risk or Safety Management.
• Develop & Manage the Quality policies & procedures with All relevant Departmental Managers.
• Responsible for the management & implementation of Health & Safety policies including the expansion project along with Business Partners.
• Assist and guide management in implementing prescribed codes of practice for quality .
• Keep abreast with & implement new Quality technologies and developments.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal and external parties on Health & Safety and quality 
• Manage and ensure Legal compliance & compliance with relevant ISO audits. Manage the coordination of monthly, quarterly, and annual Quality reports & audits.
• Provide professional support and advice to the senior management team and staff on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters.
• Key Performance Areas-Drive the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality strategy for the company
• Manage All Sub-Contractor On -Boarding.
• Ensure On-Me System is Implemented and Managed effectively in All relevant departments as global standard.
• Manage Monthly Key Performance Index (KPI’s) as per contract requirements ..

Other Skills and Competencies:

• Provide professional support and advice to the senior management team and staff on Occupational Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality matters.
• Key Performance Areas-Drive the Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality strategy for the company
• Work with senior management and staff to implement SHEQ strategy
• Provide assurance and audit role

Safety:

• Ensure adherence to all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Mine Health & Safety Act, Company policies and procedures and any other relevant legislative requirements always.