SHEQ Superintendent (Witbank) at Samancor Chrome

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

• To discharge the duties of planning, implementing, coordinating, maintaining and controlling of occupational health and safety management system’s activities to attain compliance with relevant legal requirements and set objectives and targets.    

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, 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 Section through effective use of the Toolbox
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and

PEOPLE

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
• Labour complement in line with budget
• Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
• 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

• Ensure Customer Satisfaction
• Liaise and coordinate with Sites regarding the clarification and understanding of operational performance

BUSINESS PROCESSES

• Ensure health and safety hazards associated with FMT operations are identified and risks assessed and appropriate measures are in place to control, monitor, minimise and mitigate the risks
• Coordinate the implementation of requirements of the FRCP
• Lead and coordinate the implementation of ISO 45001:2018 standard Develop and implement plans to achieve the set objectives and targets
• Conduct and lead SHEQ audits and inspections and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions including report writing
• Provide health and safety training 
• Ensure effective contractors management processes are implemented and maintained 
• Manage contracted services providers  
• Investigate health and safety incidents/accidents and ensure effective corrective actions are identified and implemented
• Compile and submit SHEQ reports 
• Provide relevant and update health and safety information to workers
• Manage cost of the health and safety section 

GROWTH

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence

BEHAVIOURAL & WORKPLACE COMPETENCIES REQUIRED 

• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen
• Safety Leadership

Systems: 

• Microsoft Programs
• Samancor Chrome Systems (IMS, EBMS, Chromedoc, SAP, Coupa, MES)

Job Skills:

• Required training as per training matrix
• Soft Skills as identified per department / level

KNOWLEDGE

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Mines Health and Safety Act, (Act 29 of 1996) and its application and incorporated SANS codes
• Demonstrate knowledge of environmental legislation as it impacts on management of risk
• Demonstrate an understanding of ISO 14000, 9001, 45001 standards
• The Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) (as amended) and the responsibilities of management in terms of the Act and incorporated SANS codes

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree or National Diploma in Occupational Health, Hygiene or Safety
• 6 years’ relevant experience, preferably 2 years’ managerial experience