Job Description
My client (International FMCG) is seeking an experienced and hands-on EHS Officer (Environmental Health and Safety) based in Randfontein, Gauteng.
JOB PURPOSE:
To implement measures to prevent, control or remediate environmental, health and safety hazards to ensure the health and safety of the workforce and public, environmental sustainability, and maintenance of the organisation's licence to operate.
KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS:
EHS Awareness
Compile and distribute toolbox talks on specific matters
Train employees on EHS related topics
Compile and maintain Training Matrix
Risk Management
Identify safety hazards on site
Take measures to prevent and/or eliminate identified hazards
Promote safety on site
Implementation - Implementation of the EHS Management System by taking part in the following activities:
Design and/or review of internal EHS regulatory documents (policies/procedures/templates) in line with Legal Legislation and Company Standards for approval
Co-ordinate roll-out of new and/or reviewed EHS policies and procedures
Monitoring and evaluation of compliance to Legislation & Company Group Safety Standards
Monitor and evaluate compliance of environmental, health & safety activities against policies & procedures, legislative requirements and Company Group Standards
Conduct safety walk-abouts
Identify deviations in, but not limited to the following: Behaviour, Housekeeping, Plant and Equipment, Safety records, Safety Registers, legislative training requirements
Conduct incident investigations
Initiate corrective action through the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, by logging the deviation/non-compliance on the appropriate platform and reporting to relevant stakeholders
Follow up on corrective action and close NCRs
Contractor Management
Conduct audits on contractor safety files against Company EHS specifications to ensure contractor legal compliance
Co-approve contractor vehicle access and manage biometric site access for Contractors upon legal compliance approval
Review contractor safety files quarterly and/or as and when required, for instance in the following circumstances: new jobs allocated, job scope changes, letter of good standing expiry, and competency/license expiry, expiry of medical fitness certificates, site induction
Inspection of work areas and co-signing of permit to work if work is safe to proceed
Reporting
Capture data on various platforms, and ensure that it's correct, complete and up to date
Analyse data and report on statistics
Annual reporting of emissions on SAGERS and NAEIS
Administration of EHS Management System
Keep record of all activities conducted
Implement, maintain and continuously improve the Safety Management: hard copies - filed and soft copies saved on SharePoint
File and maintain legally required documents (soft and hard copies)
Retrieve and issue out latest policies, procedures, records and registers
Load job cards on SAP and follow up with the maintenance team
Record, type and circulate minutes of meetings
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
Assist with procurement of stationery, safety signage/equipment, PPE etc. and process payments on SAP
QUALIFYING ATTRIBUTES:
Qualifications:
Diploma in Safety Management (NQF 6/10) or similar
Professional membership/ registration advantageous
Experience:
Exposure to fast paced manufacturing environment experience is advantageous
Knowledge:
Applicable legislation
Skills:
Incident investigation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
SAP proficiency
Administration
Verbal and written communication
Interpersonal skills
Planning and organising
Analytical and problem solving
Persuasion & influencing
Collaboration
Conflict handling and presentation skills
Behavioural attributes:
Methodical
Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy
Decisive and able to initiate and follow through action
Conscientious and diligent in tracking
Monitoring
Updating and maintaining records
Tolerance for routine work
Genuine interest in the health and safety of employees and the workplace
Physically fit
Comfortable working at heights
Must be able to work independently and in a team
Ability to cope with pressure and setbacks
Salary:
Market related + 13th cheque
Benefits: Medical aid contribution