Positions available in Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, North West, Mpumalanga

1. JOB INFORMATION

Job Title:

SHE Officer

Location:

Head Office for Regional Offices

Reports to:

SHE Manager Head Office

2. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Essential: Grade 12 - Matric or Senior Certificate. Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or SAMTRAC or similar qualification.

Essential: Minimum of 3-5 years experience in

safety in a retail environment.

Advantage: Experience in incident Investigation

3. ORGANOGRAM

Operational

Director

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Manager HO & DCs

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Region B

Region C

Region D Region E Region F

Region G

Region H

4. OBJECTIVE/PURPOSE

To coordinate and sustain operational requirements for an occupational health and safety, environment based on quality, and security assurance within the company region. Render Safety, Health, and Environment related activities through adherence to compliance and good CorporateGovernance Standards. Responsible to identify

and assess site or regional risks and support with mitigation initiatives at an acceptable level for all stakeholders.

5. ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

SHE Operations Management

• Provide input into the development of plans that deliver a SHEQ Resilience Status for the group.
• Assist in the design of detailed BCM (Business Continuity Management Plan) specific for the company sites to cover all kinds of emergency business disruptions.
• Support the implementation of the business strategy and plans for all dimensions of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Execute the health and safety plans & campaigns; inspections of equipment and machinery; and investigations in the workplace according to legal guidelines and risk profiles.
• Ensure full compliance to legislation and policies such as safety related appointments, investigations,

and audits.

• Implement risk policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct store visits for compliance checks purposes and ensure full compliance to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security regulations.

Risk Management:

• Perform risk assessments and facilitate the implementation of preventive measures.
• Identify potential high risk exposure areas and suggest appropriate mitigation steps.
• Conduct safety inspections and adhere to established operating procedures.
• Set up processes and audits that will ensure business sites are safe from fire, floods, and break-in or any criminal activity.
• Conduct evacuation drills and exercises on how to manage emergency circumstances.
• Co-ordinate and implement the risk management strategy within the business.
• Support the Implementation of the Business Continuity Management Plan with various controls and documentation.
• Manage all contractors onsite and ensure contractor compliance.

Training and Development:

• Train and coach site managers and employees to ensure knowledge of SHEQ roles and responsibilities.
• Support training development for the business and ensure availability of SHE representatives in different business areas.
• Ensure that annual refresher training is implemented to maintain accreditations/certifications.
• Assist to implement a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through developing a hands- on understanding of business and client SHEQ needs and requirements.

Stakeholder Liaison:

• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships and facilitate compliance with statutory requirements by Continuous monitoring across all departments; Arranging updates, briefings and training sessions as required.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to assist in developing safety procedures for their areas.
• Liaise with Security Management in respect of compliance with the Security Risk Policy, any physical security, risk, events, and other matters of escalation.
• Ensure effective engagement with Department of Labour and ensuring compliance with Department of Labour by providing documentation timeously.

Reporting:

• Report on Occupational, Health & Safety related activities.
• Track and report on status of actions following SHE audit findings and critical control deviations.
• Ensure that a SHE data management and reporting process are in place.
• Keeps abreast of all current and pending legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety and related legislations, by-laws, and regulations, as well as the relevant Business Policies and responds to changes proactively and appropriately.
• Execute the business reporting requirements and ensure timeous investigation, routing, and reporting of incidents.

6. ROLE COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ related legislation. Knowledge of relevant SHEQ Management Systems.

Cognitive Skills

Approach problems in a rational, intellectual manner. Base decisions on a logical

analysis of available evidence.

Business Acumen

Follow fiscal guidelines, regulations, principles, and standards optimizing the utilization of available resources.

Communication Skills

Communicate in a confident and forceful manner to achieve the required outcome without being aggressive.

Interpersonal Skills

Build constructive working relationships by a high level of acceptance,

cooperation, and mutual respect. Design and implement local guidelines to improve

Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.

Quality Orientation

Sets up an appropriate quality review process and audit the work of others to ensure SHEQ processes and procedures are followed.

Self-Management

Skills

Generate ideas for improvement, take advantage of opportunities, suggest innovations. Think and act out the box but remain within all legal frameworks.

Leadership Skills

Enable co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and

encouragement.

Mentoring

Teach, coach and transfer knowledge to other individuals.

Technical skills

Computer skills Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)

7. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Working conditions

Be able to support the business after normal working hours. Must be physically fit.

Be able to travel to different regions when required. Legal Requirements

South African citizen

MIE, no criminal record, and clear credit rating

Drivers license and own reliable transport