QHSE OFFICER MINING East Rand Reporting to QHSE Manager Job purpose: To ensure the companys Environmental, Health and Safety compliance regarding applicable legislation, standards, and stakeholder requirements. Description of duties / Primary functional objectives of the role : ? Support the development and implementation of QEHS policies and procedures to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, Group EHS and customer requirements ? Support local managers, and relevant staff to ensure full alignment to QEHS requirements ? Keep updated with the changes in environmental health and safety regulations and best practices and make recommendations for changes to the companys safety program as needed. Performance management objectives of the role : ? Legal compliance | ? Updated Health and Safety records ? Updated and documented systems, standards & procedures in place ? Quality and completion of Contractors packs ? Meeting minimum client requirements with regards to Inductions, ID Cards, permits and Vehicle inspections ? Actual safety meeting and tool box talk attendance | ? Record of feedback and recommendations given ? Cost effective PPE Management and timeous availability of PPE ? Updated and maintained legal appointments | ? Updated Risk Assessments Responsible for : Self ? Act as a role model and ambassador | ? Act as leader and demonstrate Purpose and Values (Collaboration, Curiosity, Courage and Care), and encourage the behaviours in others ? Drive change, innovation and challenge the status quo ? Responsibility for the maintenance of stakeholder relationships ? Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team when required Process ? Documenting and maintaining contactor packs/safety files for customer site work. Includes electronic files on Passport 360, HSEC or customers own on-line system ? Site inspections at Head Office and branches | ? Internal audits | ? Risk Assessments ? Incident and accident investigations and reporting to management ? Maintaining all records and ensuring records are uploaded/updated on operational system (Data for Customer safety files, training records, inductions, audits, NCRs etc. People : ? Participate in safety committees and other forums to promote a proactive culture of safety within the organization. Customer : ? Preparation of contractor packs/safety files ? Travel to customers to issue safety files / contractor packs for approval ? Represent company and attend customer, on site, safety meetings Assets ? Conduct incident and accident investigations immediately and report to management. ? Conduct site inspections and reporting. Decision making : ? Ability to plan own activities and to meet project deadlines | Communication ? Work closely with other departments, mainly to service customer sites Experience and knowledge ? 3 years experience in EHS Officer role | ? Knowledge of legislation (OSH Act, MHSA, NEMA) ? Passport 360 knowledge | ? HSEC Online knowledge ? Experience in compiling safety files for a mine ? Experience working as HSE Safety Officer at a mine ? Strong administrative skills, including report writing skills ? Communication skills both written and verbal | ? English language proficiency ? Planning /scheduling | ? Effective time management ? Assertive, robust, energetic, and goal-oriented | ? Self-driven. ? Sense of urgency - initiate, complete, and follow through on tasks ? Ability to work in a team but also work independently. ? Good problem-solving skills | ? Ability to stay calm under stressful conditions. ? Good interpersonal skills | ? Passionate about his/ her field of expertise. Desirable ? ISO 9001; 14001, 45001 Internal Auditing Minimum Qualifications : ? SAMTRAC and/or COMSOC 1 and 2 | ? Legal Liability ? Relevant safety regulations as per South Africas legal and statutory requirements ? Incident Investigation | ? First Aid Level 1 | ? Fire Fighting Level 1 | ? Risk Assessor ? Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook | ? Unendorsed Drivers License Desirable : ? A tertiary qualification in Quality Management, EHS or equivalent Mental demands: ? High-paced position where continuous multitasking is required. High levels of concentration are required, and the workload will vary every day. ? The ability to multitask is essential. ? Required to be self-motivated and able to make decisions within delegated responsibility. ? Expected to react to unpredictable operational requirements of an ad-hoc nature. Physical demands: ? Will be required to attend medical fitness assessments ? Will spend time at a desk working on a computer and attending meetings, and site visits at times as well. ? Traveling to customer and/or supplier sites Health and safety/ exposure to risk : ? Take reasonable care to protect your own health and safety ? Take reasonable care to protect the health and safety of other persons who may be affected by any act or omission ? Adhere to all Company rules, regulations, policies, and procedures at all times ? Use and take proper care of protective clothing and other health and safety facilities and equipment provided for the protection, health, or safety of employees ? Report any situation that presents a risk to the health or safety ? Co-operate with any person to permit compliance with the duties and responsibilities placed on that person in terms of the Act ? Comply with prescribed health and safety measures. ? Actively participate in the support of the Companys Quality Management Systems to support internal quality controls and to secure sustainable business. ? Actively participate in the support of the Companys Environmental, Health, and Safety programs to ensure ISO Standards are met and maintained SALARY : Annual TCOE: R 620 000 R 650 000 (includes Basic salary, car allowance, provident fund, 50% subsidy to medical aid, group life, disability insurance, funeral scheme).
