Mintek has an exciting career opportunity for a Senior SHEQ Officer to oversee Mintek's High Safety and Health Risk divisions as well as other low risk divisions included in this portfolio. The candidate will be expected to implement, maintain, and coordinate the SHEQ activities of Mintek's SHEQ-management system in accordance with the ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards; where applicable ISO 17025, ISO 17034, ISO 13485, etc.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: Establish, document, implement, and maintain a Cluster/Divisional SHEQ management system in accordance with the ISO 9001 and/or ISO 17025, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, as well as applicable legislation.Implement, maintain, and promote SHEQ and Radiation Protection training and awareness programs.Perform regular SHEQ briefings, inspections, and job observations.Facilitate the risk identification, assessment, prevention, and mitigating control activities in the allocated clusters/divisions.Investigate incidents, resolve, and close out investigations in a timely manner.Investigate, evaluate, and procure suitable personal protective equipment.Ensure the calibration and maintenance of equipment, including regular checks and compliance with standards.Ensure proper storage, handling, and disposal of hazardous and sensitive substances and materials.Ensure that the samples are properly handled.Co-ordinate divisional and project specific medical surveillance.Co-ordinate and arrange project specific personal biological and environmental monitoring with external accredited organisations.Manage the issuance, use, and monitoring of TLD badges.Ensure compliance with all relevant SHEQ legislation and organisational policies.Lead and participate in SHEQ audits and inspections.Contribute towards the development and implementation of SHEQ performance metrics and key performance indicators.Provide SHEQ guidance and support to project teams and management.Stay updated with industry best practices and advancements in SHEQ management.Foster a culture of continuous improvement in SHEQ practices.Compile internal and external reports required as per requirements.Ensure that divisional SHEQ documents and records are created, updated, and controlled according to procedural requirements.JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: 5 years technical working experience in mining or similar industry (at least 2 years of the 5 years should include exposure and experience in mining and materials processing SHEQ).ISO Standards: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 where applicable ISO 17025 and related ISO standards.Specialist knowledge of the relevant legislation; OHS Act, COID Act, Hazardous Substances Act, Environmental Management Air Quality Act, National Environmental Management Waste Act, etc.Radiation protection vocational training offered by Chamber of Mines or an equivalent approved course and supervised project where relevant.QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum: BSc in Chemistry, or related field coupled with a recognised SHEQ qualification (NQF level 6).SHEQ Courses: leading of HAZOP study course, risk assessment course; accident investigator; problem solving and root cause analysis.Registration or member of environmental or radiation protection professional body or SACNASP (South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions) Candidate member.BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES: Radiation protection compliance, legislation, and performance.Behavior-based safety.Data gathering, analysis, and interpretation.
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