SHE Manager

About the Company

The company is one of the leading manufacturers of specialised ‘critical to operating’ and recurring consumable products for the global mineral beneficiation, mining and bulk solids handling industry. The company is the second largest producer of polymer-based mill liners, which are critical components in driving efficiency and lowering cost per ton of operation. It has manufacturing facilities in India, South Africa, Australia and Chile, and exports its products and solutions to over 70 countries.

About the Role

Responsible for OHS programs. As the appointed Management Representative responsible for ensuring that the OHSAS 18001 health and safety management system is maintained and improved.

Relationships of the job

Daily interactions with all HODs on all HR, quality, safety, health and environmental issues. Interaction with sales team for preparing safety files.
As required interaction with Labour Inspectors on any labour related and OHS issues, SABS on quality assurance, customers and suppliers on quality issues, BBBEE consultants and auditors and MERSETA on skills development issues. Interact with any specialists as appointed by the Company on QA, BEE, EE and OHS.

Responsibilities

SHE Management Systems

In conjunction with OHS Officer:
Revise H & S standards and forms as required
Monitor performance and report back to senior management
Assist with risk assessments as necessary
Assist with incident investigation as required
Ensure that all legal and international standard requirements are covered by company SHE management systems.
Ensure company compliance with system requirements by means of internal audits, inspections and non-conformance system.
Review and recommend changes to ensure OHS programs remain effective.
Liaise with accreditation authorities as necessary
Assist all sections to resolve management system related problems
Preparing safety files for sales team required at Client’s site.
Visit installation site to check safety compliances.

Security

Monitor performance of external security provider
Investigate and report to management on all security incidents
Do spot checks on premises to verify that fences, alarms, etc. are in good condition
Recommend improvements as necessary to management and select suitable suppliers to implement approved improvements
Investigate any thefts, damage to company property and significant losses. Prepare a report on investigation results with recommended action for management. Implement any recommendations approved by management to prevent or mitigate future losses.

SHE Management Systems

Ensure all employees comply fully with Section 14 of the Occupational Health and Safety Act: General duties of employees at work
It is your responsibility to ensure that you and your subordinates are familiar with the above section. A copy can be requested from the OHS Manager. Copies of the act are also available electronically on the Company’s home page. Summaries of the act are displayed throughout all departments in the Company.
Complete an incident report for any contravention of the Company’s health and safety rules and do a full investigation before submitting the form to the OHS Manager.
You are further required to comply and ensure the compliance of your subordinates with all requirements of the Company’s quality management system applicable to your position and activities.

Requirements

Grade 12 with maths
Degree/diploma in safety and environment engineering
OHSA 18001 or NOSA qualification. ISO 14001 will be required for environmental job functions.
Qualified systems auditor
Knowledge of BEEA, LRA, environmental and occupational health and safety legislation
Manufacturing and process experience 5 years
Administrative experience 3 years
Management experience 3 years
Experience in all aspects of occupational health and safety 10 years