Job Description

Our client based in Isando Johannesburg is seeking a Head of Department HSE Infrastructure Development Projects to join their team. The purpose of the role would be To successfully design, deliver and maintain a health and safety change programme to embed and drive a positive safety culture across projects as well as ensuring the timely delivery of associated underpinning health and safety management action plans and operational programmes.Objectives
Main function of the Job:

• Development & Implementation of a Safety Management System for Construction and Fit-Out
• Creation of world class Safety Management System specifically for Construction and Fit-Out. The H&S Management System must include Contractor H&S Evaluation Metrics, H&S Contract requirements, and performance metrics and all other components as per international safety management system standards.
• Implementation of a H&S Management system and driving positive HSE change within General contractors and selected sub-contractors.
• Coordination of HSE across multi-disciplinary teams in Construction and Fit-Out projects
• Ensuring high HSE standards are maintained across Construction and Fit-Out projects
• Developing HSE KPIs, agreement on base line safety indicators and monitoring these across Construction and Fit-Out projects
• Set direction for effective health and safety management and appropriate workplace wellbeing.
• Establish training process including toolbox talks and cross project learnings across subcontractors.
• HSE criteria for contractor selection and pre-adjudication processes
• H&S Management Responsibilities
• Management of the 3rd Party HSE Contractors appointed for company Projects and HSE functions within.
• Management of company HSE Officers appointed specifically for company M&E fitout sites.
• Budget control of HSE function on projects

Company Project H&S Champion:

• In consultation with the Project Managers define, publish and maintain a company HSE fitout specification for new sites/ new DC fitouts.
• Overall responsibility for HSE on all projects prior to handover of projects to operations.
• Champion implementation of collaborative planning on all project sites

SHERQ Management & Compliance in collaboration with Head of H&S Operations:

• Ensure company-wide adherence and compliance with regard to OHS Act and relevant regulations.
• Review and develop all aspects of IOSH's health, safety and wellbeing policies and activity, and ensure that it is implemented consistently across the organisation.
• Monitor, evaluate and review existing, new and upcoming health and safety legislation and ensure that the company has systems and procedures in place to meet legal compliance and other requirements. Compile and/or review H&S policies, procedures, work instructions and processes for publishing and implementation.
• Work proactively with project managers, principle agent and other key staff/contractors to establish and maintain a programme of continuous improvement in the management of health, safety and wellbeing within their areas of responsibility.
• Establish/review and enhance audit process for HSE on project sites.
• Ensure that rigorous H&S risk assessment and H&S incident management systems are in place and followed across the projects. Drive mitigation actions identified to mitigate any HSE risks with high rating. Liaise with Contractor HSE Officers/CEOs, Company Head of Infrastructure Development Manager on health and wellbeing issues particularly where a risk assessment has identified a need, including supporting HR and line managers in carrying out individual risk assessments, when required.
• Work closely with Safety Officers, Project Managers, Contractors Representatives and Principle Agent to ensure compliance requirements are being controlled, documented and maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines.
• Manage and Coach and enable the Health and Safety Officers to support the delivery of the change programme including equipping them with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage using best practices.
• Ensure effective implementation of current health and safety policies & procedures during the implementation of new site.
• Responsible for raising the professional HSE competency of all Companys teams, including project and Company subcontractor teams.

Reporting and Report Approval:

• Develop comprehensive HSE KPIs for projects and reporting and monitoring system of these KPIs
• Review and approval of all HSE site related incidents.
• Compile monthly HSE reports for Operational Risk Meeting and Board.
• Review all client specific HSE reports and approve prior to release.
• Prepare responses to client specific audit/RFP requirements related to HSE, from time to time.
• Develop metrics for contractor HSE performance and provide to General Contractor as management tools.
• Develop and track metrics for meeting company HSE objectives related to project.
• Liaise with Company project clients executives in respect of all HSE engagements

Requirements / Skill Requirements:

• A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of all aspects of health, safety and risk management.
• A comprehensive knowledge of current health and safety legislation, management and standards
• Ability to interpret and provide authoritative advice on health and safety and risk management issues
• Knowledge of workplace wellbeing initiatives and how they add value to an organisation
• Ability to prioritise work to ensure tasks are completed within time constraints.
• Resilience and proven ability to deliver
• A proven leader
• Prior staff management experience, and can demonstrate ability to effectively develop and performance manage staff
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Active listening ability to understand requirements
• Proactive problem solver
• Ability to work independently & a positive team player
• Self-motivated, self-confident and self-driven
• High level of energy
• Ability to multi-task
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Conducts self professionally, exhibits high levels of tolerance and patience
• Responsible for continued learning and self-development

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience in implementing a construction management system (ISO 45 001 or equivalent).
• Experience in training, coaching and mentoring to develop health and safety knowledge and expertise.
• Experience with implementing training programmes around HRAs.
• Experience of successfully managing projects.
• Line Management experience including providing positive support, advice and encouragement in colleagues development.
• A Safety Related Degree, B-Tech Degree in Safety Management or Equivalent.
• Minimum of 10 years working experience within the petrol chemical, mining or construction environment is essential.
• If construction experience, experience in world class construction environments (Dubai, UAE, UK etc)
• Extensive knowledge of the electricity and utilities environment and the respective technologies
• Understanding of South African Legislation relating to HSE e.g., Occupational Health and Safety Act etc
• Technical knowledge on equipment standards and regulatory codes
• Understanding of project and business development and evaluation of business alternatives
• Ability to work within a matrix within projects and business

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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