Job Description

Head of Safety Engineering ~ Mining/Minerals/Metals ~ Manufacturing
Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa

Join our clients business as the Head of Safety and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of their operation.

Qualifications:

• Applicable B-Degree discipline based (NQF 8) and

preferably a Management Development Program

• A relevant qualification in Safety/Contract Management,

and Certification in OHSAS 18000 will be advantageous

• Relevant qualification in Quality Management and

Certified Quality Auditor status will be an advantage

Knowledge and Experience:

• 8 years of relevant working experience
• Sound Health, Safety, and Wellness knowledge and

exposure within an industrial environment

• Good understanding of relevant operational processes
• Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation
• Able to formulate strategies and business goals within a

heavy engineering environment

• Computer literacy (MS Office, SAP modules, and related

software programs)

• Sound business acumen and an ability to think

strategically

• Analytical, benchmarking, problem-solving, and

coordination skills

Key Performance Areas:

• Development and implementation of Safety, Health, and

Wellness strategies for our recruitment company

• Develop and coordinate the implementation of Safety,

Health, and Wellness programs to ensure compliance and

promote a safe working environment

• Serve as a liaison between company,clients and relevant

regulatory bodies

• Advise management on government regulations relating

to Safety and Health and recommend necessary actions

to attain compliance

• Identify safety/health hazards inherent in our operations

and establish guidelines for protection from those

hazards

• Audit existing programs for compliance with industry

standards, government regulations, and adequacy

relative to local conditions

• Monitor existing and potential concerns and recommend

priorities for resolution

• Coordinate necessary resources for the successful

implementation of identified programs

• Analyze periodic performance reports for trends and

conditions and provide insights to management

• Investigate incidents and recommend preventative

measures

• Provide guidance in the development of training and

awareness programs

• Report on our company's Safety and Health performance

and develop initiatives to improve safety culture

• Maintain relationships with relevant regulatory and

government agencies

• Represent our company's interests at relevant forums

and industry events

• Prepare proposals, reports, and presentations on safety-

related matters

• Manage staff performance and budgets in the Safety

department

• Ensure the implementation of the strategic safety action

plan

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