Job Description

CountrySouth AfricaLocationSouth AfricaWorkplace locationCAPE TOWN-TYGER VALLEY CHAMBERS 2(ZAF)Employer companyTOTALGAZ SOUTHERN AFRICA (PTY) LTDDomainOperationsType of contractRegular positionExperienceMinimum 6 yearsCandidate Profile

• Relevant qualification in HSE related Field or equivalent
• At least 5 years work experience and 2 years Management Experience
• Successful completion of courses related to HSE Management Systems and Practices, and HSE legislation applicable to function requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of HSE legislation, regulations, by-laws and standards relating to LPG.
• English is the working language.
• Valid code 08 driver's license.

ActivitiesTo effectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

HSSE Operational Planning and Change Management

• Ensure implementation of current HSSE Systems and practices across all operational Units through collaborative approach with business stakeholders to ensure a strategically aligned approach to the implementation of HSSE programs.
• Contribute to HSSE strategic plan development and drive the implementation of new emerging best practices across all operational Units.
• Ensure functional and systematic planning to enable smooth implementation of all HSSE programs at Depots
• Develop and review policies and procedures to ensure effective adoption and implementation of HSE management Systems at all Depots ensuring compliance with relevant legislative frameworks.
• Develop procedures to ensure effective monitoring of HSE Management Systems at all Distributor and Customer sites.
• Facilitates effective business associations to drive change and enable effective implementation and embedding of HSSE initiatives and programs
• Act as the link between HSSE experts and operational teams to implement HSSE best practices and identify areas of Risk
• Provide continuous assessments of HSSE performance in the operational areas
• Ensure complete and accurate incident information is captured to allow for quality analysis of incidents that facilitates informed decision making
• Provide leadership, guidance and expert advice to key internal and external stakeholders relating to HSSE Issues in the organization.
• Actively monitor, review and report on HSSE trends and work practices that will drive improved HSSE performance and minimize operational risk to the business
• Be accountable for the timeous preparation of reports and presentations where all necessary HSSE information related to implemented programs and achieved results is displayed, ensure that information provided is accurate and complete with analysis and recommendations.
• Establish working relationships with all Divcom and Mancom in scope to ensure smooth delivery on expectations

Audits and reporting

• Ensure all legislatively required licenses, permits, surveys and reports are initiated, audited, valid and compliance monitored.
• Investigation of all Events and non-conformance's and effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions at Depots
• Recommend suspension of operational activities when justified, in consultation with the various Divisional Managers.
• Effective management of the Management Systems and performance Indicators (KPI's)

Advising and training

• To manage continuous improvement of the HSSE Management Systems and be a HSSE Change Agent for the HSE System Management improvement at Depots.
• Guide, advise and train Depot staff and other relevant Operational staff on changes to legislation and related impacts
• Ensuring co-ordination of HSE activities between Head Office and depots
• To ensure the HSE Training Needs Analysis of all Depot staff are correctly identified and training conducted at relevant frequencies to ensure that the appropriate level of HSE Competency is maintained at all times.

Communication/ LiaisonProvide recommendations and feedback on:

• HSSE statistical analysis and actions required addressing deviations or initiating changes to improve safety performance.
• Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly & Annual reporting on major HSSE Key Performance Indicators and HSE program implementation status
• Represent the Department on relevant HSSE committees to ensure the successful resolution of issues between Depots and Head Office.
• Report to Management on the performance and needs for improvement of the HSSE Management System and identify trends and possible corrective action, follow through and follow up on effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Act as an LPG Industry specialist on HSE matters and represent the Organization on Health and Safety relevant Industry Working Groups (e.g. SAPIA, LPGSA).

People Management

• To ensure effective management of employees through continuous people management, staff development and coaching / mentoring to ensure a positive working environment that will attract and retain skilled manpower and increase productivity.
• Manage HSE Officers based at Seveso sites
• Coordinate team activities/schedules, objectives and KPIs

Context & Environment

• Risks: Safety, Environment, Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health, Construction, Technological Risk
• Culture: Moderate culture of Health and Safety requirements, specifically among contractors
• Legal: Culture of self-regulation on legislation and compliance there too.
• Continuously improve HSSE performance and culture
• Maintain downward pressure on all operations to keep the best HSSE performance, effectiveness, and value.

Additional InformationEffectively manage and minimize HSE risk within area of responsibility by ensuring:

• Compliance with all HSE Policies, rules, guideline and legal requirements
• Promotion of safe working environment and positively contributing to the company HSE KPIs and risk reduction strategies
• That HSE competency requirements are identified & enforced within area of responsibility

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