Job Description

We are hiring!We're on the lookout for a Safety Manager based at Kwambonambi to implement, measure and ensure that all Sappi Stakeholders comply with Sappi safety standards to achieve zero injuries and fatalities within Sappi ForestsAs a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure that the Sappi Safety system is implemented and functional in own and contractor operations
• Assist contractors with the implementation of and compliance with the safety system
• Fully understand the structure, function and requirements of the Sappi Safety Management System.
• Know the content of the Compliance manual and assist forester with the implementation of the Contractor Safety system
• Be proficient in HIRA and conduct detailed Task Risk assessments and implement mitigation actions
• Communicate and facilitate changes or updates to the Safety System as required
• Understand reporting requirements and analyse trends emerging from reports
• Use incident trends to identify required action and implement programs to ensure effective intervention reducing incidents and injuries (Own and Contractor ops)
• Conduct, analyze and report on third party audits and ensure follow up on corrective actions from all audits pertaining to Health and Safety
• Measure and analyze injury performance indicators with the objective of introducing continuous improvement in the LTIFR and other injury indexes
• Report monthly on action plans, interventions and progress
• Update Regional Risk assessment for issues raised on plantation/District level
• Be proficient in the RCAT and corrective action system
• Facilitate submission of reports for all LTI and fatalities
• Conduct H&S audits, open deviations and write reports
• Visit plantations on an adhoc basis and conduct spot checks
• Conduct safety awareness induction training to new contractors
• Monitor personnel safety programs and training
• Coordinate initial first aid scenarios on plantation level
• Facilitate an adequate emergency plan for the Kwambonambi office
• Ensure that all plantation staff are constantly aware of contact details and procedures of closest relevant emergency response services and check procedures during audits
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety standards and procedures are adhered to
• Liaise with suppliers of safety equipment to keep abreast of technology and equipment development in the safety field
• Coordinate safety campaigns
• Ensure that the legal requirements (OHS Act/COID Act) are complied with in all respects
• Facilitate the survey and audit process
• Audit plantation office emergency plans
• Conduct Internal Estate Management and Silviculture RMS Health and Safety Audits on all plantations and relevant contractors
• Conduct annual internal audits to ensure all OHS/COID Act requirements are met
• Be present and assist at Department of Labour audits on plantation offices and contractors
• Be present and assist with OHSAS 180001, ISO 14001 and SABS external audits and present proof of legal requirements to auditors
• Collect weekly and monthly safety stats
• Coordinate safety IRCA training
• Ensure registers are maintained
• Ensure documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour/RMA
• Update all legal own staff safety appointments as needed
• Determine and distribute a monthly safety theme of the month and SHEQ Alerts
• Attend monthly area management meetings, SHEQ meetings and steering committee meetings

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma Safety Management or related NQF Level 6 qualification in Safety.
• A Bachelor's Degree will be an advantage.
• SAMTRAC course will be an advantage.
• Computer Literacy is essential (Windows and MS Office).
• SAP and Isometrix literacy is preferred.
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Valid drivers license

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

We are hiring!We're on the lookout for a Safety Manager based at Kwambonambi to implement, measure and ensure that all Sappi Stakeholders comply with Sappi safety standards to achieve zero injuries and fatalities within Sappi ForestsAs a Safety Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensure that the Sappi Safety system is implemented and functional in own and contractor operations
• Assist contractors with the implementation of and compliance with the safety system
• Fully understand the structure, function and requirements of the Sappi Safety Management System.
• Know the content of the Compliance manual and assist forester with the implementation of the Contractor Safety system
• Be proficient in HIRA and conduct detailed Task Risk assessments and implement mitigation actions
• Communicate and facilitate changes or updates to the Safety System as required
• Understand reporting requirements and analyse trends emerging from reports
• Use incident trends to identify required action and implement programs to ensure effective intervention reducing incidents and injuries (Own and Contractor ops)
• Conduct, analyze and report on third party audits and ensure follow up on corrective actions from all audits pertaining to Health and Safety
• Measure and analyze injury performance indicators with the objective of introducing continuous improvement in the LTIFR and other injury indexes
• Report monthly on action plans, interventions and progress
• Update Regional Risk assessment for issues raised on plantation/District level
• Be proficient in the RCAT and corrective action system
• Facilitate submission of reports for all LTI and fatalities
• Conduct H&S audits, open deviations and write reports
• Visit plantations on an adhoc basis and conduct spot checks
• Conduct safety awareness induction training to new contractors
• Monitor personnel safety programs and training
• Coordinate initial first aid scenarios on plantation level
• Facilitate an adequate emergency plan for the Kwambonambi office
• Ensure that all plantation staff are constantly aware of contact details and procedures of closest relevant emergency response services and check procedures during audits
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure safety standards and procedures are adhered to
• Liaise with suppliers of safety equipment to keep abreast of technology and equipment development in the safety field
• Coordinate safety campaigns
• Ensure that the legal requirements (OHS Act/COID Act) are complied with in all respects
• Facilitate the survey and audit process
• Audit plantation office emergency plans
• Conduct Internal Estate Management and Silviculture RMS Health and Safety Audits on all plantations and relevant contractors
• Conduct annual internal audits to ensure all OHS/COID Act requirements are met
• Be present and assist at Department of Labour audits on plantation offices and contractors
• Be present and assist with OHSAS 180001, ISO 14001 and SABS external audits and present proof of legal requirements to auditors
• Collect weekly and monthly safety stats
• Coordinate safety IRCA training
• Ensure registers are maintained
• Ensure documentation and investigations are forwarded to the Department of Labour/RMA
• Update all legal own staff safety appointments as needed
• Determine and distribute a monthly safety theme of the month and SHEQ Alerts
• Attend monthly area management meetings, SHEQ meetings and steering committee meetings

What are we looking for?

• National Diploma Safety Management or related NQF Level 6 qualification in Safety.
• A Bachelor's Degree will be an advantage.
• SAMTRAC course will be an advantage.
• Computer Literacy is essential (Windows and MS Office).
• SAP and Isometrix literacy is preferred.
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Valid drivers license

What's in it for you?

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi.
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on upon the role).
• Market leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.

Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.Sappi is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. At Sappi, we encourage and support vaccination.ABOUT SAPPISappi is a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources. As a diversified, innovative and trusted leader focused on sustainable processes and products, we are building a more circular economy by making what we should, not just what we can.

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