Job Description

The SHE Project Manager is accountable to the Executive Manager: Sustainability (Chief Sustainability Officer) of the Coega Development Corporation (Pty) Ltd.



MANDATE

The SHE Project Manager's mandate would be derived from the job description and the performance contract.



DESCRIPTION


PRIMARY OBJECTIVE


To ensure that Health, Safety and Environmental principles, specifications, and conditions of the Construction Works Permit (CWP) and Environmental Authorisation (EA), where applicable are implemented.


To ensure that guidelines and issues identified through various CDC policies and studies are duly considered and incorporated into all activities which are undertaken by the CDC under the guidance of the Unit Head: Safety, Health, Environmental and Social Impact, and at the direction of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)


To ensure the implementation of positive social impact programmes in partnership with relevant CDC delivery units, investors and social partners in the areas of health, safety, environmental management and climate change, under the management of the Unit Head and direction of the Chief Sustainability Officer.


To ensure the coordination of all strategic and functional planning; monitoring, evaluation, and reporting; and adherence to corporate compliance, governance and risk management requirements of the Sustainability Business Unit under the direction of the CSO.


RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS


In pursuance of these primary objectives, the SHE Project Manager is required to perform the following duties:

Duties:

Project Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Services

+ Participate in and advise on project management activities in all project phases from project preparation, initiation, briefing, concept and feasibility; design development; tender documentation and procurement; construction documentation and management of project close-out.
+ Set project sustainability standards and specifications, during project planning, construction and operations.
+ Provide expert advice based on knowledge of health, safety and environmental requirements at all levels.,
+ Lead project services to attain organisational objectives and targets, minimising negative social and environmental impacts.
+ Provide guidance in the implementation and management of SHEQ certifications.
+ Undertake critical task analysis and risk assessment prior to allocated construction activities.
+ Evaluate and approve Principal Contractors' SHE Files prior to the commencement of planned activities.
+ Communicate with different role-players, Interested and Affected Parties, (I&AP's) including stakeholders within local, provincial, and national government.
+ Conduct monthly inspections or audits during construction work activities.
+ Manage and complete where applicable a process for an application of a construction works permit as per requirements by Department of Employment and Labour.
+ Manage and ensure availability of budget to meet the organisational objectives within the construction environment.
+ Manage, and guide Health and Safety Practitioners: where applicable in key performance areas by setting and monitoring performance standards and taking actions to correct deviations to achieve organisational objectives.
+ Manage incident reporting and investigative processes.
+ Lead tenant monitoring, compliance and enforcement regarding adherence to SHE norms and standards and Environmental Authorisation requirements.

Sustainability integration and measurement

+ Fulfill the role of Sustainability Business Unit Risk Champion, and undertake periodic sector-wide risk assessment and lead business-unit level planning reviews and management controls; the development and tracking of a risk register, and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
+ Support and partner with tenants in developing, managing and disclosing social and environmental impact programmes.
+ Lead the business unit level performance planning, and monthly, quarterly and annual reporting.
+ Lead the development of the organisation's Sustainability Report, including all data and systems related requirements to ensure veracity of corporate sustainability disclosures.
+ Lead the preparation, development and implementation of sustainability and climate change related projects and interventions across various thematic areas and collaborate internally with other managers and units to ensure integration and measurement of sustainability outcomes.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE


A Postgraduate Degree in the Occupational Health and Safety domain; Construction related Qualification; and/or a postgraduate qualification in Environmental Management or Climate Change related domain; At least minimum of 5 years' experience in Safety, Health and Environmental Management Construction Industry; Valid proof of Registration as a Construction Health and Safety Manager or Construction Health and Safety Agent with SACPCMP; Registration with natural/environmental sciences bodies would be an added advantage (SACNASP or EAPASA); Must have knowledge in environmental and social impact assessment; Knowledge and experience in ESG reporting is essential and experience in implementing social development programmes will be an added advantage; Must have knowledge of ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and ISO45001:2018; Must have a valid driver's license; Ability to work independently; Must have good problem-solving skills; The capability to work well with other people and without close supervision; Good interpersonal skills - the ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Knowledge of how to present information to different audiences; Organisational knowledge in service delivery, principles, PFMA, BCEA, UIF, EEA, NEMA, OHSA, COIDA, strategic planning, annual performance plan, policies, and procedures, SHE programmes.

CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS


Construction related risks are appropriately managed and controlled. Sustainability risks (environmental, social, economic and climate risks) are appropriately managed and controlled to ensure CDC's sustainability. Ensuring compliance with all relevant Legislations, Regulations, etc. Continuous improvement of the SHE Programme and on site compliance. Improved Contractors' turn-around time on non-conformance and incidents. Proactive management of SHE issues. Achievement of world class safety standards on all CDC sites. Continuous monitoring of investor/tenant activities in respect of promoting adherence to SHE and EA requirements, and emissions reductions targets.

Furthermore, you are to ensure that:


You are aware of and have access to the CDC's SHE Management System (SHEMS). You are aware of your responsibilities and duties as laid out in the CDC's SHEMS. You are aware of legislative and regulatory changes and developments in the sector and those sectors relevant to the operations of the CDC. You are aware of the domestic and global policy environment and trends in the sectors relevant to the operations and long-term sustainability of the CDC. You are aware that you work in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. You ensure that the company's housekeeping standards are maintained throughout your area of responsibility. You report any unsafe conditions or acts which you cannot rectify yourself to your SHE representative or to the SHE Program Manager as soon as possible. You report all SHE incidents which occur within your area of responsibility promptly and in the correct format. You are totally familiar with your responsibilities in terms of the CDC's emergency plan. You communicate to the SHE Program Manager any required changes to the SHEMS prior to implementing these changes. You timeously complete and correctly record any corrective action which needs to be taken to rectify a SHE matters. You give full co-operation to, and participate in (as required), the CDC's internal and external SHEMS audits. Liaise with regulators on SHE matters. Offer advice to the Unit Head and Executive Manager on SHE related matters.

You have the authority to:


Immediately stop any person(s) on CDC property from committing an unsafe or destructive act or omission. Take whatever immediate steps you deem necessary to prevent injury or environmental damage when confronted with an unsafe or destructive condition.

Closing date: 25 February 2025

CDC is an employment equity employer and placement will be in accordance with our Employment Equity Plan.

The appointment of candidates is subject to the verification of all their credentials (employment history, educational, financial, criminal and any other checks as may be necessary). Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and if you have not heard from us within one month of submitting your application, please consider it unsuccessful.

CDC reserves the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. No late applications will be considered.

All applications must be forwarded to

recruitment@coega.co.za

LOCATION: Gqeberha


EMPLOYMENT TYPE: PERMANENT


GRADE: D1