Job Description

Company DescriptionWe are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. Our 97,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.To implement, maintain, continuously develop and improve all HSE related areas, including legal compliance, client requirements and Health and Safety management system requirements as per local and Global requirements at the Randfontein site.

• Implement the business line Health and Safety at responsible site together with the HOD Lab and administration in the Geochem and METMIN divisions
• Implement, maintain and control Health and Safety Management Systems and local HSE regulatory requirements at responsible site
• Manage clear HSE related communication between role players (Health and Safety, Site personnel and Management)
• through use of global assessment tools (Stellar) and auditing / inspection processes
• Promote HSE awareness (Campaigns, awareness, communications etc.) throughout the responsible site
• Conduct Health and Safety training aligned with Health and Safety Management Systems and local regulatory requirements
• Supervise the SHE Reps for the site
• Report and manage Health and Safety related incidents, near misses, hazards and best practices in accordance with group expectations
• Conduct Incident Investigations
• Report incident, near misses, hazards and site KPI's
• Facilitate Risk Assessments through the Crystal module for all Geochem and METMIN operations
• Implement Global Health and Safety Initiatives throughout responsible site where applicable (Safe Start, Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Safe Talks, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS, etc.)
• Ensure corrective action implementation from Incidents / Best Practices
• Conduct L4 compliance audits and inspections / site visits and provide guidance and assistance on related challenged and areas of improvement
• Evaluate the business process, procedures in relation to changes and amendments as and when required
• Assist locations with internal and external audits, client visits, governmental / regulatory visits etc.
• Timeously conduct inspections and compile report relating to HSE matters
• Adhere and ensure adherence to all safety requirements of the SGS management system.
• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned to the job holder to support the overall Health and Safety strategy
• Implement the business line Health and Safety at responsible site together with the HOD Lab and administration in the Geochem and METMIN divisions
• Implement, maintain and control Health and Safety Management Systems and local HSE regulatory requirements at responsible site
• Manage clear HSE related communication between role players (Health and Safety, Site personnel and Management)
• through use of global assessment tools (Stellar) and auditing / inspection processes
• Promote HSE awareness (Campaigns, awareness, communications etc.) throughout the responsible site
• Conduct Health and Safety training aligned with Health and Safety Management Systems and local regulatory requirements
• Supervise the SHE Reps for the site
• Report and manage Health and Safety related incidents, near misses, hazards and best practices in accordance with group expectations
• Conduct Incident Investigations
• Report incident, near misses, hazards and site KPI's
• Facilitate Risk Assessments through the Crystal module for all Geochem and METMIN operations
• Implement Global Health and Safety Initiatives throughout responsible site where applicable (Safe Start, Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Safe Talks, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS, etc.)
• Ensure corrective action implementation from Incidents / Best Practices
• Conduct L4 compliance audits and inspections / site visits and provide guidance and assistance on related challenged and areas of improvement
• Evaluate the business process, procedures in relation to changes and amendments as and when required
• Assist locations with internal and external audits, client visits, governmental / regulatory visits etc.
• Timeously conduct inspections and compile report relating to HSE matters
• Adhere and ensure adherence to all safety requirements of the SGS management system.

• Perform any reasonable tasks assigned to the job holder to support the overall Health and Safety strategy

• SAMTRAC / NEBOSH (Completed or in progress)

• 5 years relevant HSE management experience
• Advance Microsoft software experience
• Document and report writing experience

• Broad knowledge of applicable legislations
• Knowledge on ISO 45001, ISO14001
• Systems and Legal auditing
• Good personnel / communication skills
• Role player / team leader
• Investigation knowledge & skill
• Risk assessing in practice

• Ability to understand and explain technical (HSE specific) topics for all levels of personnel
• Ability to understand site contributions to Regional Health and Safety Performance and capability to use existing tools; prioritizing risks and influencing factors
• Ability to influence without direct reporting lines
• Ability to evaluate the accuracy of root cause analysis and the effectiveness of proposed solutions
• Sufficient knowledge of English to communicate with the Health and Safety Manager and to understand Global Health and Safety Communications
• Translates Strategy into Actions - Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIs/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.
• Influences Internally & Externally - Seeks to understand others' needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences' needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.

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