Job Description

Company DescriptionSGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 99,600 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.Primary ResponsibilitiesServe as a functional Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Coordinator and support to provide support on HSE management system, HSE programs and ensure full and on-going overall compliance.
The main focus will be on Incident Investigation, Health, Safety and Environmental Risk Management.Specific Responsibilities

• Ensure understanding and support implementation of the HSE Management System within the Sub-Region.
• Monitor the effective implementation of HSE Strategies and Programs (Legal Compliance, IVMS, Health Track, BBS, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, 5S (Housekeeping program), Industrial Hygiene, Audit coordination, CRYSTAL and Incident management).
• Support Sub-Regional OI Manager in improving Safety Culture and other HSE initiatives.
• Partner with H&S Country and Business Line Managers/Coordinators and Business Line Managers to continuously improve HSE programs and accountability, in support of country's HSE objectives and business initiatives.
• Participate in identifying HSE training needs, developing training matrices and plans. Organize and conduct HSE training.
• Ensure H&S training is aligned with HSMS and local regulatory requirements and is conducted at site level, together with country managers.
• Partner with all stakeholders (e.g., Human Resources, H&S Personnel, Site/Location Managers, Medical Service Providers, etc.) to ensure that the medical surveillance and biological monitoring is compliant with Local Regulatory, Client and SGS requirements.
• Lead, facilitate and/or participate in incident investigations as directed by your manager.
• Lead, facilitate and/or participate in developing and reviewing risk assessments and ensure that hierarchy of controls is effectively implemented.
• Review the effectiveness of chemical management implementation at locations.
• Review the effectiveness of Emergency Response Plans implementation at locations.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions implemented.
• Champion specifically assigned projects.
• Contribute and support in HSE monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual reporting.

• Matric
• Safety Diploma or equivalent.
• SAMTRAC or NEBOSH
• Legal Liability
• Lead Incident Investigator
• Risk Practitioner (At least a NQF 5 or equivalent course)

• At least 8 - 10 years' experience on both Incident Investigations and Risk Assessments.
• Microsoft Tools experience - Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook. Document and report writing experience.

• Attention to detail - Double checks the accuracy of information and work product and express concern that things be done right, thoroughly, and precisely.
• Collaborates Effectively - Goes beyond 'borders' to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently.
• Supports the Cultural Change using a soft skills approach.
• Reinforces a strong H&S culture.
• Quality assurance - Ensure that all standards are met, that quality of work meets the requirements and that standards are maintained.
• Establish a systematic, clear, detailed course of action for self or others to assure accomplishment of specific objectives.
• Strong Incident Investigation and Verification skills.
• Expertise in different Risk Assessment Methodologies.
• Understanding of legal requirements and implementation.
• Ensure the planning, execution and follow-up.
• Dependable: It is crucial to be dependable and can be relied on to uphold responsibilities without having to be micromanaged.
• Good Communicator: They need to understand the message and deliver it clearly to the target audience.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Productive: The project demands productivity from its participants, so it's doubly important that they're productive.

• Code B (South African) driver's license

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