SHEQ officer

About the role

AECI is hiring a SHEQ officer, based in Umbogintwini. To implement and monitor effiective SHEQ management systems, drive continuos improvement towards the SHEQ framework & ensure compliance through audits, inspections and reporting

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain SHEQ policies, procedures, standards and systems
• Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety observations and compliance audits
• Identify hazards, assess risks and ensure implementation of appropriate control measures
• Monitor compliance with applicable SHEQ legislation, regulations, standards and company requirements
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses and non-conformances, and track corrective actions to closure
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records, registers, reports, permits and documentation
• Coordinate and monitor risk assessments, toolbox talks, safety meetings and SHEQ awareness programmes
• Monitor environmental compliance, including waste management, pollution prevention and housekeeping
• Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Conduct and coordinate internal SHEQ audits and assist with external audits and inspections
• Monitor contractor and supplier SHEQ compliance
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, drills and response activities
• Compile and submit SHEQ reports, statistics, dashboards and performance indicators
• Track corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and verify their effectiveness
• Provide SHEQ training, induction and awareness to employees and contractors
• Promote a strong safety, environmental, quality and continuous-improvement culture
• Provide management with SHEQ advice, trends, risks and recommendations
• Ensure SHEQ objectives and targets are monitored and achieved
• Escalate significant risks, incidents, legal non-compliances and unsafe conditions promptly
• Contribute to continuous improvement of SHEQ processes and operational performance
• Update, draft and implementation of system procedures and work instructions
• Updating all SHEQ trackers

Requirements

• Qualifications, knowledge and skills requirements
• Diploma or Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management or related
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a chemical industry plant environment, preferably production related
• Relevant SHEQ/OHS certifications, such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, or equivalent will be advantageous
• Excellent knowledge of SHE legislation and best practice
• Excellent investigation capability and report writing and presentation skills
• Valid First Aid and Incident Investigation training/certification
• Training in ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management systems
• Valid driver’s licence may be required depending on the role
• Competencies (skills, knowledge and characteristics)
• Excellent Communication skill
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail
• Team Player
• Excellent Work Ethic,teamwork
• Good Presentation Skills
• Work Independently