SHEQ Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Steel Industry has an urgent vacancy for a SHEQ Officer in Rustenburg.

POSITION INFO:

1. Job Purpose

To support the implementation, monitoring and maintenance of the company''''s Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) systems within a steel manufacturing environment.

The successful candidate will assist in ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety legislation, environmental requirements, quality standards and company procedures, while promoting a safe and healthy working environment for all employees.

2. Key Responsibilities

Health and Safety

• Conduct routine workplace inspections and safety checks across production, warehouse and factory areas.
• Identify potential hazards and unsafe working conditions and report them to management.
• Assist with risk assessments and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Monitor employee compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Ensure employees wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with incident, accident and near-miss investigations.
• Maintain health and safety registers and documentation.
• Assist with toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives.

Environmental Management

• Assist in monitoring environmental compliance within the manufacturing facility.
• Conduct routine checks relating to waste management, housekeeping and environmental practices.
• Ensure correct waste segregation and disposal procedures are followed.
• Report environmental incidents, spills and potential environmental risks.

Quality Management

• Assist with maintaining quality control procedures and standards.
• Conduct basic quality and housekeeping inspections in production and storage areas.
• Ensure relevant quality documentation and inspection records are maintained.
• Report non-conformances and assist with corrective and preventative actions.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems.

Compliance and Administration

• Assist with maintaining SHEQ policies, procedures, registers and records.
• Ensure workplace safety documentation is updated and properly filed.
• Assist with internal and external SHEQ audits.
• Monitor compliance with applicable legislation and company requirements.
• Follow up on outstanding corrective actions.
• Assist with preparing SHEQ reports and statistics.

Employee Training and Awareness

• Assist with employee safety inductions.
• Support toolbox talks and safety awareness campaigns.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture throughout the organisation.
• Assist in ensuring employees understand and follow workplace safety procedures.

3. Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 / Matric.
• National Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety, SAMTRAC or relevant SHEQ qualification will be advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment will be advantageous but is not essential.
• Willingness to work on the factory floor and conduct regular inspections.

4. Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail.
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to identify potential risks and hazards.
• Good report-writing and record-keeping abilities.
• Proactive approach to health and safety.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Confidence to communicate safety requirements to employees.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

5. Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate must be:

• Responsible and disciplined.
• Observant and detail-oriented.
• Proactive and solutions-driven.
• Assertive when dealing with safety non-compliance.
• Willing to learn and develop within the SHEQ environment.
• Comfortable interacting with employees at all levels.