SHEQ Specialist

Purpose

The SHEQ Specialist will be responsible for administration and implementation of all Health and Safety initiatives. 

Focus Areas:

Health and Safety Compliance

Environmental Management

Maintaining ISO accreditation and quality standards

Assisting with IOD queries

Ensuring compliance with PPE

Key performance areas

Health and Safety Compliance:

• Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures in line with regulatory requirements according to the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other related Legislations.
• Conduct regular safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Coordinate and deliver safety training programs for employees to promote a culture of safety awareness.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Implement and oversee health programs and initiatives to promote employee well-being.
• Conduct health risk assessments and provide recommendations for preventive measures.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers and occupational health teams to address employee health concerns.
• Ensuring all related Health and Safety training is adhered to related to the Print and Production Industry and that all the certifications are up to date.

Environmental Management:

• Develop and maintain environmental management systems to minimize environmental impact.
• Monitor and report on environmental performance, including waste management and pollution control.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and standards.

Maintaining ISO Accreditation and Quality Standards:

• Maintaining ISO Accreditation and ensuring quality standards are always applied.
• Ensuring ISO and related Health and Safety audits are complied with and maintained accordingly.
• Monitor and evaluate quality processes and procedures to ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with production and quality teams to implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Documentation and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate records and documentation related to SHEQ activities.
• Prepare and submit reports on SHEQ performance, incidents, and compliance to management.

Assisting with IOD queries

• Assisting the HR Department with managing the Injured on duty queries.
• Maintaining relevant paperwork related to IOD queries.
• Following up on IOD queries.

Ensuring compliance with PPE:

• Ensuring all relevant staff are equipped with relevant PPE.
• Ensuring staff compliance with PPE.

Essential and Mandatory Requirements

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, Quality Management, or a related field.
• 3-5 years experiences in SHEQ management, preferably in the print and packaging industry.
• Knowledge of relevant safety, health, environmental, and quality regulations and standards.
• A valid drivers licence.

Preferred skills and experience

• Interpersonal relationships, discretion and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of employment and health and safety laws.
• Experience of report writing utilising excel, word and power point.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.
• Experience of using effective Health and Safety Information Systems.
• Sound verbal and written communication skills.
• Peoples Management skills.
• Conflict handling skills.
• Computer literacy.