SHEQ Officer

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC / Relevant Safety Qualification (non-negotiable)
• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification (advantageous)
• 3 6 years experience in a Safety / SHEQ role
• Experience working with SHE software (Isometrix advantageous)
• Computer literate (MS Office Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong administrative and reporting skills

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement, maintain and update the site SHEQ Management System
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and all applicable regulations
• Conduct internal SHE audits and report findings to management
• Act as the primary contact for all safety-related matters
• Manage and administer the SHEQ software system (Isometrix)
• Compile and implement SHEQ training programmes
• Ensure induction and annual refresher safety training for employees
• Compile and manage customer safety files
• Monitor and manage workshop equipment compliance (cranes, lifting equipment, pressure vessels, etc.)
• Monitor calibration of measuring and testing equipment
• Control vehicle inspection check sheets and stop unroadworthy vehicles
• Manage WCL incident claims for the site
• Ensure entrance and exit medicals are conducted
• Enforce safety standards and stop unsafe work where required
• Liaise with certification bodies and external stakeholders
• Work overtime when required

Competencies:

• Detail-oriented and highly organised
• Assertive with the ability to enforce safety standards
• Self-driven and proactive
• Ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation
• Strong communication skills