SHEQ Officer

A specialist warehouse and distribution company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, customer service-oriented SHEQ Officer in the Western CapeThe SHEQ Officer is responsible for coordinating the Quality, Environmental, Health, Safety, legal compliance programmes and related issues within the department. She/he is also responsible for ensuring that the business complies with all relevant SHEQ legislation, company policies and procedures, minimum requirements and permit requirements. Coordination of the implementation, maintenance and administration of the SHEQ management system.National Senior Certificate / MatricSAMTRAC Certificate or equivalent occupational SHE trainingNational Diploma or equivalent in Health Safety ManagementFirst Aid level 2 Basic CertificateFire Prevention CertificateWarehousing experienceISO 45001 / ISO 9001 QualificationIncident investigationOwn transport and a valid driver's licensePROCESS/ADMINISTRATIONCoordination of SHEQ service providers;Review compliance to regional rules and regulations;Ensure that SHEQ meetings are held, recorded and document controlled;Ensure / enforce contractors’ compliance;Conduct accident investigations when required;Assist management with the implementation of the SHEQ management system;Assist in updating the SHEQ Management system to accommodate changes in legislation and Industry Standards;Ensure SHEQ document and data control systems are maintained by the responsible persons;Promote SHEQ Awareness;Monitor audit findings and recommend corrective and preventative actions;Conduct and facilitate risk assessments;Issue Non-conformance’s where required;Ensure management set objectives and targets for SHEQ compliance in the division;Evaluate and communicate the effectiveness of SHEQ management plans;Maintain control and training registers;Maintain all site safety filesPEOPLE MANAGEMENTDevelop and empower employees to take ownership of the SHEQ Management systemConduct regular awareness training on all sitesEnsure health and safety representative, first aider, fire fighter and handling of hazardous material training is up to dateFINANCEAssist in the preparation and management of budgetsCLIENT RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENTEstablish and build a relationship with TES representatives;Communicate and provide feedback regularly to client and resolve client and TES queries timeouslyCRITICAL COMPETENCIESGood Communication SkillsPeople management skills and principles.Priority setting.Computer Literacy (MS Office – Excel).Numeric reasoning ability.Interpersonal skills.Attention to detail.Strong admin skills.Deadline driven and ability to work under pressure.Organized, efficient and task driven.Ability to multi-task