About the position
Location: ZAF - Kempton Park, Serengeti Blvd (DSV Park Gauteng)
Job Posting Title: Compliance Specialist, QSHE
Time Type: Full Time
SUMMARY
The successful candidate will be responsible for the training, implementation, support, monitoring, control and sustaining of all Quality, Safety, Health and Environmental (QSHE) Management System requirements as well as Transport Management System requirements & processes aligned to the approved quality management system and all relevant legal and commercial requirements. This includes maintenance of all QSHE protocols and site licenses / accreditations via frequent documented audits.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure compliance to QSHE & RTMS policy, standard operating procedure as well as statutory guidance documents;
- Write, review, train, implement, sustain & audit procedures / processes / workflows or other, as and when required to ensure compliance with adopted QSHE Management System, Road Transport Management System and Healthcare QMS;
- Active participation in audits whether internal, client, statutory or other;
- Active participation in non-conformance closure through appropriate implementation of corrective action to ensure robustness of adopted QSHE / RTMS;
- Active participation in continual improvement;
- Proactive engagement within operational undertakings to ensure prompt escalation to relevant manager in the event of system failure and / or operational weaknesses or necessary enhancements;
- Support the Management team through the communication of current issues and continuous improvement opportunities identified at Branch level. Tasks include:
- Report writing in respect of KPI's;
- Daily / Weekly / Monthly productivity and efficiency reports;
- Submission of weekly housekeeping reports to general manager;
- Daily / Weekly / Monthly inspections aimed at QSHE; and
- Active participation in security matters to mitigate stock loss, theft or misappropriation including associated report writing in respect of noted incidents;
- Active participation in supervisory tasks, including but not limited to:
- Departmental resource management;
- Implementation and management of Occupational Health & Safety standards; and
- Management meeting attendance.
- Facility and Equipment: Ensure that entire facility and all equipment is continuously maintained to required health and safety standards. This includes updated Facility Maintenance Register and MHE Register;
- Contractor Management: Ensure all contactors are on DSV preferred provider list, meet all SHE requirements (compliant licenses, accreditations, processes, staff, training, and equipment), have suitable safety file and are audited daily whilst on site to ensure HSE standards are always met.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Grade 12
- Quality, Health and Safety, or Environmental related qualiification + min 3 years' experience in a similar role.
- Involvement in the implementation and auditing of Management Systems for ISO [Phone Number Removed]; / Healthcare QMS
- RTMS (Road Transport Management System).
- Supplier Management - experience in auditing of suppliers and service providers.
COMPUTER SKILLS
- Proficient in Excel for data management and reporting
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years relevant experience in industry with experience in all job-related requirements listed below;
- Ensure OHSAS Legal Compliance through Legal Compliance auditing;
- Ensure national compliance to DSV Policies, Health and Safety Regulations, Processes, Work Instructions, Maintenance Schedules, Audits (internal and external), licenses, accreditations, and Local Authority requirements;
- QSHE Management, including ISO [Phone Number Removed];;
- Appointment and maintenance of all roles within QSHE framework;
- Training: Ensure all parties are trained effectively by accredited parties and licenses are renewed in time to prevent lapse;
- Problem Solving: Effective Root Cause Analysis, Trend Analysis, Problem Solving and implementation of Corrective and Preventative Measures;
- Incident Reporting: On-time, professional, accurate and thorough incident reporting training, support & incident trend analysis.
- Auditing: Preparation, execution and reporting;
- Stress and Conflict: Effective techniques and/or skills to manage conflict, cope with stress and work under pressure to meet deadlines;
- Supervision: All supervisory functions required within job description (Planning, Organizing, Leading, Controlling, Monitoring) carried out independently, effectively, and reliably;
- Communication: Communicate effectively (written and verbal) to manage and meet both internal and external customer expectations;
- Commercial: Ensure operations always compliant within framework of client contracts and SLA's, supplier agreements and local authority legal requirements;
- Waste Management aligned with Environmental Targets: Measure and drive continual improvement relative to 'Reduce, Re-use and Recycle' policy, and ensure any recycling is compliant;
- Contractor Management: Ensure all contactors are on DSV preferred provider list, meet all SHE requirements (compliant licenses, accreditations, processes, staff, training, and equipment), have suitable safety files and are audited daily whilst on site to ensure SHE standards are always met.
- Ability to demonstrate a proactive approach and continuously develop & improve quality, and other related obligations; and
- An understanding of quality assurance and audit processes in relation to quality management systems and transport management systems.
- Logistics and Supply Chain and Logistics related qualification.
- Relevant experience in industry with in-depth experience in all job-related requirements listed below;
Description
High
Med.
Basic
Ability to revise and draft new work instructions/SOP or flow chart
X
Ability to work extended hour's and over weekends when required
X
Ability to work independently
X
Assertive and sound negotiator
X
Be prepared to travel nationally
X
Decision making ability
X
Ensure strict compliance to Policies, Regulations & Work Instructions
X
Good Presentation skills
X
High emotional intelligence
X
High personal integrity
X
High work rate, quality of work and attention to detail
X
Knowledge of various continual improvement methodologies (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma)
X
Must be on-time and conscientious about meeting deadlines.
X
Must demonstrate initiative
X
Planning abilities
X
Required to be self-motivated, committed, and able to work under extreme pressure.
X
Sound professional communication skills written and spoken
X
Very good mathematical & analytical skills, and ability to think logically
X
Strong Problem solving and Analytical skills
X
Description
High
Med.
Working knowledge of VFT (advantage)
X
Customer orientated
X
Don't want just another job
X
Six Sigma / DSV Sigma & Lean experience
X
Good team player
X
Keen to learn & grow
X
Multiskilling
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Must be able to build and lead a team
X
Must be able to work in a diverse environment
X
Positive can-do attitude
X
Good people and leadership skills
X
System & process enhancement experience & ability
X
Ability to think & plan long term
X
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Disclaimer : Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV's Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.
