About the position
PURPOSE
The purpose of this role is to provide Professional advice to Business on all aspects concerning Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality through effective implementation and maintenance of relevant SHEQ strategies and processes to ensure all responsibilities associated with Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality within construction sites are adhered to from Stage 1 to Stage 6. The position will involve travelling to different construction sites within different regions ensuring compliance from appointed Professional Services Provides and Principal Contractors according to legislation requirement.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Operational Functions
- Strengthen and build the SHEQ expertise and knowledge of Service Management through mentoring, coaching, provision of information, support, advice and training.
- Compilation of site-specific Health and Safety Specifications and Baseline Risk Assessments per project for Tender phase
- Preparation of Legal appointments and written agreements for appointed Principal Contractors for appointed project sites
- Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, other relevant Acts and Regulations within the Infrastructure Delivery Unit
- Prepare audit reports and Non-Conformances relating to SHEQ non-compliance on Construction sites
- Maintain accurate records relating all aspects of SHEQ advice and support provided to Service Management, supervisors and staff
- Identify emerging risks on all construction projects and formulate optimum risk control strategies with project teams
- Implementation of relevant SHEQ strategies, processes, manuals and policies
- Maintaining of SHEQ records in accordance with the Document Management System
- Compilation of Monthly SHEQ report for all allocated programmes
- Consolidation of Quarterly SHEQ report to DBSA Exco and SEC Board Committee.
Project Management
- Participate in and contribute to the planning, development, implementation and review of Construction projects
- Ensure compliance to all Construction projects outlined in the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993 and regulations, SHEQ policy and processes
- Collaborate with engineers and program managers to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment on construction sites
- Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices, in order to ensure compliance with relevant Acts, regulations and safety standards.
Compliance and Reporting Obligations
- Undertake Monthly/Quarterly audits and monitor the completion of SHEQ action plans
Leadership
- Coach and mentor key stakeholders to influence change and encourage learning
- Participate in the performance management process
- Encourage behaviours that promote Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality responsibility, accountability and awareness
- Encourage and support staff to report hazards and incidents so that SHEQ risks can be managed
- Work with key stakeholders to promote an environment that adheres to the organisation's SHEQ policy.
SHEQ Management System
- Participate in implementation and maintaining of ISO 45001 (OHSAS 18001) system.
Quality Management
- Promote a culture within the team of best practice in service delivery that is in line with the philosophy of the standards
- Promote the philosophy of the quality standards and rights of people we support to the community and relevant stakeholders when appropriate
- Ensure necessary documentation is completed as required and according to the developed organisational processes
- Ensure people we support and/or their advocate understand their right and ability to participate in the overall quality improvement of service delivery.
Financial Management Functions
- SHEQ Budget implementation.
Key Measures
- Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993 and all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies and Processes
- Promotion of culture of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality Compliance
- Implemented Risk Management Principles on all Programmes
- Timeously reporting SHEQ risks, Incidents, Non-compliances to Appointed 16.2
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- National Diploma in Built Environment (Electrical, Mechanical and Civil) and Safety Management
- 6 years of experience in H&S environment.
- Proven record of accomplishment in managing high performance professional teams.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- Construction site experience in managing Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality.
- Excellent skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning, communicating and organizing.
- In-depth experience of working in Infrastructure Delivery related fields.
- Qualifications and extensive experience in SHEQ within a large multidisciplinary Organisation.
- Demonstrated understanding of and expertise in applying the SHEQ legislative framework within a human services environment.
- Specific expertise in developing, implementing and auditing SHEQ management systems.
- Capacity to clarify needs of others and work with them to develop and implement cost effective and practical solutions.
- Strong influencing, negotiation and issue resolution skills.
Desired Skills:
- Construction site experience in managing Safety
- extensive experience in SHEQ within a large multidisciplinary Organisation.
