About the position
Postion Summary:
To advise and responsible for ensuring compliance with health and safety, environmental regulations and quality control.
Management of Safety, Health, Environment and Quality programmes and coordinate all ISO systems within the organisation in order to meet the requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Developing and maintaining Policies, Procedures, General Safety documentation, Mini HIRA’s, Health and Safety Risks and Legal CompliancesImplementing and maintaining ISO certification process for the organisationManaging, investigating and reporting on incidents, statistics, audits, hazards, surveys, COIDA and general assessments on a regular basisSARAO staff training and awareness on health and safety cultureConducting continuous risk assessment and management for all SARAO sitesDevelopment of construction health and safety specifications for tendersManaging and Assessing health risks, updating occupational health documentations, and health legal compliancesManage and continuous monitoring of the provision of comprehensive primary healthcare and ambulance services, including communication with the DOH on legal mattersManaging activities of the emergency evacuation drills and health risk at least once per year at all SARAO sites Developing implementing and continuous monitoring of the SARAO Environmental Management System including required Environment documentation processDeveloping implementing and continuous monitoring of the SARAO Environmental Management System including required Environment documentation processTraining, quality awareness, implementation and maintaining of the Quality culture at SARAOLeading and monitor implementation and maintaining of Quality Assurance internal and external timeously audits and reviews – including CalibrationSupervise and monitor the implementation and maintaining of the Total Quality Management System (TQMS), required Standards, general Specifications, inspection, testing, and NDE requirements Advising and coordinate SARAO Emergency Management Team (EMT)Monitor Emergency Response Procedures and Incident Response LevelsAssessing, identifying and advising on ergonomics health
Minimum Qualification:
- Diploma / Advanced Certificate / NQF 6
Minimum Experience:
- National Diploma in the relevant field (Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental or Quality) SACPCMP registered Professional Construction Health & Safety agent (PrCHSA)NEBOSCH certification (advantageous)Valid Driver’s License8 years’ experience as a SHEQ Officer of which 3 years to be in a supervisory/management capacity preferably in engineering project, operations, construction, infrastructure, design and development environmentAudit and implementation competency of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001Computer literate in MS Office (Power Point Presentation, Excel, Word, etc)
Experience:
- ISO 9001, ISO14001, ISO 45001, and OHSAS 18001 and trainingHSE management during development, construction, and operational phase of projectsHealth, Safety and Environment Management Systems, Environmental Laws and Regulations, Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 and its Regulations,Incident Management, Incident Investigation by using systemized tools, HSE Auditing Techniques, Risk management (Identify areas of risk and develop measure to eliminate, reduce and control them)Quality assurance managementAccessing external and internal based SHEQ document Management SystemsGAP analysis procedure in Health Safety and EnvironmentSHEQ awareness, cultural and training includingLeading and managing a team
Knowledge:
- Application of Health, Safety, Environmental legislation (including knowledge of OHSACT) Relevant ISO standards and auditing (ISO[Phone Number Removed]; and 14001)Application of the principles and practices of SHEQ and Risk managementGood understanding and working knowledge of relevant legislation that has reference to the environment (i
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- , NEMA, NWA, NEM: WA, MPRDA etc
- )The OHS ACT and the required regulations including the Construction Industry Legislation and RegulationsInterpretation of SHEQ Management Systems, procedures and policies including document control
Additional Notes:
Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team work, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring and supervisory skillsAbility to plan, set goals; and manage time, priorities, resources, accountabilities, schedules and costExcellent communication skills both written and verbal Ability to solve problems, interpreting and analyzing report, provides and implements recommendationsBe thorough and pay attention to detailGood incident and accident investigation skills, must follow protocol, take lead, implement corrective action and close out the investigations as per prescribed timelinesGood Safety acumenSelf-motivated and assertiveWillingness and ability to travel nationallyThe NRF website provides more details on the initiatives and activities
Applicants should submit a comprehensive CV by registering and apply online through the NRF Recruitment and Selection Portal.
Applications should be accompanied by a letter of motivation indicating the applicant·s suitability for the position.
The names and contact details of at least three referees should be provided.
Desired Skills:
- Skilled in applied field of position
- Knowledge to be relevant
- Responsible in performing duties
About The Employer:
The National Research Foundation (NRF) supports and promotes research and human capital development through funding, the provision of National Research Facilities and science outreach platforms and programmes to the broader community in all fields of science and technology, including natural sciences, engineering, social sciences and humanities.
The South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO) spearheads South Africa’s activities in the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope, commonly known as the SKA, in engineering, science and construction. SARAO is a National Facility managed by the National Research Foundation and incorporates radio astronomy instruments and programmes such as the MeerKAT telescope in the Karoo, the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory (HartRAO) in Gauteng, the African Very Long Baseline Interferometry (AVN) programme in nine African countries as well as the associated human capital development and commercialisation endeavours.
