About the position
South African Sugarcane Research Institute(SASRI) a division of the South African Sugar Association (SASA) has a permanent opportunity available for aSHEQ Administratorbased inMount Edgecombe.
The successful incumbent will undertake the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the SHEQ management system for the South African Sugarcane Research Institute (SASRI) and maintaining the quality management system based on ISO 9001 system. The SHEQ Administrator will also be responsible for coordinating the Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety legal compliance programmes, further ensuring that the organisation complies with all relevant SHEQ legislation, company policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Advising line management and assisting with the implementation of new or existing SHEQ-related legislation, rules, and company standards to include fire prevention, health, and safety awareness training.
- Assisting in updating the SHEQ Management system to accommodate changes in legislation and Industry Standards.
- Liaising with HR for initiating and coordinating annual SHE training plans and updating personal information.
- Ensuring SHEQ meetings are held, recorded, and documented accordingly, across departments.
- Developing a monthly SHEQ communication strategy for all sites and levels of staff to include written information, toolbox talks and management reports.
- Interpreting and implementing ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) as well as evaluating the adequacy of the QMS procedures.
- Conducting and facilitating risk assessments.
- Conducting accident investigations, when required.
- Monitoring audit findings and recommending corrective and preventative actions.
- Compiling and revising policies and procedures, including SOPs
- Co-ordinating continual improvements of the QMS, ensuring that evidence of corrective and preventive actions taken are recorded and reviewed.
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:
- National Diploma or equivalent in Health and Safety Management
- Exposure to and understanding of implementation of OHSA and ISO 9001
- Two to Three years of Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality experience
- Implementation and management of SHEQ Management Systems
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Remuneration and Benefits:
Desired Skills:
- SHEQ
- Administrator
- Agriculture
