About the position
One of our clients is looking for an experienced SHEQ Advisor based in Kuruman to oversee workplace health and safety compliance across operational sites. The role focuses on conducting risk assessments, safety inspections, managing SHEQ systems, investigating incidents and ensuring adherence to legislative and client safety requirements.
Responsibilities:
SHEQ Compliance & Risk Management
- Monitor and ensure compliance with SHEQ legislation, policies, procedures and client requirements.
- Conduct workplace risk assessments, hazard identification and safety inspections.
- Evaluate working practices, procedures and facilities to identify risks and ensure legal compliance.
- Monitor employee safety behaviour and promote adherence to workplace safety standards.
- Review, update and communicate SHEQ policies and procedures.
Safety Management Systems & Auditing
- Develop, implement and maintain SHEQ management systems and risk management programmes.
- Conduct internal safety audits and monitor the closure of audit findings.
- Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of SHE systems and certifications.
- Monitor site safety management system performance and recommend improvements.
- Ensure operational sites maintain the required safety and compliance standards.
Incident Investigation & Safety Improvement
- Lead incident investigations and identify underlying safety concerns.
- Recommend and monitor corrective and preventative actions.
- Promote continuous improvement in workplace health and safety practices.
- Coordinate and conduct emergency response drills in accordance with company policies.
SHEQ Reporting & Administration
- Compile and submit monthly safety statistics, findings and compliance reports.
- Maintain accurate SHEQ records, documentation and audit reports.
- Monitor safety performance and report on compliance trends and areas requiring improvement.
- Provide management with recommendations based on inspections, investigations and audit findings.
Stakeholder Engagement & Safety Coordination
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees and relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure alignment between company safety requirements, client standards and legislative obligations.
- Communicate safety procedures, requirements and corrective actions across operational teams.
- Provide guidance and recommendations on workplace safety concerns and compliance matters.
Minimum Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12.
- National Diploma in Safety Management.
- SAMTRAC qualification.
- Minimum 3–5 years' previous experience in a SHEQ Advisor role.
- Sound knowledge of occupational health and safety legislation, SHEQ standards and risk management.
- Experience in workplace inspections, risk assessments, incident investigations and safety audits.
- Experience implementing and maintaining SHEQ management systems.
- Strong reporting, documentation and computer literacy skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement and supervise safety activities.
- Valid driver's licence.
Desired Skills:
- Ability to work independently
- Strong reporting
- computer literacy skills
