SHE Officer - DC Longmeadow at Dis-Chem Pharmacies

Minimum Requirements

Essential:

• Grade 12- Matric or Senior Certificate
• Diploma/Degree in Safety Management or SAMTRAC or similar qualification
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in safety in a retail environment.
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Project)

Advantageous:

• Experience in incident Investigation. 

Job Specifications

• Provide input into the development of plans that deliver a SHEQ Resilience Status for the group.
• Assist in the design of detailed BCM (Business Continuity Management Plan) specific for the Dis-Chem sites to cover all kinds of emergency business disruptions.
• Support the implementation of the business strategy and plans for all dimensions of Safety, Health, Environment, Quality (SHEQ), Security and wellness.
• Execute the health and safety plans & campaigns; inspections of equipment and machinery; and investigations in the workplace according to legal guidelines and risk profiles.
• Ensure full compliance to legislation and policies such as safety related appointments, investigations,and audits.
• Implement risk policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Conduct store visits for compliance checks purposes and ensure full compliance to Safety, Health, Environment, Quality and Security regulations.
• Perform risk assessments and facilitate the implementation of preventive measures.
• Identify potential high risk exposure areas and suggest appropriate mitigation steps.
• Conduct safety inspections and adhere to established operating procedures.
• Set up processes and audits that will ensure business sites are safe from fire, floods, and break-in or any criminal activity.
• Conduct evacuation drills and exercises on how to manage emergency circumstances.
• Co-ordinate and implement the risk management strategy within the business.
• Support the Implementation of the Business Continuity Management Plan with various controls and documentation.
• Manage all contractors onsite and ensure contractor compliance.
• Train and coach site managers and employees to ensure knowledge of SHEQ roles and responsibilities.
• Support training development for the business and ensure availability of SHE representatives in different business areas.
• Ensure that annual refresher training is implemented to maintain accreditations/certifications.
• Assist to implement a culture of continuous improvement and innovation through developing a hands- on understanding of business and client SHEQ needs and requirements
• Build internal and external stakeholder relationships and facilitate compliance with statutory requirements by – Continuous monitoring across all departments; Arranging updates, briefings and training sessions as required.
• Collaborate with managers and supervisors to assist in developing safety procedures for their areas.
• Liaise with Security Management in respect of compliance with the Security Risk Policy, any physical security, risk, events, and other matters of escalation.
• Ensure effective engagement with Department of Labour and ensuring compliance with Department of Labour by providing documentation timeously.
• Report on Occupational, Health & Safety related activities.
• Track and report on status of actions following SHE audit findings and critical control deviations.
• Ensure that a SHE data management and reporting process are in place.
• Keeps abreast of all current and pending legislation pertaining to Occupational Health & Safety and related legislations, by-laws, and regulations, as well as the relevant Business Policies and responds to changes proactively and appropriately.
• Execute the business reporting requirements and ensure timeous investigation, routing, and reporting of incidents.
• Ensure timeous and accurate capturing of all reporting requirements including risk meetings, BCM meetings, evacuation drills, Lost Time Injury Rate, site visits, etc.
• Consolidate and report on governance, risk, and compliance onsite and provide management with information to evaluate and improve SHEQ performance
• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations. 

Competencies

Essential:

• Knowledge and understanding of SHEQ related legislation.
• Knowledge of relevant SHEQ Management Systems.
• Strong command of the English language
• Ability to solve problems
• Strong communication skills
• Strong analytical skills and time management
• Strong leadership Skills
• Builds constructive working relationships