SHE Specialist - Cape Town at Fidelity Services Group

Overall Purpose of the Job: 

The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and assistance to Management throughout the Region to implement the SHE Management System and drive cultural change, with the objective of minimizing accidents, injuries, and environmental damage through promoting compliance with Statutory, Company and Customer SHE requirements.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• 4-6 years’ experience in Environmental Health & Safety Management in Construction and Subcontractor management (Security industry preferable)
• Related Environmental Health & Safety certificates or equivalent courses completed (i.e. RCAT & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.)
• Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet)
• Skilled in delivering training programs, presentations and development of policies and procedures
• Valid Driver’s License with own reliable vehicle. 
• Diploma in Safety Management.

Main Duties:

• Drive a culture of “Zero Harm to People and the Environment” across the region.
• Build strong working relationships in order to assist Managers to consistently implement the Company’s SHE Policy and Management System.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance and development of Regional SHE Team.
• Promote incorporation of SHE into business planning and assist with establishing SHE management performance measures.
• Develop, implement and ensure compliance Regional and Group SHE Projects, Processes and Procedures.
• Implement and monitor the Risk Assessment and Control System throughout the Region.
• Implement and monitor compliance with the Contractor Management Program throughout the Region.
• Assist and coordinate the investigation and management of accidents, incidents and near misses.
• Develop and coordinate delivery of SHE Training Programs.
• Coordinate the implementation of occupational rehabilitation and the Injury Management Program.
• Management of legislative changes and emerging issues, and communicate with the business.
• Co-ordinate and assist with audits.
• Collaborate across boundaries internally with SHE professionals, and externally with industry, statutory and professional bodies.
• Ability to travel in the region as and when required.
• Attend all DOL / DOH audits and investigation.
• Assist with all SHE matter throughout all three divisions within the Group.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong ability to multi task, attentive and energetic.
• Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
• Exceptional Communication skills (written and verbal) to relate across all levels in the organization.
• Managerial Courage and ability to communicate effectively with senior management.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior management to commit to SHE responsibilities.
• Champion of Integrity and Trust.
• Customer Focus.
• Learning/Change Agility.
• Build Effective Teams and Manage Diversity.
• Manage Vision and Purpose.
• Drive for Results.
• Business Acumen.