SHEQ Compliance Officer - VKB Health and Safety, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Job Description

• The VKB Group has been committed to implementing all systems and measures to ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation, contractor compliance and Environmental requirements. Due to the VKB Group portfolio we are looking for a candidate that can join the SHEQ team as a SHEQ Compliance Officer. The functions of this position will be to ensure the compliance of all contractors, to establish the Environmental management within the VKB Group and to implement and establish Health and Safety systems for our external clients. We are looking for an individual that is driven and will pursue this endeavor with the team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Certificates needed - NOSA SAMTRAC, ISO 14000, ISO 45000 (ISO 22000, FSSC 22000. Will be a benefit)
• At least 6 years’ proven experience in the safety field (agriculture environment will be advantageous).
• Lead Auditors courses and auditing experience will be an advantage.
• National diploma in Safety Management will be advantageous.
• At least 4 years’ experience in ISO 14000, ISO 45000. ISO 9001 standards and certified systems.

Key responsibilities of this role

• Audit compliance of all contractors working on projects within the VKB Group
• Audit compliance of all network contractors working at VKB Operations
• Setup and maintain a contractor’s audit program.
• Be an integral part of providing and conducting audits and consulting services for external clients.
• Setup and manage the VKB Group Environmental management systems.

Knowledge

Thorough knowledge of relevant local Health and Safety and Environmental legislation:

• OHSACT
• COID ACT
• National Environmental Management Act
• ISO 14000
• ISO 45000
• Very strong working knowledge of auditing of contractors
• Working knowledge of Risk Assessments
• Working knowledge of Health and Safety systems.
• A working knowledge of local OHSAct requirements.
• Able to engage and work with external clients, stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors.
• Able to take ownership of areas responsible.
• Able to work within our team.

Skills

• MS Office at an intermediate skill level.
• Thorough Report writing skills.
• Conducting audits.
• Prepare and present presentations from time to time.
• Accurate and attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Very strong people skills
• Problem solving.
• Strong administrative skills
• Must want to go the extra mile.

Closing Date 10 July 2023