SHERQ Manager - Kathu at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Qualifications

• Bachelors' Degree in Mining Engineering, Chemistry, Safety or equivalent 

Advantageous Requirements:

• Process Safety Certificate
• 2 years demonstrated experience in SHERQ management systems
• Prior experience in Mining Operations non-negotiable

Experience

• 5 years demonstrated experience in SHERQ Management in a Mining/Explosives Environment
• 3 years demonstrated experience in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001  
• 3 years’ demonstrated experience in People Management 

Duties

Achieved and improved operations SHERQ objectives

• To assist in the development and implementation of a strategy to shape the SHERQ function within the various sites, and work closely with the site management team to deliver the SHERQ strategy and drive a SHERQ and continuous improvement culture
• To implement and monitor the various SHE management programs in line with BME's strategy and safety objectives (RCR).
• To assist in maintaining BME's ISO accreditation.

Prevented/mitigated SHERQ risks and incidents

• To assist in disseminating and communicating SHE initiatives, SHE information, and performance to business.
• To identify training needs, and ensure compliance with SHERQ related legislation, policies and procedures.
• To identify, develop and implement occupational wellness programs in accordance with the needs and risks identified.
• To identify and effectively manage risks to ensure zero harm.

Implemented SHERQ frameworks to ensure continuous compliance

• To verify data received, to conduct analysis and identify trends in order to compile the SHE reports as per the legal and company requirements.
• To recommend and implement initiatives in alignment with BME's strategic objectives to drive safety performance metrics, continuous improvement, and a SHERQ culture.
• To effectively manage the required SHE budget in accordance to the SHE parameters established for the respective area(s).

Enabled SHERQ Officers

• To continuously develop skillsets of SHERQ Officers and the rest of the employees through mentoring and technical training and demonstrate the SHERQ’s team’s ability to make significant contribution to the business.

Operations enhanced SHERQ internal and external stakeholder relations

• To build effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders to deliver on the mandate of the role.

Job Competencies

• Ability to present information in a consistent, organized and accurate way
• Proven ability to work effectively cross-functionally
• Ability to communicate in both a verbal and written manner and work effectively across all levels
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)