Compliance Manager – Brits, North-West

Description

Our client in the Open-Cast Mining industry based in Brits, North-West currently looking to employ a Compliance Manager.

Requirements:

• Relevant National Diploma or B Tech Degree in Safety Management / Risk Management or equivalent qualification.
• SAMTRAC, COMSOC 2, and NEBOSH certificates will be advantageous.
• Accredited with HPCSA.
• Driver’s License and own transport required.
• 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in Health and Safety Management, preferably within manufacturing, industrial, mining, or commercial services.
• 3-5 years of ISO/Management Systems auditing experience.
• Advanced in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of financial policies, procedures, and processes.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 (OHSA) and Mines Health and Safety Act (Act 29 of 1996).
• Understanding of ISO 14001, 9001, and 45001 standards.
• Minimum of 5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities and expectations but not limited to:

• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining a SHE system within the Group.
• Attend to SHE-related functions and ensure timely task completion.
• Drive the safety, health, environmental, and risk management strategy for the Group.
• Identify key SHE trends/issues and ensure effective risk management plans are implemented.
• Conduct annual induction training for staff, contractors, and new employees.
• Maintain SHE-related records for audits with an efficient filing system.
• Ensure fire safety checks and related records are maintained, coordinating corrective actions with other departments.
• Conduct OHS inspections and submit reports on time.
• Organize SHE activities such as toolbox talks, green area meetings, and committee meetings, and follow up on action items.
• Promote safety ownership across the organization, focusing on behaviour-based safety.
• Identify and mitigate risks through safety measures.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, regulations, and standards.
• Inspect work environments to maintain safety compliance.
• Manage OHS incidents, reporting, investigation, and COID claims, while maintaining the Group IOD register and submitting monthly reports.
• Assist with access control and train emergency teams (fire marshals, first aiders, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessments, address hazards, and ensure Health Risk Compliance.
• Assist with Department of Labour audits and rectify non-compliance.
• Address unsafe practices in Warehouses and Factories.
• Arrange for PPE procurement and distribution.
• Plan and report on regular fire and emergency drills, and assist with fire defence procedures.
• Coordinate AIA surveys, external audits, and Occupational Hygiene testing.
• Ensure legal appointments, machinery maintenance, and load testing comply with OHS Act.
• Manage employee medical fitness testing for new and existing employees.