Senior Advisor SHEQ Specialist

PURPOSE

The purpose of this role is to provide professional advice to the business on all aspects concerning Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality through effective implementation and maintenance of relevant SHEQ strategies and processes to ensure all responsibilities associated with Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality within construction sites are adhered to from Stage 1 to Stage 6. The position will involve travelling to different construction sites within different regions ensuring compliance from appointed Professional Services Providers and Principal Contractors according to legislation requirements.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Operational Functions

1. Strengthen and build the SHEQ expertise and knowledge of Service Management through mentoring, coaching, provision of information, support, advice, and training.
2. Compilation of site-specific Health and Safety Specifications and Baseline Risk Assessments per project for Tender phase.
3. Preparation of Legal appointments and written agreements for appointed Principal Contractors for appointed project sites.
4. Ensure compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, other relevant Acts and Regulations within the Infrastructure Delivery Unit.
5. Prepare audit reports and Non-Conformances relating to SHEQ non-compliance on construction sites.
6. Maintain accurate records relating to all aspects of SHEQ advice and support provided to Service Management, supervisors, and staff.
7. Identify emerging risks on all construction projects and formulate optimum risk control strategies with project teams.
8. Implementation of relevant SHEQ strategies, processes, manuals, and policies.
9. Maintaining SHEQ records in accordance with the Document Management System.
10. Compilation of Monthly SHEQ report for all allocated programmes.
11. Consolidation of Quarterly SHEQ report to DBSA Exco and SEC Board Committee.

Project Management

1. Participate in and contribute to the planning, development, implementation, and review of construction projects.
2. Ensure compliance with all construction projects outlined in the OHS Act, Act 85 of 1993, and regulations, SHEQ policy, and processes.
3. Collaborate with engineers and program managers to institute control and remedial measures for hazardous and potentially hazardous conditions or equipment on construction sites.
4. Inspect and evaluate workplace environments, equipment, and practices to ensure compliance with relevant Acts, regulations, and safety standards.

Compliance and Reporting Obligations

1. Undertake Monthly/Quarterly audits and monitor the completion of SHEQ action plans.

Leadership

1. Coach and mentor key stakeholders to influence change and encourage learning.
2. Participate in the performance management process.
3. Encourage behaviours that promote Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality responsibility, accountability, and awareness.
4. Encourage and support staff to report hazards and incidents so that SHEQ risks can be managed.
5. Work with key stakeholders to promote an environment that adheres to the organisation's SHEQ policy.

SHEQ Management System

1. Participate in the implementation and maintenance of ISO 45001 (OHSAS 18001) system.

Quality Management

1. Promote a culture within the team of best practices in service delivery that is in line with the philosophy of the standards.
2. Promote the philosophy of the quality standards and rights of people we support to the community and relevant stakeholders when appropriate.
3. Ensure necessary documentation is completed as required and according to the developed organisational processes.
4. Ensure people we support and/or their advocate understand their right and ability to participate in the overall quality improvement of service delivery.

Financial Management Functions

1. SHEQ Budget implementation.

Key Measures

1. Compliance with Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85 of 1993 and all relevant Regulations, Standards, Policies, and Processes.
2. Promotion of culture of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality Compliance.
3. Implemented Risk Management Principles on all Programmes.
4. Timeously reporting SHEQ risks, Incidents, Non-compliances to Appointed 16.2.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

1. National Diploma in Built Environment (Electrical, Mechanical, and Civil) and Safety Management.
2. 6 years of experience in H&S environment.
3. Proven record of accomplishment in managing high-performance professional teams.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

1. Construction site experience in managing Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality.
2. Excellent skills in managing time, setting priorities, planning, communicating, and organizing.
3. In-depth experience of working in Infrastructure Delivery related fields.
4. Qualifications and extensive experience in SHEQ within a large multidisciplinary Organisation.
5. Demonstrated understanding of and expertise in applying the SHEQ legislative framework within a human services environment.
6. Specific expertise in developing, implementing, and auditing SHEQ management systems.
7. Capacity to clarify needs of others and work with them to develop and implement cost-effective and practical solutions.
8. Strong influencing, negotiation, and issue resolution skills.

Desired Skills:

1. Construction site experience in managing Safety.
2. Extensive experience in SHEQ within a large multidisciplinary Organisation.