SHEQ Coordinator (Centurion)

We are looking for a qualified SHEQ coordinator with strong knowledge in SHEQ management methods and strategies, to join the Fixed Properties and SHEQ team. You will be required to establish and manage a SHEQ management system for the Group and ensure compliance to legislative requirements.

You should possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills. A methodical approach to enhancing health and safety standards will also be required.

You will be working for a well-established company with strong values. In exchange for your services, you will receive a competitive compensation package. You will be joining an organisation that values employee development and rewards excellent performance.

• Provide a SHEQ support system to the provinces, with training, hazard identification and risk management (HIRA) and SHEQ administration.
• Coordinate and consolidate the SHEQ activities within the provinces.
• Develop a SHEQ training needs matrix for provinces and head office.
• Train all legal appointees according to the specified numbers detailed in the OHS Act.
• Conduct HIRA to all AVBOB facilities i.e. Mortuaries, Crematorium, Offices, etc.
• Filing of all the SHEQ training certificates, attendance register and HIRA records.
• Keeping/filing of such records for future references and coordinating the fixing of hazards identified.
• Enforcing the SHEQ monthly inspection reports, submitted by all appointed/trained SHEQ reps.
• Monitoring of such process to ensure all AVBOB working environment is safe and injury free at all times through effective communication with all legal appointees.
• Consistently demonstrate understanding of how the principle of TCF and the underlying six TCF outcomes impacts your role, and is embedded in the culture of AVBOB.
• Establish and manage a SHEQ management system for the Group.
• Responsible for all administrative related functions concerning SHEQ.
• Responsible for identifying risk, monitor and measuring risk against risk appetite, risk mitigation strategy and reporting.
• Maintain registers for all SHEQ related compliance matters.
• Establishment of Health and Safety committees as required by section 19 of the OHS Act (85) of 1993.
• Maintain a database of all Life Offices and Funeral Agencies from a SHEQ perspective.
• Maintain a database of all employees affiliated to various offices and branches within the group which will enable the department to monitor the correct number of appointees as required by section 17 of OHS Act(85) of 1993.
• Create a zero tolerance and injury free working environment by consistently filtering through compliancy to legal requirements and consistently finding new ways of improving on existing controls.
• Support the department manager in managing the SHEQ section of the department.
• Take ownership in developing new strategies of continual improvement in the SHEQ department.
• Take full responsibility and accountability in decision making.
• Provide technical advice on the SHEQ related matters.
• Advice, guide and inform the department on amended and new SHEQ legislature.
• Report on all SHEQ related matters for the group as well as measure, monitor and manage SHEQ impacts on the Group.
• Measure and monitor the water and energy consumption for the Group.
• Reviewing of all monthly SHEQ reports from provinces and head office to monitor and manage SHEQ impacts on the Group.
• Ensure correct records of incidents, contravention notices, etc. are kept at all times.
• Develop policies and procedures for the department.
• Advice and guide on closing out all SHEQ related negative findings from Audits, inspections, etc.
• Work in tandem with the Department Manager to ensure SHEQ compliance in all the operational activities.
• Create innovative ways of ensuring Safety management is a priority within the Group.
• Prepare the national structures for internal as well external SHEQ audits.
• Responsible for the preparation of the SHEQ budget and the management of costs thereof.
• Research innovative and cost effective methods of maintaining an efficient SHEQ management system.
• Making recommendations on SHEQ budget related matters.
• Applying SHEQ principles and procedures effectively with the Group to avoid penalties that may be incurred by omitting regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the administration of the tender processes for SHEQ procurement.
• Control and manage the procurement of related materials, equipment and services.
• Train, develop and conduct performance evaluations on subordinates.
• Initiate Quarterly SHEQ committee meetings to place and coordinate the dates of such meetings. All legal appointees are given an opportunity to raise their concerns and to bring in new ways of how to improve the system.
• Coordination and initiation of evacuation drills to take place quarterly to instil emergency preparedness to all AVBOB employees.
• Provide refresher courses for all legal appointees to ensure productivity within their areas of responsibilities.

• Grade 12
• Relevant degree/diploma in SHEQ
• SAMTRAC/NEBOSH (Advantageous)
• 4 to 6 Years relevant SHEQ management experience, preferable in building, construction, insurance and funeral environment.
• 4 to 6 Years proven competence based track record at SHEQ management level.
• Fluent knowledge of Building and Construction regulations, SANS, SABS, OHS Act, National Environmental Management Act
• Computer Literacy
• MS Office - Word and Excel
• MS Projects
• Visio
• Security / Safety jobs