Snr Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager

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Immediate Superior: Head Health, Safety & Wellbeing
Location: Sandton, Johannesburg
Function: People
Sub Function: Health & Safety
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 134956
Closing Date: 15/04/2025

Purpose:

To support the roll-out, design and implementation of the OpCo strategy with the ultimate focus of embedding a leading Health & Safety culture within the organization. This will include the aim to reduce risk and maintain a fully operational Integrated Risk Management Framework within the assigned OpCo relating to Health, Safety and Wellness. This role will also ensure that the Health, Safety and Wellness standards of HEINEKEN Beverages are maintained with competent and empowered HSE resources/support structures.

To advise and assist on the implementation of all risk associated activities, risk management standards and legislation for the protection of company assets, shareholders’ interest and personnel.

This role will have a dedicated focus on Wellness.

The incumbent will be responsible for promoting employee well-being by developing and implementing wellness strategies and initiatives. Engage with third party service providers to further the intended outcomes of an improved wellness portfolio for the OpCo. This position is responsible for planning and coordinating wellness programs, providing education on health topics, managing EAP services, and using data-driven insights to enhance the organization’s wellness efforts. Ultimately ensuring that employees have access to resources and support that contribute to a healthier, more productive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Operational requirements and relationship building

• Advise & assist sites on the implementation and maintenance of a sound Risk Management framework.
• Ensure standardisation and best practices are applied.
• Conduct internal audits against relevant company, local and international standards i.e., including ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
• Co-ordinate and ensure continuous improvement of the risk management discipline and processes within the workplace.

Wellness

• Develop and review the annual wellness strategy to address identified employee needs and organizational objectives.
• Continuously review the quality and output of Primary Care services in line with legal requirements, company local and global standards, as well as industry best practices.
• Plan and implement initiatives to improve employee engagement and climate survey scores.
• Coordinate wellness day events and other initiatives in line with the annual wellness calendar.
• Provide education on topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress management, smoking cessation, and other health-related issues.
• Increase awareness and participation in wellness programs through effective communication strategies.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to maximize the reach and impact of wellness initiatives.
• Manage the Service Level Agreement (SLA) of the appointed Primary and EAP Service Provider.
• Stay informed about current trends in Primary and Secondary care.

Health & Safety

• Monitor and manage the implementation and progress of the OpCo AP and where applicable Turnaround Strategy/Plans.
• Drive company specific initiatives to improve our overall performance on Health, Safety and Wellness.
• Facilitate and/or lead incident investigations.
• Inform and translate legislative updates and company standards.
• Advise on matters regarding the OHS Act, Regulations, SANS Codes, Local and International ISO standards (i.e., ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, etc.) and relevant legislation.

Risk Management

• Conduct deployments across your scope of work, design and implement risk reduction strategies in line with trends and gaps identified.
• Meet defined SLAs in terms of functional risk support.
• Support OpCo Risk Reduction initiative linked to our Insurance Portfolio where applicable.
• Ensure all workplace hazards are identified and communicated to all staff.
• Identify relevant training needs, arrange and co-ordinate legal training for employees and contractors.
• Ensure site procedures and work instructions are maintained, issued to staff and relevant staff training is conducted.
• Review, design and maintain OpCo corporate Procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure all accident and incident investigations are controlled, investigated, documented and filed as per legislation.
• Ensure information is monitored and updated as legislation changes.
• Support annual and routine budgeting process (Health and Safety, Risk and Capex).
• Control Departmental Costs.
• LTIFR management and reporting.
• Obtain and manage information on incident reporting platform i.e., MyCority.

Education & Experience:

• National Diploma: Safety Management or equivalent.
• Advanced Risk Management qualification will be advantageous.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent certification and training on fundamentals of Health & Safety.
• Lead Auditor: Safety, Health and Environment.
• Nebosh: IGC or Diploma.
• 5-8 years practical risk management experience having worked within an industrial or FMCG environment.
• This should have included accountability for Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental management, and the investigation of serious incidences including Sec24 cases in line with South African legislation.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to analyze data and create actionable insights.
• Experience in implementing and managing ISO standards.
• NQF registered trainer in Health & Safety (advantageous).
• Sound knowledge on managing risk, finance and insurance matters.
• Sound knowledge of dealing with IR issues.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.