Transnet Freight Rail is hiring a Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) officer.
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Purpose
To assist with site management of health, safety and environment and monitoring of thereof and to implement Transnet Freight Rail-RNC Structures, Safety , Health, Environment and Quality strategies and policies as well as related legislative requirements aligned to best practice so that all activities of Projects is in compliance with all safety regulations.
Duties and Responsibilities
Monitor all factors likely to improve health and safety and ensure that Job Specific Hazard Assessments on Site are conducted
Ensure adherence to the implementation of Transnet Freight Rail RNC Health, Safety and Environmental Specification and participate in the development of Safety Plans and approve sub-contractor Safety Plans and assist with inductions on site for employees and visitors
Report on Health and Safety performance and statistical process controls as directed by the Contacts Manager and Health and Safety Office
Align Transnet Freight Rails Health and Safety requirements with that of the Operating Divisions and assist the Contracts/Engineering Manager in resolving conflicting requirements
Participate in the development of Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments. Provides contractors with the HSE Specification
Ensure that Supervisor conduct Daily Safety Task Instruction (DSTI) and Planned Task Observations are conducted
Investigate to identify the root causes of all incident and near misses and ensure continuous follow-up in order to immediately correct unsafe acts and conditions.
Report on Health and Safety performance and statistical process controls as directed by the Contacts Manager and Health and Safety Officer
Identify and report training needs to the Contract Manager• Ensure adherence to good housekeeping and Occupational health and hygiene practices by Contractors
Conduct Safety Audits and ensure adherence to Safe Systems of Work and Safe Work Procedures are implemented on various sites • Participate in construction rail project/s related meeting• Conduct of emergency evacuation drills
Qualifications and Experience
- Grade 12 with at least 4 years’ experience in the safety environment
- Samtrac
- Riskmaq 3/MOTI Certificate
- Ircon •HIRA •Legal Liability
- Incident Investigation
- First Aid Level 3
- Basic Fire Fighting
- Computer literacy – MS Office a minimum.
- Code 08 (B) driver’s license
- Registered as a Safety Co-Ordinator with the Institute
Competencies
Skills Required:
- Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Team player
- Report writing
- Consulting and advisory skills
- Results driven and dynamic
- Presentable and professional and confident
- Physically fit,
- Have good hearing & eyesight, Be alert and safety conscious,
- Planning and organizational skills.
- Conflict Management,
- Written and verbal communication, Service orientated,
- Time Management,
- Quality Management
- Business acumen
Knowledge Required:
- A thorough knowledge of the OHS Act and regulations (including construction regulations) and safety legislation
- A sound knowledge of hazard identification
- A sound knowledge of Environmental Issues
- A sound knowledge of OHSAS 18001
- A sound knowledge of ISO 14001 Knowledgeable of OHS Act, COID Act, NEMA
How to Apply
Please CLICK HERE to view the full advert on the Transnet careers page and apply.
Preference will be given to suitably qualified Applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the Organisation/Operating Division.
