SHEQ Officer

JOB TITLE : SHEQ Officer

LOCATION : Port Elizabeth

DURATION : 36 Months- Fixed Term Contract

Purpose of the Position

SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality Officer) To ensure that the company adheres to legal and regulatory standards related to safety, health, environment, and quality. Maintains a safe and compliant workplace by implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving SHEQ systems, policies, and procedures. Identifying risks, conducting audits and inspections, providing training to employees, and ensuring that the organization meets the required safety and quality standards, ultimately minimizing accidents, injuries, and environmental impact. The SHEQ Officer will not only be responsible for the designated site but will also support SHEQ-related work for the head office and other company projects as required.

Minimum Requirements

  • Diploma/Degree: Safety Management/ Risk Management or relevant equivalent qualifications
  • SAMTRAC and COMSOC 2, first aid, firefighting, stacking and storage Certificates will be advantageous
  • 3-5 years’ experience as safety officer
  • Valid driver’s
  • Ability to handle stressful situations
  • Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and other relevant acts
  • Tyre and Transnet project experience would be advantageous

Core Responsibilities

MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP

Team Management

  • Conduct/Behaviour: Ensure that the team consistently demonstrate commitment to quality and excellence by respecting authority, take ownership of their work, act and contribute to professional & positive working environment and communicate effectively
  • Punctuality: Ensure that the team meet deadlines, consistent attendance and timely arrival on meetings, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
  • Performance: Build a strong team by setting and communicating clear and achievable goals and foster accountability and teamwork, train and develop the team, monitor performance and give feedback timeously.
  • Managing Change: Guiding the team through changes in the organization, such as new processes, technologies, or strategic directions.

Organizing

  • Establishing Procedures: Develop and implement procedures and policies to ensure efficient
  • Process Improvement: Continuously seek ways to improve processes, products, or

Leading

  • Motivating Employees: Inspire and motivate team members to achieve their
  • Communication: Facilitate clear and open communication within the team and with other
  • Decision Making: Make informed decisions to guide the team or
  • Problem Solving: Address issues and obstacles that may hinder

Conflict Resolution

  • Mediation: Address and resolve conflicts within the team or between
  • Promoting a Respectful Culture: Encouraging respectful and professional interactions among team
  • Ensuring Compliance: Ensure that the team adheres to all company policies, industry regulations, and legal requirements.

 

OPERATIONS – SHEQ 

Safety Management:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain safety policies and procedures in compliance with relevant regulations and company requirements.
  • Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits to identify potential hazards and ensure the effectiveness of control measures.
  • Provide guidance on safe work practices and promote a culture of safety across all
  • Investigate accidents and incidents, identifying root causes and recommending corrective
  • Ensure compliance with local safety regulations and reporting
  • Assist Bids department with SHEQ tender
  • Implement and maintain relevant SHEQ systems
  • Ensure that all safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers, alarms, and personal protective equipment (PPE), is available, in good condition, and used correctly.

Health & Environmental Management:

  • Ensure the company meets all health and environmental regulatory
  • Conduct regular inspections to monitor workplace health and environmental
  • Advise on the proper handling and disposal of hazardous
  • Ensure that emergency preparedness plans are in place and regularly
  • Promote initiatives aimed at reducing the company’s environmental

Quality Assurance:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems to ensure products/services meet defined quality standards.
  • Conduct internal quality audits and inspections to monitor compliance and
  • Investigate and report on non-conformities, implementing corrective actions and continuous
  • Provide training and support to staff on quality assurance practices and

Training and Awareness:

  • Conduct SHEQ training for employees to ensure awareness of safety, health, environmental, and quality standards and practices.
  • Coordinate and facilitate SHEQ workshops and awareness campaigns to encourage proactive involvement from all employees.
  • Maintain records of training, incidents, audits, and

Compliance and Reporting:

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant SHEQ regulations, standards, and best
  • Prepare and submit regular reports on SHEQ performance, incident investigations, audits, and compliance activities to senior management.
  • Ensure the company is prepared for any external SHEQ audits and
  • Maintain accurate documentation for compliance

Continuous Improvement:

  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement by recommending improvements to SHEQ processes, procedures, and systems.
  • Monitor trends and propose proactive measures to reduce risk and enhance performance in safety, health, environment, and quality.

Financial Management

  • Budgeting: Prepare and manage budgets, monitor expenditures, and ensure financial
  • Financial Reporting: Accurately report on the departmental expenditure

Documentation and Reporting

  • Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records of all bids and proposals, including tracking submissions, outcomes, and feedback.
  • Reporting: Providing regular reports on bid status, success rates, and areas for improvement

Skills & Knowledge

  • Presentation
  • People Management,
  • Communication,
  • Analytical,
  • Report Writing,
  • Stakeholder Relations Management,
  • Problem Solving,
  • Leadership,
  • Time Management,
  • Project Management,
  • Fleet Management,
  • Tender Administration,
  • Research,
  • Financial Acumen,
  • Administration Management

Behaviours and values

  • Proactive
  • Precision,
  • Team Approach,
  • Professionalism,
  • Organized,
  • Collaboration,
  • Integrity,
  • Authoritative,

At Njilo we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We strongly encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for our open positions.

Suitable candidates to forward their applications (CVs and qualifications) to this email address: recruitment@njiloconsulting.co.za , or via our company website www.njiloconsulting.co.za on recruitment, upload your Cv, qualifications and check for more opportunities available.

Closing Date: 11 June 2025

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