SHERQ Officer

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Introduction

Grindrod Terminals is seeking a dedicated SHERQ Officer to uphold and advance Safety, Health, Environmental, Risk, and Quality standards. The role ensures compliance, drives continuous improvement, and fosters a culture where safety, quality, and environmental care are integral to daily operations.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Performance Areas/Job Tasks:
  • Co-ordinate SHE mandatory training and induction training for all new employees, contractors and visitors to  ensure compliance as per legislature.
  • Facilitate the maintenance and continual improvement of all relevant company risk assessments and Safe Working ProceduresConducting internal ISO Audit and reporting all the deviations to the SHERQ manager
  • Ensure that all employees and contractors have valid medicals and inductions.
  •  Assist with incident and accident investigation to determine the root cause, recommend corrective action and ensure correct records are completed, submitted and retained.
  •  Following up with COID claims from the relevant people. 
  • Co-ordinate Occupational Hygiene surveys, as directed by the SHERQ Manager.
  • Record weekly SHERQ statistics, Monthly Sustainability data and Quarterly reports.
  • Ensure effective communication regarding SHEQ related matters to all relevant parties.
  • Ensure effective Contractor management in terms of Construction Regulations and OHS act.
  • Support with effective “Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality” (SHEQ) systems for operational, engineering,  construction and administrative activities in his/her area of responsibility. 
  • Always be presentable and ensure that all equipment being utilized onsite is maintained, presentable and acceptable.
  •  Keep all departments fully advised of all relevant SHEQ matters.
  •  Plan and participate in the SHE committee meetings.
  •  Implement measures and actions to ensure compliance is achieved.
  •  Supply input into toolbox talks content development.
  •  Provide guidance or support to employees on SHE related matters.
  •  Attend to IOD matters and be available for call outs if required
 
 

Desired Experience & Qualification

  •  Grade 12/Matric.
  •  SAMTRAC.
  •  Environmental management Diploma/BSc or National Diploma Safety Management.
  •  Understanding of the NEMA act.
  •  Valid driver’s license.
  •  Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA), and accident investigation training.
  •  ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 working knowledge.
  •  MS office package-intermediate(preferred).
  •  Thorough knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations.
  •  Knowledge in compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act of 1993
  •  Minimum of 3 years’ experience.
  •  Knowledge of scheduled trade permits, Air Emissions license and Water Use License will be an added advantage
Skills and Competencies: 
 
  •    Ability to communicate at all levels.
  •    Ability to work in a team.
  •    Able to work under pressure.
  •    Able to work with limited or no supervision.
  •    Results orientated 
  •    SHERQ orientation
  •    Accountability
  •    People orientation
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