SHEQ Superintendent Health & Hygiene

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To design, review and co-ordinate the implementation of maintenance of occupational hygiene systems to ensure adherence to legislative and operational requirements to achieve zero Harm and sustain organisational performance.

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY:

• Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc.
• Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.)
• Manage SHEQ compliance within the section through effective use of the Vortex electronic Occupational Hygiene program
• Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report VOHE status.

PEOPLE:

Manage the Section:

• Ensure an enabling climate/culture
• Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover

o Labour complement in line with budget

o Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section

• Manage performance against set targets and competencies

o Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan

• Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
• Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
• Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
• Conduct recruitment interviews.

CUSTOMERS:

• Ensure customer satisfaction
• Liaise with all interested and affected parties (12.1 Appointees, Local, Provincial, and National authorities, regulatory bodies, NGO’s, etc.)
• Build and maintain relations with all key stakeholders
• Represent the company on external committees.

BUSINESS PROCESSES:

Occupational Hygiene Management

• Identify and analyze key value drivers for the Occupational Hygiene function at WCM to ensure adherence to operational and legislative requirements.
• Review and develop standards, functional plans, policies, guidelines and practices in line with the overall business strategy, strategic mine plans, as well as relevant legislative requirements
• Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to facilitate synergy, co-ordination and support for the Occupational hygiene function
• Coordinate and review functional risks related to the Occupational Hygiene function to implement processes to minimise organisational risks and possible exposures.
• Conduct technical interpretations of new legislation, guidelines and directives in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure adherence by WCM
• Technical interpretation recommendation and reporting of Occupational Hygiene information to the relevant stakeholders including statutory organisations.
• Implementation and evaluate monitoring programs and data management. systems to provide relevant and timeous information to inform and facilitate effective business decision making.
• Continuously review Occupational Hygiene models based on latest information to timeously identify design or failing systems minimising potential risks
• Ensure that new or changes in Occupational Hygiene models integrate with current Occupational Hygiene systems within WCM.
• Ensure effective emergency preparedness strategies and procedures are in place and monitoring thereof.
• Ensure Occupational Hygiene data is available for risk based medical compliance.
• Ensure legal compliance in terms of the MHSA and or other applicable legislation.

GROWTH:

• Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
• Identify potential external partners for Occupational Hygiene improvement projects
• Standardise Occupational Hygiene management systems and processes across Business Units.

SHAREHOLDER VALUE:

• Regulatory compliance
• Conformance to internal environmental requirements
• Cost control
• Maintain good company reputation.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Degree or National Diploma in Occupational Hygiene or Advance Certificate in Environmental Control

• 6 years relevant experience, preferably 2 years managerial experience

• SIOH registered and active

• Vortex or similar programme (advantageous)

Knowledge:

• Demonstrate an understanding of planning and managing an Occupational Hygiene system and department.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the MHSA, OHS Act, Hazardous Chemicals, Minerals Act, Water Management, and ISO Standards.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Safety Leadership
• Innovation
• Leadership
• Planning, Organising & Control
• Results Orientation
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Aligning Performance for Success
• Communication
• Change Leadership
• Building Strong Teams
• Business Acumen