Here's a summary of the SHEQ Officer position at Transnet Port Terminals, Ngqura:
### **Position Details:**
- **Operating Division:** TPT Ngqura CT
- **Employee Group:** Permanent
- **Department:** TPT, SHERQ, EC
- **Location:** Ngqura
- **Reporting To:** SHEQ Manager
- **Grade:** G
- **Reference:** req1650
- **Closing Date:** 01/08/2024
### **Position Purpose:**
Reporting to the SHEQ Manager, the SHEQ Officer coordinates and facilitates the overall implementation of the SHEQ Management system within TPT Departments, ensuring a safe working environment and that both product and service quality meet the required standards.
### **Position Outputs:**
1. Coordinate all SHEQ functions within the area of responsibility in line with ISO standards, TIMS, and legislative requirements.
2. Support TPT departments/functions with the implementation and maintenance of the SHEQ Management Systems (TIMS).
3. Facilitate risk assessments with Departmental Managers and Supervisors and advise on mitigation measures.
4. Ensure proper document control within their areas of responsibility.
5. Raise SHEQ concerns and recommendations during SHEQ Meetings.
6. Conduct SHEQ Awareness and Induction Training.
7. Conduct internal audits for terminals and assist with audit schedules and closure of findings.
8. Review SHEQ procedures and work instructions in line with standards, TIMS, legislative requirements, and approval processes.
9. Conduct awareness on revised SHEQ policies and procedures.
10. Advise Contractors on applicable policies and procedures during inductions.
11. Conduct risk assessments on site establishments with Contractors and identify mitigation measures.
12. Guide Departmental Managers and Supervisors on corrective and preventive actions to audit non-conformances.
13. Disseminate information on changes affecting the SHEQ Management System and ensure compliance.
14. Provide guidance and support on occurrence management, including investigations.
15. Provide expert advice during SHEQ meetings and management reviews.
16. Track occurrences (NCRs, incidents) status in the area of responsibility.
17. Ensure recommendations from emergency preparedness drills are planned and records maintained.
18. Guide the development, implementation, and review of emergency preparedness and response procedures.
19. Implement Transnet strategies, policies, and objectives at all terminals.
### **Qualifications and Experience:**
- **Required:**
- N. Dip or B Tech in Health and Safety, Quality, or equivalent.
- 2-5 years’ experience in implementing and maintaining a SHEQ Management System.
- Driver’s license.
- Willingness to work shifts.
- **Desired:**
- 3-5 years’ experience in implementing and maintaining a SHEQ Management System.
- Certificates: SAMTRAC, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001 (implementation & auditing), root-cause analysis.
### **Competencies:**
- **Quality Assurance:** Overseeing business processes to maintain a desired level of excellence.
- **Health and Safety:** Ensuring operations align with Health and Safety legislation and best practice standards.
- **Compliance:** Ensuring compliance with applicable laws, non-binding rules, codes, and standards.
- **Risk Management:** Reviewing and assuring that identified risks and control measures are relevant.
- **Environmental Management:** Monitoring and controlling processes to eliminate health and environmental risks.
### **Equity Statement:**
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants from designated groups in line with the Employment Equity Plan and Targets of the organization.
### **Application Responsibility:**
Ensure HR receives the application before the closing date of the advertisement.