š OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEWMintek is actively recruiting for a Senior Sheq Officer: Corporate position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Safety / Environment / Hse sector looking to advance their careers.
šÆ IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILEWe are seeking talented individuals with the following profileā¢ Experience Level: 5 years ā¢ Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent ā¢ Industry Focus: Safety / Environment / Hse ā¢ Location Preference: in Gauteng
š¼ WHY THIS ROLE MATTERSThe Senior Sheq Officer: Corporate position is an important role within the Safety / Environment / Hse sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.
š CAREER DEVELOPMENT INSIGHTSThis role in Safety / Environment / Hse offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.
š APPLICATION GUIDANCEWhen applying for this Senior Sheq Officer: Corporate position, ensure your CV highlights: ā¢ Relevant experience matching the 5 years requirement ā¢ Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor ā¢ Specific achievements in the Safety / Environment / Hse field ā¢ Any certifications or specialized training
š SOUTH AFRICA JOB MARKET CONTEXTThe Safety / Environment / Hse sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.
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KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORSSHEQ Management System implementationSupport the development, implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Mintek's Integrated Management System (IMS) in accordance with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and applicable regulatory requirements. Measure, analyse and report SHEQ performance indicators, including waste management, resource consumption, emissions, effluent discharges and environmental incidents, and drive initiatives for continual improvement. Ā Facilitate risk management activities including hazard identification, risk assessment, implementation of preventive and mitigation controls, to support informed decision-making, compliance and achievement of strategic objectives. Develop and maintain documented information required by the IMS, ensuring appropriate governance, document control, regulatory compliance and integration across organisational processes.
Assurance provider on SHEQ complianceProvide independent assurance on the effectiveness of SHEQ risk management, critical controls and compliance management processes. Develop and implement annual SHEQ assurance plans covering internal audits, compliance audits, inspections and assessments. Provide technical assurance on corrective and preventative action effectiveness. Evaluate audit outcomes and identify systemic improvements to strengthen organisational performance.
Stakeholder management and regulatory engagementServe as a primary liaison with regulatory authorities, certification bodies and professional institutions on SHEQ matters. Participate in regulatory inspections, investigations and audits as delegated by the Head SHEQ.
Competence development, training and culture transformation:
Implement initiatives that strengthen SHEQ culture and behavioural safety throughout the organisation. Review outcomes of SHEQ performance and advise on improvement areas for all levels of assurance, learning and training. Source external trainining.
Performance monitoring, analysis and reporting:
Analyse organisational SHEQ performance and identify key risks, trends and improvement opportunities. Compile and present SHEQ dashboards, analytics and performance summaries. Prepare management review, compliance and assurance reports.
Minimum requirements
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCEHonours Degree in Environmental Management, Chemistry or relevant professional qualification. Minimum 5 years technical working experience in similar industry. The 5 years should include experience in integrated management systems, legal compliance management, risk management, auditing and SHEQ assurance. 2 years of the 5 years should include exposure to radiation protection in mining and materials processing Working knowledge of SHE Compliance and risk control
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEnvironmental management systems (ISO14001). Safety and Health Management systems (ISO45001). Experience in applying ISO principles procedures and techniques in auditing. SHE compliance, legislation and performance expert. Radiation protection compliance, legislation and performance. Behavior based safety. Ā Data gathering, analysis and interpretation. Continuous improvement. Service Orientation Ā Ā
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIESTeam player who enjoys variety and has a strong affinity for planning and executing new and high impact
research. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a stressful and demanding environment. Ability to independently engage with relevant stakeholders. Excellent writing and presentation skills.
JOB REQUIREMENTĀ Willing to travel. Prepared to work shifts in hot and dusty plant environments when required.
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