Junior Compliance Representative

SUMMARY:
This position entails supporting the Compliance Manager in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
and related SHEQ laws. The role involves managing the SHE Management System, conducting staff training, reporting SHE
statistics, and assisting in incident investigations. Additionally, it involves maintaining SHE policies, procedures, and aiding in the
ISO 9001 accreditation process taking accountability and responsibility for the coordination and conducting of SHE Audits onsite
as well as the required reporting on these activities

POSITION INFO:
Junior Compliance Representative

Assist in complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant SHEQ laws.
- Manage and upkeep the SHE Management System/Processes.
- Ensure completion of annual statutory SHE training for all staff.
- Conduct SHE Induction for new employees and refresher training for existing staff.
- Provide monthly SHE statistics reports to compliance manager.
- Assist in compiling SHE files, assessing compliance, conducting field activity audits, and leading incident investigations as
necessary.
- Review and maintain SHE policies and procedures alongside compliance officer.
- Implement, coordinate and conduct First Party SHE Risk Theme Audits.
- Assist in the Planning & coordinating the External SHE System Certification Audit.
- Plan, implement and coordinate the Internal SHE System Audit Program.
- Plan, Implement and assist in the execution of operational SHE Internal Legal Compliance Assessments.
- Plan and Implement an Annual Operational Assurance Program.
- Plan and implement an operational audit schedule on critical areas to ensure the elimination of Fatal Incidents, Major
Potential Incidents, and High Potential Incidents (AFRS, Risk Assurance, technical reviews).
- Implement the required SHE Risk & Assurance system procedures, systems and standards.
- Audit on a Quarterly Basis the close-out and effectiveness of implementation of actions that arise from operational
incident investigations, risk assessments and audit reports.
- Provide risk based operational input to operations SHE plan to ensure key focus areas address Major Risks, Audit
Results, and Learning from Incidents.
- Assist in the implementation, planning rollout of the ISO 9001 accreditation process.
- Any adhoc responsibilities
Requirements:
- Matric
- National Diploma in either Safety, Occupational Health & Environment or Higher, / Accredited SAMTRAC
Certification
- Knowledge and application of SHEQ practices, procedures, and policies.
- Proficiency in computer literacy and administration.
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
- 2-3 years of SHEQ experience in a chemical environment.
- Experience assisting in the implementation of ISO 9001 accreditation process is a big advantage.
- Ability to manage time effectively.
- Strong planning and organizational skills.
- Risk/hazard/legislative/assurance/audit qualifications to be included.
- Registration with professional bodies on OHSAS 18001, ISO 45001 or ISO 9001 advantageous
- Courses in management systems (9001, 14001, 45001) would be advantageous.
Experience and Knowledge
- 2-3 Years relevant chemical / Process / experience which should include developing, implementing, managing and
auditing of SHE and risk control initiatives and programs.
- SHE Incident investigation (Loss Causation / ICAM / RCAT / SCAT / AICAT).
- Risk Assessment Techniques: (BOW-TIE, WRAC,SWIFT, HAZOP, FMECA, AFRAD)
- Safety, Occupational Health & Hygiene, Environmental Management.
- Observation/Presentation / facilitation / Training