Job Description

General information

Reference number

2026-3770

Profile

Operations - Operations - QHSE Officer

Position title

Operations - QHSE Officer M/F

Contract

Unlimited-term contract

Contractual hours

Full-time

Mission description

• Matric, Grade 12 or equivalent qualification.
• Relevant tertiary qualification, (NQF 5) National Safety Diploma, Safety Management or Environmental Management or studying towards that.
• SAMTRAC would also be an advantage.
• Internal Auditor’s or ISO related qualification – ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, NOSA.
• Minimum 5 year’s relevant experience of which 2 to 3 years must be in a supervisory role.
• Code 8 driver’s license.
• Experience in root cause analysis techniques or incident cause analysis methods.
• Sound working knowledge of OHSACT 85, related safety legislation and ISO standards.
• Embrace and drive change through visible SHEQ values.
• Proven ability to work within stringent deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and within a high-pressured environment.
• Ability to communicate business decisions and changes to working practices clearly.
• Ability to demonstrate a professional and objective perspective at all times.
• Ability to work flexible hours as and when required.
• Excellent commercial and customer-oriented awareness.
• Finely tuned diversity awareness, excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent information sharing at all levels, confident in presentation skills, internal and external.
• Ability to interact with all levels of people with the organisation, ability to challenge and influence where necessary,
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to travel as and when required

Profile

To perform this job successfully, the appointed individual must be able to perform an interactive role for each SHEQ duty / key performance area satisfactorily. This list of key performance areas is not exhaustive and may be changed / supplemented to accommodate business needs from time to time:

Strategic and Operational Management:

• Assist in the development of the CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy.
• Drive and coordinate the implementation of the SHEQ strategy and SHEQ programmes at branches and sites.
• Communicate the SHEQ strategy to the branches and sites.
• Assist in the development and execution of the SHEQ plan aligned to CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy and CFAO SA Roadmap.
• Implement the branch specific SHEQ goals and programmes.
• Provide regular SHEQ reporting to the General Manager.
• Drive the ANZEN and Zero Harm initiatives at branches and sites.
• Promote a safety culture and supervise the SHEQ team (Junior Safety Officer, Safety Representatives, Security personnel) across branches and sites.
• Assist in the development of the SHEQ team to ensure high quality personnel who can achieve performance objectives in support of the groups mission and vision.
• Ensure SHEQ team meets required standards of data management and record keeping.
• Supervise the direct reports and monitor quality of their outputs.
• Assist in managing SHEQ related change to ensure minimum disruption to the core activities.
• Ensure audit standards are met and follow-up are made on audit findings and recommendations.
• Report and make recommendations to the National SHEQ Manager and General Manager regarding the branch and site facilities and security improvements and related plans or initiatives.
• Drive and implement the carbon neutral project and initiatives at branches and sites.
• Support, advise and monitor the day-to-day SHEQ performance of the branches and sites in accordance with CFAO Equipment SHEQ strategy.
• Analyze branches and sites’ SHEQ data and identify trends to provide regular reporting and opportunities for improvements.
• Responsibility for the branch security team and initiatives.
• Input and assist in managing the SHEQ budget

Risk

• Assist management in the identification and control of potential risk exposures.
• Assist to develop and monitor effective risk management strategies and make recommendations on the implementation of such strategies.
• Assist to conduct safety risk assessments and develop safe working procedures and methods of statement.
• Implement an Internal Audit plan and perform internal SHEQ audits, weekly, monthly, annually.
• Establish and distribute emergency plan and ensure branches and sites adhere to the requirements of the Emergency Plan.
• Conduct regular fire prevention and building inspections and report documented findings to management with proposed recommendations.
• Ensure that only authorised employees enter the premises and that all contractors are issued with an indemnity form and are familiar with the safety regulations of the

Job location

Job location

Africa, South Africa

Location

Gate No 5, Kempston Road, Sidwell, Gqeberha

Applicant criteria

Education level

3 - Diploma

Experience level

4 to 6 years

Languages

English (Professional)