SHE Specialist needed at the City of Johannesburg Metro

The City of Johannesburg Metro is accepting applications from interested candidates for their Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) Specialist position based in Stiemens Street, Braamfontein.

Job Summary

Job Title: SHE Specialist

Department: Group Corporate and Shared Services
Branch: Group SHELA and FCM
Remuneration: R31 462.75 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
Location: 27 Stiemens Street, JD House, Braamfontein

Closing date: 19 June 2024

Minimum Requirements:

• National Diploma in Environmental Health, Occupational Health and Safety, Safety Management, or equivalent plus SAMTRAC, MSRM or equivalent
• Computer competent
• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience in the following OS activities:
  • Risk assessments
  • Evaluation and specification of personal safety equipment
  • Physical conditions audits
  • Safety audits

Primary Function:

• Lead the implementation of the Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) program to minimize injuries and diseases, mitigating risks to the health, safety, and integrity of employees, the community, and the environment.
• Monitor compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85/1993, regulations, other applicable statutes, and the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) Group SHE Policy and SHE Policy Operations Manual (POM).
• Advise and monitor legal compliance with the Disaster Management Act. Ensure proactive COJ Group preparedness for potential disasters and emergencies at COJ Group workplaces and activities.
• Facilitate the nomination and establishment of regional SHE committees citywide.
• Monitor the implementation of corrective measures and evaluate the successes and failures of the CoJ Group SHE Management program.

Key Performance Areas:

• Implement tasks and schedules to execute the SHE management program.
• Maintain records associated with monitoring functions and reporting requirements of the OS sub-directorate.
• Maximize return on human capital investment through value-adding accident prevention interventions to improve organizational performance.
• Lead and direct the smooth running of the CoJ Group SHE management program.
• Plan and guide project processes from start to finish.
• Monitor Occupational Health and Safety risks and identify organizational and employee needs.
• Implement communication strategies aimed at creating awareness of available services.

Leading Competencies:

• People management
• Ability to work under pressure and produce accurate reports within limited timeframes
• High degree of interpersonal skills to interact with all levels of staff and external stakeholders
• Ability to produce high-quality documents
• Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics, HR Values + CoJ Values, Integrity, and Professionalism
• Impact, Influence, and Confidentiality.

Core Competencies:

• Desire to keep abreast of new developments within the discipline
• Drive for self-improvement
• Collaborative/Teamwork
• Accountability

Application Process:

Please take note that only online applications will be considered.

Please apply using the link below: Apply Online via this Link

The website is advertised on the Joburg Metro website which can be accessed on this link.

Inquiries:

For questions or queries regarding this post, please contact Boitumelo Makgoba at 067 201 6614.

Important Application Information:

• Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualifications/Certificates, ID, and CV).
• Applicants may be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
• Provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
• Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
• Internal applicants must provide their employee number.
• Use Google Chrome when applying for CoJ positions.

Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you consent to the use of personal information for the Recruitment and Selection and related processes.

Risk Checks for Shortlisted Candidates:

• Credit Record
• CV validation and Employment record verification
• Criminal check
• Identity validation

Employment Equity Statement:

• All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered.
• The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per national legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements.
• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.

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• The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
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