EHS Manager

Overview

EHS Manager is a key role, reporting to Sr. EHS Manager MEA and responsible for overseeing EHS activities across South Africa Region. The primary function of an EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Manager is to:

• Enforce the OHS Act to ensure the workplace complies with the regulations laid out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993 to safeguard employees, the environment, and the organization
• Implement ISO 14001/ 45001 Management system
• Compile and maintain safety files for all contracts as per legal / contractual requirement and assists branches with updated baseline safety files for use as templates
• Develop, review and implement EHS training program for employees & contractors
• Undertake various risk assessments, develop, review and implement SOPs
• Review and assign various legal appointments and ensure training for legal appointments is completed
• Develop, review and implement EHS inspections and audits for all legal compliance. Prepare reports on various audits / inspection findings and follow up for closeout
• Coordinate and lead SHE committee meetings
• Manage incident and accident investigations
• Prepare and maintain all safety reports and documentation
• Compile, maintain and enforce safety systems and procedures across all company operations and assist all branches in implementing a safe working environment

You will be based in Johannesburg and will be part of a project execution team and shall be responsible for implementing safety and environmental standards within organization.

EHS Manager primary responsibility is to ensure a safe and healthy work environment by conducting safety inspections and audits, establishing and enforcing safety guidelines, ensuring compliance, conducting risk assessments, and maintaining adequate EHS records complying ISO 14001 / ISO 45001 Standard requirements. You play a crucial role in fostering a culture of safety awareness, promoting JCI Zero Harm Vision and Life Saving Rules (LSR) among employees.

The role focuses on developing a program preventing accidents, injuries, and illnesses by identifying hazards, developing safety policies & procedures and providing training.

• Bachelor’s degree/ Diploma in occupational health and safety or Environmental Science or Engineering
• Accredited health and safety certificate, often at NQF Level 5, such as the SAMTRAC program
• Min of 5 years EHS experience
• A valid driver’s license (required) and willing to travel to various sites
• Lead Auditor in ISO 14001/45001 and strong knowledge of relevant ISO standards
• Result oriented, tenacious, self-motivated, a customer focused
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Problem Solving, Collaboration, Analyzing and Reporting