Health, Safety & Environment Section Head

Key Accountability Areas

Key Activities

Planning & Budgeting

• Supervise the execution of the department’s objectives, initiatives, plans, policies and procedures
• Support in developing the annual budget, including Financial and Human Resources requirements

Facility Checks & Assessment

• Supervise implementation of inspections and audits as per plan across SANS facilities and ensure that the same is also attended by Safety Specialists and Officers
• Direct team to develop reports indicating the results of all health and safety checks conducted on SANS facilities and provide recommendations for improvement / remedial action as needed
• Drive team to conduct awareness sessions to maximize awareness on health and safety activities and issue safety instructions when necessary to resolve safety violations

Incident Management & Control

• Guide team in developing reports including the incidents that occurred, the facility in which the incident occurred and record the time of the incident
• Propose methods to manage potential hazardous conditions and practices in systems, equipment, facilities or processes

Compliance Control & Management

• Ensure that all facilities are complying with all health and safety regulations
• Ensure that all facilities are complying with all requirements of the law and instructions issued by the Occupational Health & Safety Assessment Series (OHSAS) project group
• Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and the implementation of safety initiatives within SED and MED Directorates to enhance the overall safety of systems and facilities

Policies, Processes and Procedures

• Support in monitoring day-to-day activities to ensure compliance with stipulated policies and procedures.
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of systems and processes taking into account leading practices, changes in business environment, cost reduction and productivity improvement

People Management

• Actively participate in on-the-job training, mentoring, and coaching of subordinates
• Provide clear direction, prioritize tasks, assign, and delegate responsibility, and monitor the workflow.
• Promote a high-performance working environment embracing SANS’s values.
• Conduct annual performance appraisal of direct subordinates to monitor their work performance and identify their training and developmental requirements

Knowledge and Experience

• Minimum of 6 years of experience in facility supervision/safety administration.

Education and Certifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field is required.
• NEBOSH SS – NEBOSH IG – IOSH – OSHA