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EHS Specialist Jobs in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa at Fidelity Services Group
Title: EHS Specialist
Company: Fidelity Services Group
Location: Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
Overall Purpose of the Job: The purpose of the position is to provide leadership and assistance to Management throughout the Region to implement the EHS Management System and drive cultural change, with the objective of minimizing accidents, injuries, and environmental damage through promoting compliance with Statutory, Company and Customer EHS requirements.
Minimum Qualifications And Experience
4-6 years’ experience in Environmental Health & Safety Management in Construction and Subcontractor management
Related Environmental Health & Safety certificates or equivalent courses completed (i.e. RCAT & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.)
Computer Literate (MS Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Internet)
Skilled in delivering training programs, presentations and development of policies and procedures
Valid Driver’s License
Diploma/ Related Qualification in EHS Management will be an advantage
Main Duties
Drive a culture of “Zero Harm to People and the Environment” across the region
Build strong working relationships in order to assist Managers to consistently implement the Company’s EHS Policy and Management System
Provide leadership, mentoring, guidance and development of Regional EHS Team
Promote incorporation of EHS into business planning and assist with establishing EHS management performance measures
Develop and implement Regional and National EHS Projects, Processes and Procedures
Implement and monitor the Risk Assessment and Control System throughout the Region
Implement and monitor compliance with the Contractor Management Program throughout the Region
Assist and coordinate the investigation and management of accidents, incidents and near misses
Develop and coordinate delivery of EHS Training Programs
Coordinate the implementation of occupational rehabilitation and the Injury Management Program
of legislative changes and emerging issues, and communicate with the business
Co-ordinate and assist with audits
Collaborate across boundaries internally with EHS professionals, and externally with industry, statutory and professional bodies.
Ability to travel in the region as required
Behavioural Competencies
Strong ability to multi task, attentive and energetic
Ability to work independently and handle pressure
Exceptional Communication skills (written and verbal) to relate across all levels in the organization
Managerial Courage and ability to communicate effectively with senior management
Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence senior management to commit to EHS responsibilities
Champion of Integrity and Trust
Customer Focus
Learning/Change Agility
Build Effective Teams and Manage Diversity
Manage Vision and Purpose
Drive for Results
Business Acumen
We reserve the right not to make an appointment to any advertised position. Whilst preference is given to existing employees at all times and the choice made is purely on merit, Historically Disadvantaged Candidates and Black Female Candidates are encouraged and supported in the FSG team. Whilst black female candidates will be given priority as per our transformation policy subject to the above criteria.
Fidelity Services Group (Pty) Ltd supports global fair practice and business ethics on continuous development of our human capital as the key resource to our success in the markets in which we participate.
Should you not be contacted regarding this position within 10 working days from the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
