Ops Specialist: Safety, Health & Environment

Structural Information

Job number:                     10004697

Job title:                             Ops Specialist: Safety, Health & Environment

Job grade:                          S6

Group/ BU:                       Corporate

Division:                             CEO

Span of control:               0

Reports to:                        Management

REM Functional Area:    HR

Core Description

Provide subject matter expertise on Occupational Safety, Health & Environmental management to Telkom Group and its Subsidiaries, and employees in the region. Enforce and ensure compliance to Safety and Environmental Acts and other applicable legal requirements and Telkom Group SHE policies, standards, and processes by conducting site audits & inspections and contractor management. Execute OHS related risk management activities in the Region, conduct OHS training for employees and contractors and Injury on Duty (IOD) process management. 

Job Responsibilities

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Internal: support regional Executives & Management team and assist in setting up SHE structures in the region.
• External: Engage with external customers (such as Department of Labour, service providers and contractors to ensure safety requirements are met.

SHE compliance Audits and Inspections

• Develop regional Audit plan based on regional high-risk areas and non-compliances.
• Conduct audits, inspections and risk assessments for the region, compile and submit audit report to management/ safety committee/ clients.
• Identify long outstanding or recurring non-compliances.
• Monitor compliance progress/receive notice of intent.

Contractor Management

• Conduct contractor SHE audits, and enforce OHS compliance with regulatory requirements, and Telkom policies and procedures.
• Review and approve safety documents and safety files for contractors.
• Develop and monitor contractor compliance programme.

Provide SHE Subject Matter Expertise

• Identified and evaluate training needs, in conjunction with the HRBPs.
• Lead and support regional safety starts with me campaigns and safety improvement initiatives.
• Keep abreast of Safety, health & environment legislation and regulations and advise business.
• Develop and review Telkom Group SHE procedures and standard operating procedures and enforce compliance.

IOD management

• Facilitate and lead the investigations investigation and root cause analysis as per the Incident Investigation and Reporting procedure.
• Ensure that the Injury on Duty (IOD) procedures are complied with, and that IOD documentation is timeously submitted to the Compensation fund. 
• Assist and support HRBPs and line management on wellness days. 

Core Competencies

Functional Knowledge
Occupational Health and Safety Act; COID Act; Environmental Management Act; Incident Management; OHS Legislation and Legislative Terminology; Governance Compliance; Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Planning; Report Writing; Deep and proven knowledge of Workplace industry best practices and trends; Risk Mitigation

Functional Skills
Conflict management; Auditing and Risk Management techniques; Disaster recovery techniques; OHS and security performance metrics; OHS Risk Management; Policy and Process Management; Resource Management and Scheduling; Financial Acumen including budgeting; Strategy & Sustainability Inspirational Leadership; Business Performance and Delivery; Interpersonal; Corporate Governance & Compliance; Personal Mastery

Competencies (Behaviour)
Professionalism; Integrity; Emotional maturity; Trustworthiness; Team player; Managing tasks; Seizing opportunities; Challenging ideas; Showing composure; Values Aligned with company Values

Certifications

Education

Experience

Additional Information

Experience:

• Relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety, Health and/or Environment Management.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders