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Job Advert Summary

A vacancy exists in the Facilities team for a manager Services and Standard – Safety and Security.
To implement and manage HSE according to legislation and ensuring statutory compliance while building a positive and proactive safety culture within the organization.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications:

• A completed Tertiary qualification in Occupational Health & Safety or Health, Safety & Environment Management or other related qualification.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in a SHE Manager or OHS Manager.
• 10 Years’ experience in building/facilities management.

Knowledge:

• OSH ACT in-depth knowledge.
• Knowledge and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Disease Act.
• Strong Knowledge of Physical Security.
• General knowledge of building regulations and fire codes

Interpersonal and Intrapersonal Skills:

• Must have strong leadership qualities.
  Must have excellent Management/Team leader skills.
• Must be goal driven with good decision making and problem solution capabilities.
• Good planning and execution capability.
• Must be empathetic but strong telephone etiquette.
• Must be able to work outside of normal working hours and on weekend as and when Required.
• Must have excellent time management skills.

Computer Literacy:

• Knowledge of the latest MS Office package, particularly Excel, Word and Power Point

Own transport essential.

Duties and Responsibilities

Health and Safety

• Develop, implement and improve the PPS health and safety plan, programmes and procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures
• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation including Legal
• Appointments, SHE Committee, Permits, etc
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with regulations
• Manage incident reporting and investigations
• Provide training and guidance on health and safety matters.

Workplace :

• Carry out regular inspections of workplaces and equipment to identify hazards and risks that impact workplace safety and food safety and take appropriate action to ensure compliance
• Respond to and investigate concerns & complaints from employees and take appropriate
  action
• Investigate accidents and incidents that occur in the workplace, establish root causes and
  recommend remedial action
• Conduct and support the training of new employees and vendors on health & safety related matters
• Develop and refine emergency procedures and ensure emergency preparedness of the
  company sites
• Managing any occupational health risks and reports as required
• Identifying trends and risks relating to health
• Do all Environmental and Facilities Audits (lighting, noise, air, ablutions, etc) Security
• Conducting fire drills

Physical Security Management

• Create a robust security framework that addresses various aspects, including, physical security, risk management and incident response.
• Manage access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.
• Conduct security risk assessments and audits.
• Ensure compliance with security regulations and standards.
• Monitoring and managing the external security contractors.
• Develop and manage team.
• To do inspections of all facilities and equipment – document processes to determine need and extent of service for both Head Office and any other properties leased or rented by HO and provincial offices.

Maintenance:

• Oversee maintenance/compliance of buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Manage facilities projects, including renovations and upgrades
• Ensure compliance with building codes and regulations
• Be proactive in addressing all queries, complaints and communications regarding assets.
• Ensure PPS complies with Occupational and Safety Act and any other building related legislation.
• Facilitate office moves at HO buildings. (Plans and physical moves)
• Be on standby for out of working hours requirements.

Administration:

• Provides and implements administrative quality control registers and structures.
• Implement and maintain Service Level Agreements and manage all services in related area.
• Prepare Services & Standards Capex budget manage expenses accordingly.
• Analyse and identify causes of churn.
• Facilitate office moves. (Plans and physical moves).
• Monitor and report on churn metrics.