SHEQ Superintendent Health & Hygiene

PURPOSE OF THE JOB: To design, review and co-ordinate the implementation of maintenance of occupational hygiene systems to ensure adherence to legislative and operational requirements to achieve zero Harm and sustain organisational performance. SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY: • Identify and assess level of issue-based risk exposures in area of responsibility by considering exposures to business, financial, legal issues, people, equipment, material, environment, processes, etc. • Consider the level of risk, apply mitigation and implement control measures for residual risk (set objectives, minimum requirements, etc.) • Manage SHEQ compliance within the section through effective use of the Vortex electronic Occupational Hygiene program • Utilise the Integrated Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report VOHE status. PEOPLE: Manage the Section: • Ensure an enabling climate/culture • Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover o Labour complement in line with budget o Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section • Manage performance against set targets and competencies o Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan • Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly) • Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.) • Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels • Conduct recruitment interviews. CUSTOMERS: • Ensure customer satisfaction • Liaise with all interested and affected parties (12.1 Appointees, Local, Provincial, and National authorities, regulatory bodies, NGO’s, etc.) • Build and maintain relations with all key stakeholders • Represent the company on external committees. BUSINESS PROCESSES: Occupational Hygiene Management • Identify and analyze key value drivers for the Occupational Hygiene function at WCM to ensure adherence to operational and legislative requirements. • Review and develop standards, functional plans, policies, guidelines and practices in line with the overall business strategy, strategic mine plans, as well as relevant legislative requirements • Ensure that appropriate systems are in place to facilitate synergy, co-ordination and support for the Occupational hygiene function • Coordinate and review functional risks related to the Occupational Hygiene function to implement processes to minimise organisational risks and possible exposures. • Conduct technical interpretations of new legislation, guidelines and directives in collaboration with key stakeholders to ensure adherence by WCM • Technical interpretation recommendation and reporting of Occupational Hygiene information to the relevant stakeholders including statutory organisations. • Implementation and evaluate monitoring programs and data management. systems to provide relevant and timeous information to inform and facilitate effective business decision making. • Continuously review Occupational Hygiene models based on latest information to timeously identify design or failing systems minimising potential risks • Ensure that new or changes in Occupational Hygiene models integrate with current Occupational Hygiene systems within WCM. • Ensure effective emergency preparedness strategies and procedures are in place and monitoring thereof. • Ensure Occupational Hygiene data is available for risk based medical compliance. • Ensure legal compliance in terms of the MHSA and or other applicable legislation. GROWTH: • Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence • Identify potential external partners for Occupational Hygiene improvement projects • Standardise Occupational Hygiene management systems and processes across Business Units. SHAREHOLDER VALUE: • Regulatory compliance • Conformance to internal environmental requirements • Cost control • Maintain good company reputation.