Specialist Health, Safety, Environment & Risk - Richards Bay

DISCOVER A BRIGHTER FUTURE: At South32, we're meeting the challenge of enabling a sustainable future through our focus on responsibly producing commodities critical for a low-carbon world. As a collaborative, caring and inclusive company, there's no better place to make a genuine difference. Together we're making a positive, global impact that has the potential to change lives.  Whatever career path you choose, we'll support you every step of the way to learn, grow and succeed. So, join us, step towards a brighter future and leave your legacy.  ABOUT HILLSIDE: Our Hillside Aluminium smelter in Richards Bay produces high-quality, primary aluminium for the domestic and export markets. WHAT SOUTH32 OFFER: Annual short-term incentive bonus that recognizes both your individual performance and the overall success of the business. Eligible employees will receive an employer contribution towards the company-elected retirement fund. South 32 will support assistance for part-time studies aligned to role requirements and business needs at accredited institutions to eligible employees. ABOUT THE ROLE: This role is a permanent full-time position. As a Specialist Health, Safety, Environment & Risk you will be responsible to support the successful delivery of the Hillside HSER Strategy at departmental level. The purpose of the role is to assist departmental Line Managers with effective execution of HSER deliverable to ensure compliance with regulatory and company requirements and continual improvement in departmental HSER performance. Other key responsibilities include, but aren't limited to: • Develop and implement departmental HSER related Standard Operating Procedures; • Interface with departmental leadership to ensure departmental alignment with the overall Hillside HSER business plan and deliverables; • Develop, maintain, and review departmental baseline risk registers; • Monitor compliance to required controls, procedures, and applicable legislation; • Analyze trends and report to line Managers; • Drive proactive hazard reporting and event investigations to ensure quality outcomes; • Challenge line on identified gaps (e.g. reporting, safety standard compliance, risks etc.); • Audit and verify the effective implementation of controls and compliance to legal and other requirement. ABOUT YOU: You will have experience and demonstrate capability in the following: • Must have minimum of 5 years' experience in HSE management in a heavy industrial environment; • Experience in ICAM methodology is advantageous; • In depth knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act, No 85 of 1993 is advantageous; Qualifications for this role are: • Serious contenders will have a Degree / B-Tech/ National Diploma in Health & Safety or Environment. South32 is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate. We provide a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  This advertisement will close on 28 August 2024.