Head of Health & Safety

The overall purpose of this position is to ensure that all national site-specific Heath & Safety requirements are adhered to and that the client's needs are always efficiently and professionally met. The position entails the development and installation of a pro-active approach to all health and safety measures over multiple sites. Effective pro-active management of all resources must be attained to ensure quality service delivery is provided.

Qualifications, experience and other competencies required:

1. At least 8-10 years' experience in Health & Safety preferably in the mining industry.
2. Knowledge of all ISO compliance 9001/14001/27001/23001 and all the requirements.
3. Great knowledge and experience in Organisational and Environmental Health and Safety, equivalent courses completed (SAMTRAC & Risk management, Environmental Health & Safety Management, etc.) are crucial.
4. SLA and contractual coordination.
5. Very analytical individual with excellent Problem-Solving Skills.
6. Ability to manage and discipline staff.
7. Strong Operational Planning, Leadership, and Organisational Skills as well as good Interpersonal Communication and Client Liaison Skills are essential.
8. Computer literate, with proficiency in MS Word and Excel and up to date with the latest modern technology.
9. Must be able to work under pressure and for extended hours as and when required.
10. A Valid unendorsed driver license with own reliable transport and willing to use for business purposes.
11. No criminal record or any pending cases.
12. Contactable references.

Job Specification (Not totally inclusive):

1. Maintaining good relations between AMS and the Client with regard to services rendered.
2. Constantly evaluating the service levels provided and making recommendations to the Client regarding the improvement of services.
3. Ensuring continuous assessment of the Client's premises and minimizing as far as possible risky access and creating several barriers to would be criminals.
4. Drafting of health and safety recommendations based on the assessment and report of findings to the client.
5. Ensuring that all Security Officers on site meet the contractual requirements as stipulated by the Client.
6. General Management and supervision of staff and ensuring that all their queries are dealt with promptly.
7. Submitting relevant monthly reports to the Client and Management.
8. Assist in managing shrinkage budgets as set out by the Client.
9. Attending regular meetings with the Client and Senior Management.
10. Submit monthly security reports to the Client.
11. Training of Staff and Management - Client procedures and systems.
12. Liaising daily with Senior Management to resolve health and safety matters.

Core Competencies:

1. Well-presented individual.
2. Good communication skills both verbal and written.
3. Strong planning, organizational, administration skills is required.
4. Good interpersonal and client liaison skills are required.
5. Leadership, Self-Development, and Development of others.
6. Results driven and Goal Setting.
7. Driving and Managing change.
8. Interpersonal skills.