SHERQ Coordinator

An opportunity has arisen for a high calibre SHERQ Coordinator to oversee and liaise with clients on SHEQ and align system with their requirements and protocols and must have experience in developing implementing and maintaining an integrated SHEQ management system.

The SHERQ Coordinator is responsible for implementing maintaining and monitoring ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 and RTMS across multiple operational sites. The role supports compliance through audits risk assessments incident investigations documentation control training SHERQ reporting and continuous improvement. This position ensures SHERQ standards are embedded in all depot operations and drives a culture of safety quality and compliance

SHERQ Compliance & System Management

• Implement maintain and enforce Unitrans ISO and RTMS requirements across sites.
• Maintain SHERQ procedures templates document control and electronic systems.
• Ensure compliance with company policies customer requirements and legislation.
• Review and update SHERQ policies procedures legal registers and system documentation.
• Participate in the development planning and roll-out of various on-site SHERQ initiatives campaigns etc. and monitor implementation in area of accountability taking remedial actions as required to maintain momentum
• Draft collate and present relevant SHERQ topics for cascading through area of accountability
• Conduct scheduled and ad hoc SHERQ inspections and compile safety risk assessment and audit reports for presentation and/or submission to operational leadership and the Safety Department highlighting any areas of best practice application and/or concern
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on SHERQ related matters

Auditing & Monitoring

• Conduct internal audits and support external audits and accreditations.
• Track log and close out audit findings and corrective actions.
• Conduct contractor and service provider compliance audits.
• Perform daily site inspections and monitor operational safety compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate inspections completed by employees and legal appointees.

Incident Accident & Risk Management

• Secure accident/incident scenes and lead investigations supporting operations.
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Capture and close out incident/accident reports on SHEQX and Uniflow timeously.
• Capture and analyse near-miss reports and trends.
• Identify at-risk behaviours unsafe processes and operational hazards.
• Advise management on risk controls mitigation actions and behavioural gaps.
• Recommend and drive Change Management processes where required.
• Support risk environmental health and quality assessments along with operations and employees.
• Lead the development of new HIRA documentation and review existing versions for effectiveness.
• Participate in accident processes and ensure legal reporting requirements are met.
• Equipment Machinery & Emergency Preparedness
• Ensure machinery vehicles lifting equipment pressure vessels and tools meet legal safety standards.
• Implement and test depot emergency plans with training and drills.
• Support emergency response and crisis management activities.

Training & Awareness

• Deliver induction training safe working procedures and SHERQ legal requirements.
• Conduct SHERQ awareness sessions for supervisors and employees.
• Prepare toolbox talks and awareness material based on incident and trend analysis.
• Train teams on SHERQ systems risk control measures and safety improvements.
• Design present and/or source SHERQ awareness training and coaching material/courses for operational training and awareness.

Reporting & Administration

• Maintain SHERQ registers documentation monthly and quarterly statistics.
• Manage IOD processes and liaise with Occupational Health DOEL and HR.
• Manage the employee medical surveillance programme.
• Capture all incident-related information in SHERQ systems.
• Prepare SHERQ reports for management review meetings.

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Diploma/Degree in Safety Environmental and Quality Management Essential
• SAMTRAC or equivalent certification Advantageous
• ISO (9001/14001/45001) certification Essential
• RTMS knowledge Advantageous

Experience

• 35 years in a SHERQ role
• Experience in ISO & RTMS implementation
• Experience conducting internal audits across multiple sites
• Strong background in incident investigation and SHERQ training

Skills and Competencies

• ISO 9001 ISO 14001 ISO 45001 & RTMS knowledge
• Internal auditing & report writing
• Risk assessment & environmental assessment
• Incident investigation & root cause analysis
• In-depth knowledge of OHS Act NEMA COID NRTA
• MS Office & SHERQ systems