Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality OFFICER (SHEQ)

The successful candidate will render the following functions:

SHE

• Create and implement workplace health and plans and procedures.
• Carrying out safety risks assessments prior to starting a new project/s.
• Evaluate health and safety practice and procedures for risk assessment and following legal guidelines.
• Assist with the Occupational Health and safety training (OHS).
• Inspect equipment for unsafe workplace conditions.
• Monitor employee conformity to safety laws and policies.
• Investigate accidents and incidents to find cause and take prevention measures for further incidents.
• Handle worker's compensation claims in the event of a workplace accident.
• Suggest solutions, improvements, and prevention steps for safety issues.
• Compile Safety files for head office and ports of entry.
• Conduct monthly OHS inspections and compile reports together with the appointed site OHS representatives.

Stakeholder Management Support

• Build and maintain relationships with all BMA business units for the purposes of expectations management and knowledge sharing.
• Represent and participate in the organisation’s committees and tasks teams when required.
• Convene and attend meetings and present findings and business cases to relevant stakeholders when required.
• Implement timeous communication on progress and challenges in achieving the tactical work plans to impact stakeholders.
• Attend industry related forums, conferences, and workshops to gain industry insight for the purpose of business improvement.
• Assist Facilities Management with tasks provided to the official.
• Attend OHS Port and Regional Committes.
• Support the appointed service provider providing OHS and ergonomics at Ports of entry.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure the development and implementation of the risk register.
• Analyse and evaluate the internal controls to determine their effectiveness in mitigating risks.
• Assist in the development of the risk register.
• Update risks register in partnership with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with the relevant legislation and regulations.
• Conduct monthly OHS inspections and submit monthly and quarterly to the supervisors.

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Undergraduate qualification at NQF 7 as recognised by SAQA in Industrial Engineering, Human Factors, Safety Management / and Ergonomics Management.
• 4 years' experience at supervisory in occupational health and safety and/or environmental management.

Knowledge

• Border Management Authority Act,2020
• In-depth knowledge of safety regulations
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety laws and guidelines
• Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Environmental regulations
• Ergonomics Management

Professional registration or license requirements

• SAIOSHA; TECHSAIOSH or any other professional bodies

Other requirements

• Flexibility in working hours will be required to meet demands of the role.
• May be required to work overtime.
• Valid driver’s License

The BMA is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity and workforce diversity preference may be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups in line with the BMA employment equity plan. The BMA reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised positions.

• It is the applicant’s responsibility to have all foreign qualifications evaluated by South African Qualification Authority (SAQA), confirm the appropriate NQF level and to provide proof of such evaluation report.
• Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to an interview and technical assessment(s) (which assesses the candidate's demonstrated professional and technical competency against the job requirements and duties).
• Candidates potentially considered suitable after the interview and technical test(s) for senior positions, will be subjected to a competency assessment(which tests the candidate's demonstrated proficiency in the professional dimensions attached to the level of the post);
• Employment suitability checks will be conducted on the shortlisted candidates (credit, criminal, citizenship, employment references and qualification verifications);
• Appointments will be subjected to a mandatory vetting/security clearance appropriate to the level of the position.

NB: This position is being re-advertised, and candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply should they still be interested in the position.

Closing date: 23 September 2026