SHEQ Supervisor

Grindrod is looking for a SHEQ Supervisor to co-ordinate and lead implementation and maintenance of effective SHEQ management systems to meet the OHS Act, ISO legal frameworks and municipal regulatory requirements.

1. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinate SHEQ mandatory training and induction training for all new employees, contractors and visitors to ensure compliance as per internal & legislated requirements.
• Facilitate the maintenance, continual improvement and awareness of all relevant company risk assessments and Safe Working Procedures.
• . Ensure that all employees and contractors have valid medicals, inductions and co-ordinate renewals thereof.
• Assist with incident and accident investigation to determine the root cause, recommend corrective action and ensure correct records are completed, submitted and retained.
• Following up with COID claims from the relevant people.
• Co-ordinate Occupational Hygiene surveys, ISO Audits, Insurance & Client Audits as directed by the SHERQ Manager. All deviations to be reported.
• Record and verify weekly SHEQ statistics, Monthly Sustainability data and Quarterly reports.
• Ensure effective SHEQ awareness and promotion of campaigns and safety culture programs ensuring they are implemented and actively carried out on the ground.
• Hands on approach, actively collaborating, communicating, coaching and mentoring on the ground with staff and contactors. To ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
• Carrying out daily inspections.
• Ensure effective Contractor management in terms of Construction Regulations and OHS act.
• Support with effective SHEQ systems, the business, operational and administrative units. Provide direction, support and resources.
• Keep all departments fully advised of all relevant SHEQ, compliance and regulatory matters.
• Plan and participate in the SHE committee meetings.
• Implement measures and actions to ensure compliance is achieved.
• Supply input into toolbox talks content development.
• Provide guidance or support to employees on SHE related matters.
• Attend to IOD matters and be available for call outs if required.

1. REQUIREMENTS

Qualification/s

• Grade 12
• SAMTRAC
• Environmental management Diploma/BSc or National Diploma Safety Management
• Valid driver’s license
• MS office package-intermediate(preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Understanding of the NEMA act
• Hazard Identification Risk Assessments (HIRA), and accident investigation training
• ISO 9001,14001 and 45001 working knowledge
• Thorough knowledge of the OHS Act 85 of 1993 and its regulations.
• Knowledge in compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases act of 1993
• Knowledge of scheduled trade permit, Air Emissions license and Water Use License will be an added advantage.
• Stevedores and port operations of vessel loading/offloading exposure will be an added advantage.

Required skills

• Ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to work in a team.
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to work with limited or no supervision.
• Results orientated
• SHERQ orientation
• Accountability
• People orientation
• Business & Operations orientated

Due consideration will be given to the company’s equity targets.

Please note that the position has been opened to internal and external candidates. Applications close 30 June 2026.