We are hiring!

At Sappi, we are a leading global provider with a reputation for delivering high-quality sustainable Woodfibre products and solutions for the global markets. We lead through our values centered around safety, integrity, courage, and making smart decisions which we execute with speed. We are seeking unique people who believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive and safe environment.  
 

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Health and Safety Officer to implement Sappi Health and Safety strategies, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant legislative requirements and reduce the Mill's risk profile. 

As a Senior Health and Safety Officer, you will be responsible to:

• Measure, monitor and report on H&S legal and certification system compliance and advise on action planning.
• Interpret and follow up on audit/inspection findings to ensure closure and implementation of corrective/preventive action
• Enforce compliance to life saving rules, procedural, and all legal requirements. Recommend disciplinary action where applicable.
• Provide H&S advice to management, contractors, employees to ensure compliance to all legal requirements.
• Develop, review and update procedures in compliance with ISO standards.
• Monitor critical safety jobs to ensure that correct procedures are followed.
• Facilitate H&S qualitative and quantitative risk assessments and advise on action planning.
• Co-ordinate/facilitate H&S awareness campaigns and events.
• Perform standby and call out related functions.
• Serve on Hazchem Committee.
• Coach line managers and employees in BBS process
• Co-ordinate Occupational Health and Hygiene surveys
• Play an advisory role in correct implementation of management of change
• Participate in various mill meetings such as MBU, MDT, SBT, Safety meetings etc
• Assist with contractor safety requirements.  Facilitate contractor management systems, including review of contractor H&S plans.
• Act as an H&S Specialist or officer when requested.
• Coach and advise H&S Representatives on methods to improve their safety inspections and reporting.
• Perform individual investigations and work with DOEL in investigations by gathering information to determine underlying causes for fatalities, injuries, illnesses, damage incidents, reportable incidents, toxic chemical releases, or spillages.
• Facilitate Root cause Analysis for injuries and assist in compiling reports as well as facilitating weekly incident review meetings.
• Liaise with Medical department to resolve occupation health issues.
• Ensure legal appointments are kept up to date.
• Compile weekly and monthly safety statistics reports and ensure accurate record keeping for all incidents.
• Maintain assets and equipment.
• Prepare SHE communication for publication in various mediums.
• Participate in HAZOP and SWIFT for MOC.

Required Minimum Qualifications: 

• National Diploma in Safety Management or relevant NQF Level 6 qualification. 
• Certificates in HIRA, RCAT & SHEQ auditing.
• Professional membership with SAIOSH.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in a Health and Safety function within manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of HAZOP and SWIFT for MOC, OHS Act 85, BBS system, Isometrix, PJO’s and VFL’s.
• SACPCMP registration as CHSO advantageous 

What’s in it for you? 

• Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence.
• Learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi. 
• Opportunities to travel (dependent on the role).
• Market-leading leave benefits.
• Employee wellbeing benefits.