• Post graduate degree in HSE related Field or equivalent
• At least 5 years work experience and 2 years Management Experience
• Successful completion of courses related to HSE Management Systems and Practices, and HSE legislation applicable to function requirements
• Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures. Knowledge and understanding of HSE legislation and applicable charters.
• English is the working language. Valid code 08 driver’s license.

Activities

• HSE Operational Planning and Change Management
• Ensure implementation of current HSE Systems and practices across all operational Units through collaborative approach with business stakeholders to ensure a strategically aligned approach to the implementation of HSSE programs.
• Contribute to HSSE strategic plan development and drive the implementation of new emerging best practices across all operational Units.
• Ensure functional and systematic planning to enable smooth implementation of all HSSE programs across all business Units
• Develop and Implement business continuity plans for HSE management Systems at all operational areas, ensuring compliance with relevant legislative frameworks.
• Facilitates effective business associations to drive change and enable effective implementation and embedding of HSSE initiatives and programs
• Act as the link between HSSE experts and operational teams to implement HSSE best practices and identify areas of Risk
• Provide continuous assessments of HSSE performance in the operational areas
• Ensure complete and accurate incident information is captured to allow for quality analysis of incidents that facilitates informed decision making
• Provide leadership, guidance and expert advice to key internal and external stakeholders relating to HSSE Issues in the organization.
• Actively monitor, review and report on HSSE trends and work practices that will drive improved HSSE performance and minimize operational risk to the business
• Be accountable for the timeous preparation of reports and presentations where all necessary HSSE information related to implemented programs and achieved results is displayed, ensure that information provided is accurate and complete with analysis and recommendations.
• Establish working relationships with all Divcom and Mancom in scope to ensure smooth delivery on expectations
• Define departmental specific HSSE SLA’s aligned to the maturity index

Advising and training

• To manage continuous improvement of the HSSE Management Systems and be a HSSE Change Agent for the Department.
• To ensure the HSSE Training needs for area of responsibility have been identified and all personnel have obtained the appropriate level of HSSE Competency.

Communication/ Liaison

Provide recommendations and feedback on:

• HSSE statistical analysis and actions required addressing deviations or initiating changes to improve safety performance.
• Weekly, Monthly, Quarterly & Annual reporting on major HSSE Key Performance Indicators and HSE program implementation status
• Represent the Department on various HSSE committees and ensure the successful resolution of issues between the departments, support Divisional Management by resolving the HSSE matters to achieve successful and correct business outcomes.
• Report to Management on the performance and needs for improvement of the HSSE Management System and identify trends and possible corrective action, follow through and follow up on effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Act as an Industry specialist on HSSE matters and represent the Organization on Health and Safety Oil Industry Working Groups.

People Management

• To ensure effective management of employees through continuous people management, staff development and coaching / mentoring to ensure a positive working environment that will attract and retain skilled manpower and increase productivity.
• Ensure appropriate resources are provided to support towards HSE operational excellence
• Effectively lead a team of HSE professionals, take responsibility for the development of all personnel performance capabilities and capacities within the teams

Context & Environment

• Risks: Safety, Environment, Industrial Hygiene & Occupational Health, Construction, Technological Risk
• Culture: Moderate culture of Health and Safety requirements, specifically among contractors
• Legal: Culture of self-regulation on legislation and compliance there too.
• Continuously improve HSSE performance and culture
• Maintain downward pressure on all operations to keep the best HSSE performance, effectiveness, and value.