Feltex is seeking a Risk & Compliance Manager to lead and manage the Group SHE Management System on SHEQ-X. The successful incumbent will ensure full compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, all legal, risk, and SHE requirements across all manufacturing and operational facilities nationwide, at all times, while mitigating operational threats and driving total adherence.
This role plays a pivotal part in upholding operational excellence by leading SHE compliance initiatives, managing risks, and championing continuous improvement efforts. As a strategic leadership position within the department, it builds expertise in integrated risk and compliance management, while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration aligned with organisational objectives and national regulatory standards.
- Grade 12
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management and/or PG Dip in Compliance, or equivalent (NQF Level 7) minimum.
- ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Internal Auditor certification additional.
- SAMTRAC or equivalent safety certification additional.
- Environmental Health and Safety qualification additional.
- Nebosh additional
SHE Strategy
- Achieve the SHE Strategy and Operational Plan in accordance to set targets
- Develop the Total SHE Management System strategic plan and ensure implementation across the Group.
SHE Legislation
- Ensure compliance to SHE legislation and other requirements (OHS Act and its Regulations, NEMA, ISO Standards)
- Determine plant specific legal requirements.
- Manage MHI and AEL licenses.
- Maintain and update the legal registers in accordance with changes in legislation.
Policies and Procedures
- Develop, improve, update and maintain SHE Policies, Procedures, Protocols, Work Instructions, Codes of Practice, etc.
- Advise management of changes in legislation
SHE Management
- Manage requirements related to SHE and other standards (ISO14001 and ISO45001)
- Drive SHE empowerment into Manufacturing.
- Facilitate action teams and improvement program’s to continually improve on identified risks.
- Lead and maintain the multi-site certification to ISO14001 and ISO 45001.
- Develop SHE management system policies and procedures.
- Manage and improve the SHE management system in alignment with stakeholder and legislative requirements.
- Drive internal audits and SHE management reviews. Identify gaps and ensure timely implementation of corrective / preventive actions (CAPA).
- Lead risk assessments, aspect and impact studies and other core SHE tools.
- Lead drive and conduct an in-depth verification and validation on all finding closures across all plants as per the stipulated audits.
SHE Management System
- Monitor and maintain the Group SHE Management system
- Establish SHE objectives and targets.
- Update and maintain the Safety and Health, Legal Tracker and Environment Board Reports and registers
SHE Audits
- Be the Head Office management representative for the ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 systems and any other newly introduced management systems.
- Conduct internal ISO14001 and ISO 45001 system audits.
- Co-ordinate readiness for external ISO 14001 and ISO45001 certification audits.
- Establish internal and external audit program
- Conduct Legal Compliance Audits.
Risk Management
- Implement a Risk Management program that is in-line with Business SHE requirements
- Facilitate action teams and improvement programs to continually improve upon identified risks
- Identify potential hazards and critical safety issues in the workplace
- Address workplace hazards and risks
Risk Assessments
- Conduct plant risk assessments and aspect and impact assessments and update accordingly when there are any process or activity changes.
- Maintain and update the risk registers
People Management
- Ensure an enabling SHE climate/culture
- Ensure a safe, secure and legal working environment
- Manage individual, team and departmental performance to achieve organisational objectives.
Leadership & Training
- Conduct training with regards to root cause analysis, HIRA, incident investigation, legal compliance and ISO training.
Information Management and Direction Focusing
- Manage SHE related communication with both internal and external stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify, suggest and implement corrective actions to improve SHE within Feltex
Incident/Accident Investigations
- Develop methods to improve incident/accident investigations.
