SHE Practitioner

Job Purpose

To provide professional Safety, Health and Environmental (SHE) support and expertise within the Nitrates Division, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, company standards, policies and industry best practices. The role is responsible for supporting the identification and management of SHE risks, strengthening operational controls, driving continuous improvement, and promoting a proactive Zero Harm culture across all Nitrates operations.

Key Responsibilities

1. SHE Governance & Compliance

• Provide SHE guidance and support to operational management and employees within the Nitrates Division.
• Monitor compliance with applicable SHE legislation, regulations, permits, company standards and procedures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of SHE management systems and processes.
• Conduct compliance inspections, audits and assessments and track corrective actions to closure.
• Maintain accurate SHE records, reports, registers and documentation.
• Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory developments relevant to the operation.

2. Risk Management

• Facilitate and support the identification, assessment and management of SHE risks.
• Participate in HIRA, task risk assessments, baseline risk assessments and change-management processes.
• Verify that appropriate risk controls are implemented and effective.
• Support operational teams in identifying high-risk activities and implementing appropriate mitigation measures.
• Promote the application of the hierarchy of controls.

3. Incident Management & Prevention

• Support the investigation of SHE incidents, near misses, unsafe acts and conditions.
• Assist with root-cause analysis and development of corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor incident trends and identify recurring risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure that corrective actions are implemented and closed within agreed timelines.
• Promote proactive reporting of hazards, near misses and SHE concerns.

4. Operational SHE Support

• Provide visible SHE presence and support across Nitrates operations, including manufacturing, maintenance, engineering, projects and other operational activities.
• Conduct workplace inspections, behavioural observations and SHE engagements.
• Provide guidance on safe work practices, permits, isolations, PPE and other critical SHE controls.
• Participate in operational meetings and provide SHE input into planning and decision-making.
• Support the implementation of SHE improvement initiatives and campaigns.

5. Environmental & Occupational Health

• Support compliance with environmental requirements, licences, permits and environmental management controls.
• Monitor environmental aspects and impacts associated with Nitrates operations.
• Support waste management, emissions, spills, pollution prevention and environmental monitoring initiatives.
• Support occupational health programmes and the identification and management of occupational health risks.
• Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders on occupational hygiene and environmental matters.

6. Contractor & Project SHE Management

• Support the SHE management of contractors working within Nitrates operations.
• Verify contractor compliance with applicable SHE requirements before and during work activities.
• Participate in contractor audits, inspections and performance reviews.
• Provide SHE support during projects, shutdowns, maintenance activities and plant modifications.
• Ensure SHE risks associated with Management of Change (MOC) are appropriately identified and controlled.

7. SHE Training & Awareness

• Identify SHE training and competency requirements in consultation with operational management.
• Facilitate or coordinate SHE awareness sessions, toolbox talks and campaigns.
• Promote employee understanding of SHE responsibilities and critical controls.
• Support the development of a proactive SHE culture through employee engagement and visible leadership.

8. SHE Reporting & Analytics

• Compile and analyse SHE performance information and trends.
• Prepare regular SHE reports, dashboards and management updates.
• Track key SHE performance indicators and agreed improvement targets.
• Provide data-driven insights to management to support SHE decision-making.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators and recommend appropriate interventions.

Key Deliverables / Outputs

• Compliance with applicable SHE legislation and AECI requirements.
• Effective identification and management of operational SHE risks.
• Completion of planned SHE inspections, audits and assessments.
• Timely closure of SHE corrective actions.
• Effective incident investigation and preventative actions.
• Improved SHE awareness and employee participation.
• Effective contractor SHE compliance.
• Accurate and timely SHE reporting.
• Continuous improvement in SHE performance.
• Promotion and embedding of the Zero Harm philosophy across Nitrates.

Key Interfaces

Internal:

• Nitrates Operations Management
• Engineering and Maintenance
• Human Capital
• Occupational Health
• Environmental/Technical functions
• Production and Warehouse teams
• SHE leadership
• Employees and employee representatives

External:

• Contractors and service providers
• Regulators and statutory authorities
• External auditors
• Emergency services
• Specialist SHE service providers

Competencies

• SHE risk management
• Incident investigation
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Hazard identification and risk assessment
• Auditing and inspections
• Environmental management
• Occupational health awareness
• Contractor management
• SHE reporting and data analysis
• Problem solving
• Communication and influencing
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement
• Safety leadership
• Attention to detail

Suggested Minimum Requirements

Qualifications

• National Diploma/Diploma in Safety Management, Environmental Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field.
• Relevant SHE professional registration/affiliation would be advantageous.
• Incident investigation and risk assessment training.
• First Aid and relevant SHE training as required by the operation.

Experience

• 3–5 years' relevant SHE experience, preferably within manufacturing, mining, explosives, chemicals or other high-risk industrial environments.
• Experience in conducting SHE inspections, audits, risk assessments and incident investigations.
• Experience working  on process safety with operational teams, contractors and maintenance/project environments.
• Working knowledge of South African SHE legislation and regulatory requirements.

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