EHS Practitioner

Location: 

Umbogintwini, KwaZulu-Natal, ZA, 4126

Pillar:  AECI Property Services
Pay Grade:  CU
Date Closing:  Jun 5, 2026

 

Purpose of the Job

 

 

  • To execute Group and AECI Property Services Safety Health and Environment (SHE) Risk strategy and ensures an ever-increasing Safety, Health and Environmental culture exists throughout AECI Property Services – Umbogintwini for employees, customers, visitors, contractors and to a certain degree, to the tenants housed within the Industrial Complex.
  • Provide assurance on safety, health., security and risk compliance such as OHS Act, MHI, National Key Points Act, Firearms Control Act and the Rail Safety Act for AECI Property Services
  • Develop and implement safety and security operations, policies, procedures, and training to ensure compliance with all Company and/or government operations, policies, and procedures
  • Develops and maintains plans to manage significant emergency situations arising from Companies within the Umbogintwini Industrial Complex.
  • To develop effectively, SHE and Security risk management and drive continuous improvement towards Zero Harm.

 

 

Roles and Responsibilities

 

 

  • Execute Group and Business Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) strategy
  • Influence business leadership and workforce on EHS matters
  • Develop plan and Conduct EHS risk assessments
  • Monitor and improve effectiveness of EHS related controls
  • Provide assurance on SHE workplace and legal compliance
  • Conduct incident investigations, root cause analysis and facilitation of learning
  • Maintain SHE Management systems (e.g. ISO 45001, ISO 3000 Rail Safety)
  • SHE performance monitoring and reporting
  • Plan and monitor SHE training
  • Manage SHE team performance and budget
  • Monitor compliance to legal requirements (National Key Points Act, Disaster Management Act, Major Hazard Installation Regulations and the Rail Safety Act).
  • Tenant audits and Inspections
  • Critical Control verification for site
  • Contractor management
  • Standby Duty for the UIC as per the roster

 

 

Educational Qualifications and Experience

 

 

  • Grade 12
  • Diploma/degree safety management or NQF equivalent
  • 3-5 Years in a Chemical Operating environment
  • Must have knowledge of:  
    • Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act)
    • Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases (COID) Act
    • Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulations
    • National Key Points Act
    • Disaster Management Act
    • ISO 45001 SHE Management Systems
    • Emergency Management and Business continuity

 

 

Competencies

 

 

  • Communication and Interpersonal skills
  • Report writing and SHE performance monitoring
  • Strong leadership and Influence
  • Risk assessment and risk management
  • Emergency response planning and coordination
  • Incident investigation and root cause analysis

 

 

 

 

 

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Requisition ID:  1598