Market leaders in healthcare risk waste and employing over 400 staff, Compass Medical Waste Services is a progressive company on the healthcare landscape. Specialising in the containment, collection, treatment, and disposal of healthcare risk waste since 1998, Compass provides reassurance that your waste needs are taken care of. With our head office in KwaZulu-Natal and a national footprint, we are equipped to provide a compliant HCRW solution specific to you, in your province. Our four treatment facilities, one transit site and 100-strong fleet of vehicles are ready to respond to your requirements. Our extensive experience provides you, our customer, with peace of mind that you have secured the services of a responsible, reliable partner.

Are you a hunter, ambitious, self-motivate, confident, and persistent? Do you see yourself being part of a winning team?

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced SHEQ Coordinator to join our team based at our plant in Clayville with regular travel to our sites in Free State and Western Cape. 

About the Role:
As a SHEQ Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in implementing and maintaining our company’s Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality (SHEQ) management system. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards, promoting a positive safety culture, and continuously improving our SHEQ performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain SHEQ policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, internal and external audits, and investigations.
• Investigate accidents, incidents, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Provide training and guidance to employees and customers on SHEQ matters.
• Monitor and track SHEQ performance indicators.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Maintain accurate SHEQ records and documentation.
• Contractor management.
• Management of customer 37.2 agreements and safely files.
• Assist with the coordination of medicals.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Matric or Grade 12 / NQF 4 learning ability.
• Proven experience of at least 2(two) years in a similar SHEQ role.
• Strong knowledge of relevant SHEQ legislation and standards
• Experience in conducting safety inspections, audits and investigations.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Ability to interpret information and formulate reports.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Relevant qualifications in Safety, Health, and Environment (Degree, Diploma, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH).
• Own reliable transport with clear and valid code 08 drivers’ licence

Contact information

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