HSE Coordinator - Durban

About the role

Maersk is recruiting an HSE Coordinator to be based at its Durban site. The role covers risk management, operational safety, incident investigation and HSE training and engagement within a warehouse and distribution environment.

Key responsibilities

• Risk management and compliance: implement risk management processes, compile and review site risk assessments, conduct risk assessments and implement Risk Reduction Plans, ensure Emergency Response Plans are in place and reviewed, keep legal appointments, safety registers and checklists current, and compile monthly risk reports.
• Fatal-risk and operational safety: run Critical Task Analysis for warehouse activities, help draft Safe Work Instructions, develop and improve the Traffic Management Plan, inspect the workplace for hazards, and monitor contractor compliance with Permits to Work.
• Incident management: investigate and review incidents and accidents, capture non-conformances on the Fatal5 system and make sure they are closed within the prescribed time.
• Systems and standards: maintain an audit-ready filing system aligned to ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and ISO 9001.
• Training and engagement: facilitate HSE training and keep training registers, hold daily toolbox meetings, give inductions to visitors and contractors, and track actions from the monthly warehouse HSE meetings.

Required profile

• National Diploma in Safety, Environmental or Risk Management, or equivalent.
• Safety management certificate such as SHEMTRAC, SAMTRAC, NEBOSH IGC or similar.
• 2-4 years of full-time health and safety experience in warehousing and distribution across multiple sites.

Required skills

• Practical understanding of implementing and maintaining ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001.
• Extensive knowledge of the OHS Act and Regulations.