About South African Reserve Bank

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is South Africa’s central bank, primarily mandated to protect the value of the currency (the rand) in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth. The bank is headquartered in Pretoria and is one of the few central banks in the world with private shareholders.

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to assist the Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Division with the development and implementation of the occupational health and safety (OHS) framework and governance within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Coordinate and conduct OHS inspections to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations, bylaws and approved permits and licences across SARB facilities and projects.
• Prepare and implement SHEQ specifications for SARB projects and services.
• Identify opportunities for improvement to prevent injuries, improve health and safety performance and ensure legal compliance.
• Conduct compliance risk assessments for all applicable OHS legislation and regulations.
• Identify and provide necessary OHS training and awareness for SARB staff and relevant stakeholders.
• Implement the OHS Management System in line with ISO 45001:2018, focusing specifically on the establishment, monitoring and review of baseline risk assessments for SARB operations.
• Develop, implement and maintain OHS templates for contractor management.
• Conduct contractor evaluations in line with issued specifications and coordinate on-site contractor OHS activities.
• Develop, maintain and update the OHS Legal and Other Requirements Matrix.
• Engage continuously and proactively with key stakeholders within the division to ensure all reporting requirements and time frames are met.
• Compile OHS progress updates for inclusion in various divisional reports, as required.
• Manage OHS incidents in line with the OHS incident management procedure.

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• at least an NQF 6 qualification in environmental health or safety management;
• a certificate of completion of any of the following ISO 45001:2018 courses: requirements, implementation,  internal auditor, lead implementor or lead auditor;
• certificates of completion of the OHS legislation courses; and
• three to five years’ experience in the OHS profession, of which one to two years in the implementation or maintenance of OHS management systems.

Additional requirements include:

• Knowledge of and implementation skills in:
• South African OHS legislation and regulations;
• OHS management, including inspections;
• OHS risk assessments;
• OHS Management System, ISO 45001 reporting requirements;
• online management systems (Isometrix, IMS, CURA);
• contractor management;
• proficiency in Microsoft Office programs;
• presentation and facilitation abilities;
• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• thorough knowledge of sustainability practices and applicable laws and regulations;
• ability to analyse and understand research and identify relevant and valuable information;
• excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• planning and organisational skills;
• ability to build and maintain relationships;
• a drive for results;
• effective written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to work in a team; and
• resilience and flexibility.