SGS Moçambique, Lda affiliate of SGS (Société Générale de Surveillance, SA), World’s Leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. With more than 98.000 employees and 2.650 offices and laboratories around the world. Operate in all Mozambique provinces, since 1962, with 3 regional offices in Maputo, Beira and Nacala is looking for a  Health and Safety Country Manager , based in Maputo city, with country responsibilities, reporting directly to Country Managing Director, with dotted line to the Sub-Regional H&S Manager-Southern Africa , under the below terms of reference.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Coordinating the location H&S Managers/Location H&S Coordinators.
• Managing the Country H&S Top Page.
• Implementing Global H&S and Local regulatory programs to assure compliance.
• Linking the Regional H&S Strategy to the country and site activities assuring alignment.
• Ensure H&S training is aligned with HSMS and local regulatory requirements and is conducted at site level.
• Ensure operational implementation of Global HSMS and local regulatory requirements through use of global assessment tools and auditing/assurance processes.
• Ensure effective integration of acquisitions regarding H&S compliance through the mergers and acquisition process.
• Ensure reporting and management of H&S related incidents, near misses, hazards and best practices in accordance with group expectations.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITES

• Identify, plan, recommend and complete H&S programs following the Global H&S strategy and applicable business strategies.
• Align work with  Sub-Regional and Site H&S Coordinators and Managing Director..
• Create and develop a regional H&S organization to implement the Regional H&S strategy throughout the country.
• Develop competency of H&S personnel through best practice sharing and implementation of applicable best practices from internal and external sources.
• Implement and assess the operational status of regional policies and country specific standards to assure compliance.
• Ensure audits are conducted to assess implementation of H&S Programs and legal compliance with country specific standards regarding Health, Safety and the Environment.
• Provide H&S support to sites and functions (e.g. Purchasing) during projects; (e.g. during site expansions, new construction, new equipment purchases, new processes etc.)
• Ensure timely reporting of H&S relevant items including incidents, near misses, hazards and KPIs within the country using Crystal
• Ensure country implementation of SGS wide H&S activities including Safe Start, Stellar, Safety Month, Quarterly Campaigns, Best Practice Sharing, SGS Rules for Life, Stop Work Authority, BBS etc. and strategic planning
• Provide Health, Safety and Environmental technical guidance to businesses and and country personnel to assure compliance with HSMS and Country regulatory requirements at the site level.
• Additional tasks can be assigned to the job holder to support the overall H&S strategy

OPERATIONAL INTEGRITY

• Always comply with SGS's Code of Integrity and Professional Conduct.
• Ensuring that team members comply with relevant procedures and work instructions.
• Ensure the correct use of  templates and comply with ISO requirements (9001, 14001, 45001)
• Investigate incidents and prepare relevant reports.
• Organiz and participate in safety talks and discussions and provide reports.
• Ensure that all waste produced by SGS is disposed of in an environmentally sustainable manner and optimize resources to protect the environment.
• Ensure that stop work authority is applied by you and your team when deemed necessary.
• Ensure that the company’s Quality Assurance Program is implemented and maintained.
• Ensure Quality in managing client complaints, data, personnel performance, turnaround and equipment).
• Manager and evaluate external and internal Client Satisfaction from a service, quality and turnaround perspective.

Minimum Requirements:

• Honor Degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or  equivalent in an HSE related field.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in HSE.
• HSE certification preferred.
• 5 years of experience in Leadership, Quality Assurance, Health, Safety and Environmental and Strategic and Business Management positions at national level, preferable in industry.
• Goals and results orientated.
• Solid knowledge of finance for non-finance.
• Excellent public relations and negotiation.
• Experience in team leading, partnership and change management.
• Solid experience with ISO's 9001, 14001, 45001 and 17025.
• Lead auditor training in ISO's 9001, 14001 and 45001.
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English.
• Practical computer knowledge from the user's point of view of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM System programs (is an advantage).
• NEBOSH / SAMTRAC exposure.
• Solid experience in internal and external Audits.
• Knowledge and experience in project management and strategic business planning;
• Able to work independently and to coordinate several activities simultaneously.

Ability to: 

• Understand and explain technical (HSE specific) topics for all levels of personnel.
• Understand the Country and site contributions to Regional H&S Performance and capability to use existing tools; prioritizing risks and influencing factors.
• Manage a remote team and to influence without direct reporting lines.
• Evaluate the accuracy of root cause analysis and the effectiveness of proposed solutions

• Translates Strategy into Actions – Effectively communicates strategy and action plans to others. Agrees on SMART targets/KPIs/objectives that are linked to the strategy. Reviews progress against the defined objectives.

• Influences Internally & Externally – Seeks to understand others’ needs and interests to build trust. Convinces others to change the way they think and act. Tailors his/her message to the audiences’ needs. Generates engagement and commitment from others.

• Collaborates Effectively – Goes beyond ‘borders’ to connect with others. Shares information and resources across countries / businesses / teams. Leverages diversity to work efficiently. Seeks out and replicates better practices. Overcomes barriers that inhibit interaction.

• Builds High Performance Teams – Aligns team members in company culture, vision, values and expectations. Seeks out and leverages team members’ diverse ideas, strengths, and experience. Holds self and team members accountable for results. Recognizes team successes to build team spirit and motivation. Man-ages conflict in a pragmatic and constructive manner.

• Embraces Change – Anticipates the need for change. Seeks out new and improved ways of doing things. Overcomes the barriers to change. Implements change in a timely and effective manner. Champions the importance of change. Manages the cultural Change we are seeking in focusing on three core elements which are Leardership, Education and Discipline (LED).

• Support the Cultural Change using a “soft skills” approach – Enhanced H&S’strengh through the 7C principles which are Coaching, Confidence, Confidence, Communication, Change, Courage, Compliance. Reinforces a strong H&S culture at the country level.   

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