Market Safety Lead - Johannesburg

Are you passionate about safety management and driving a strong safety culture across diverse markets? We are looking for a dedicated and proactive Market Safety Lead to oversee the implementation and continuous improvement of our Market Fleet safety management systems and programs across Sub-Saharan Africa.

• Diploma in Safety Management or related qualification.
• At least 6 years of experience in safety management; 5 years of fleet safety experience preferred.
• Proficiency in accident investigation techniques (ICAM/RCAT/SCAT/LFI) is advantageous.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong integrity and ability to work independently to achieve results.
• Proficiency in English, with strong communication and persuasion skills.
• Experience in incident investigations and reporting.
• Ability to cope with uncertainties in a complex organizational structure and deliver high performance under stress.
• Adaptability to matrix organizations and proficiency in MS Office.
• Demonstrates initiative and innovation.
• Safety Management System Implementation: Lead the implementation of Market Fleet safety management systems in line with established security and market safety principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Safety Culture: Influence and engage management and other business functions to foster a robust Market Fleet safety culture and achieve safety commitments.
• Program Integration and Improvement: Ensure that safety procedures and programs are accepted, supported, and integrated into daily processes, facilitating continual improvement.
• Communication and Visibility: Provide clear direction, capabilities, and communication on safety programs to ensure their success, visibility, and effectiveness.
• Embed Safety Standards: Ensure that environmental, health, and safety (EHS) standards and procedures are fully integrated into all operations.
• Fleet Safety Management: Implement the Fleet Safety Management Program (FSMP) to enhance driving behavior's and reduce road traffic accidents in alignment with the global strategy.
• Defensive Driving Training: Support the fleet safety driver training program to promote defensive driving techniques.
• Incident Management and Prevention: Support accident investigations, analyze root causes, prevent recurrence, and maintain records of fleet safety-related incidents while proposing corrective actions.
• OHS and Fleet Safety Audits: Conduct safety audits and develop action plans to ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Emergency Response Management: Develop and implement emergency response procedures, coordinate evacuation drills, and manage emergency response teams, including first aid and firefighting teams.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor safety performance data to ensure data integrity, timely reporting, and act on any performance degradation.
• Incident Response and Reporting: Respond to and report security, market, and fleet safety incidents. Support root cause analysis and implement corrective action plans.
• Program Health Checks: Perform annual program checks to address gaps and non-conformities, ensuring compliance and following up on implementations.
• Employee Engagement: Engage employees across all levels to foster ownership of fleet safety programs.
• Training Delivery: Deliver and supervise all security, market safety, and fleet safety training programs. Maintain up-to-date training records and seek feedback to continuously improve programs and safety culture.
• Communication and Documentation: Provide input for safety briefs, alerts, and instructions, ensuring all safety programs, documents, and training are communicated, current, and available to staff.