QHSE Advisor

Who We Are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management. We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

What You Will Be Doing

• To implement, maintain and continuously improve the company’s QHSE management systems requirements in the region.
• Coordinate and monitor QHSE implementation ensuring client and prevalent local legislative requirements are met.
• Support the maintenance and improvement of the company’s ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 45001 management systems.
• Carry out the day-to-day operations of facilities QHSE functions, in support of the company’s operations and contribute to the application of effective business QHSE management through the provision of technical support and guidance.
• Be the single-point-of-contact (SPOC) for operational and client’s teams with regards to the portfolio’s QHSE operations.
• Prepare monthly and ad-hoc QHSE technical and performance reports for the division and/or the client
• Facilitate QHSE training ensuring the competency of divisional operations teams.

Governance

• Attend local governance calls where required
• Participate in finance review calls where required
• Ensure Client statutory requirements are met
• Participate in Site Sustainability where required

Decision Making Authority

• Stop any activity that is deemed unsafe, or have the potential to harm the environment or result in serious property damage
• Take remedial actions and/or advice operational staff, including suppliers and management on QHSE issues
• Implement best practices to continuously improve QHSE function
• Investigate QHSE incidents, concerns and recommend corrective actions.
• Identify and report non-conformances, unsafe acts and conditions to relevant management.

What Will You Bring

• National Diploma in Safety Management or NEBOSH International Diploma OHS or equivalent
• Professional registrations e.g., IoSM, SAIOSH, SACPCMP etc.
• Minimum 7-years relevant experience: implementation, maintenance and auditing of QHSE management systems across regions

Skills Required

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good technical report writing and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Co-ordination and organizing

Knowledge Required

• Knowledge of Integrated Facilities Management Services (IFM)
• Knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirements
• Workable technical knowledge
• Project Management Principles
• Sales and Growth targets
• Knowledge of Company policies and procedures
• Administration principles and reporting
• Workable knowledge of statutory requirements
• Knowledge of cost budgeting and control
• CMMS and CFMS Knowledge

Competencies Required

• Team Leadership, Change Management, Customer & Quality focus, Problem solving and decision making, Financial & Business Acumen, Communication, Innovation and Analytical Thinking (on higher level), Demonstrate "Can do attitude"
• Must be able to adapt approach according to operating Market example Finance, Banking, Technology or Industrial.

Interface / relationships with

Group QSHE

Local management

Operational management

External Parties (Clients, Enterprise Teams)

• Client Structures
• Suppliers

CBRE Excellerate is committed to striving for diversity and equitable representation in our workforce. Preference may thus be given to suitably qualified candidates as identified in our employment equity plan. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.