Human Factor Manager

The position is intended to provide specialist professional service Human Factors and Ergonomics management within TFR, other rail operators, customers and strategic partners on the TFR network and overborder operations to ensure continual improvement in human safety practices and railway safety regulatory compliance.

A centre of excellence that provides the necessary expertise, resources and direct the development of Human Factors and Ergonomics Risk Management and Compliance plans, to address Human Factors related risks and ensure compliance to applicable legislation.

Ergonomics Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent Qualification.

Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) have been in management grade applying ergonomics/ Human Factors principles and best practices to support development, implementation, and maintenance of OH and safety programs.

Post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

Requirement of Trust and Honesty in the handling of Finances as per the National Credit Act Amendment 19

Must undergo lifestyle audit

NB: The candidate must meet the minimum inherent health requirements of the job.

STANDARD JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Driver’s license code 08

Travel as required and approved

Development, implementation, review and maintenance of Human Factors policies, processes, procedures, guidelines and/or standards in order to promote an efficient, effective, reliable and safe railway.

Sets organisational-wide human factors objectives and targets, monitor and evaluate performance and reporting in pursuit of continual improvement.

Provide expert advice in the development of strategic and tactical plans to manage the risks and enforce compliance to human factors local by-laws, provincial ordinances, national legislation (Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993, Basic Conditions of Employment Act, National Railway Safety Regulator Act 16 of 2002,) guidelines, and best practice that TFR, other rail operators, customers and strategic partners on the TFR network and overorder operations subscribe to.

Keep abreast of any changes/new relevant laws and regulations that impact human factors management within the railway industry.

Conduct Research and benchmarking with world class organisations to drive innovation and identify relevant human factors management solutions for TFR.

Monitor and provide assurance on the implementation of Transnet Integrated Management System (TIMS).

Provide the expertise and actively ensure the implementation of human factors and quality management system in line with international and national best practice i.e. SANS 3000-1, SANS 3000-4, SANS 10400.

Provide guidance and necessary support to ensure the incorporation and implementation of ergonomics requirements throughout the product life cycle.

Lead the selection and appointment of service providers required for human factors in TFR. Managing, collaborating and monitoring the hygiene service providers in the execution of the occupational hygiene management program within TFR.

Participate in conduct of human factors assessments where desired in line with protocols.

Conduct Research and benchmarking with world class organisations to drive innovation and identify relevant solutions for human factors within TFR.

Coordinate, support and monitor the execution of human factors audits, surveys, inspections, occurrence investigations, emergency preparedness and risk assessments within TFR.

Conduct human factor management related risk assessments and manage the execution of audits to ensure continual identification of risk areas and recommend safety improvement initiatives and monitor the implementation of corrective action plans.

Facilitate occurrence management processes (reporting, investigating, analysing) in relation to human factor related occurrences and recommending best practice initiatives.

Managing and monitoring contracted service providers in the execution of the human factors management program.

Maintain relations with key internal & external stakeholders, such as the Department of Employment and Labour, the Railway Safety Regulator and other relevant authorities to understand expectations and manage interfaces to ensure compliance.

Participate and provide expertise in relevant industry-specific technical forums.

Providing strategic human factors insights towards the attainment of functional and organisational Business objectives.

Facilitate and direct the realisation of benefits from an effective human factors management program (quantification of reduced cost of operational costs).

Facilitate the development of business cases for the human factor programs and constant monitoring of financial performance of the programs.

Managing cost centre budget and expenditure.

Manage all People management processes such as recruitment, performance, talent management, etc. within the safety function.

Capacitate the organization on the requirements of human factors management.