Cape Town City Centre: Health & Safety Officer

About the Role

The Health & Safety Officer is a critical role within our organization, responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, contractors, and clients on site. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with extensive experience in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) management, particularly in the built environment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate and coordinate Health and Safety information on site
• Provide health and safety performance reports to the Client and the Group
• Attend Client meetings
• Communicate OHS values to contractors and staff to build a solid and effective team that establishes a culture of zero harm to people, and zero impact on the environment
• Ensure line Supervisors are familiar with their responsibilities as they relate to contractor safety
• Communicate safety strategy and supporting initiatives
• Participate in quarterly safety forums
• Period review of contractor performance and implement improvement plans where necessary
• Investigate health and safety complaints and injuries without delay
• Management of Work Orders assigned through the Computer-aided Facilities Management System (CAFMS)
• Implement and maintain company health and safety policies and procedures in alignment with amendments to legislation, industry, and company policy:
• Safety Plan
• Company Policy
• Administrative Requirements
• Legal Appointments
• Establishing the Health & Safety Committee
• Emergency Preparedness Programmes
• Evacuation Procedures
• OHS Monthly Report
• Risk Assessments
• Safe Work procedures
• Toolbox Talks / Safety Awareness training / OHS Induction
• Compliance Certificates
• Permits
• Contractor appointments
• Contractor Compliance and Safety
• Staff Medicals
• Letter of Good Standing with the Compensation for Injuries and Diseases Department
• Provision of Registers
• Ensure employees and contractors comply with health and safety legislation and that safety policies and practices are adopted and adhered to with quarterly audit conducted

Requirements

• Grade 12
• Minimum 5 years OHS working experience in the Built Environment
• Previous OHS experience dealing with contractors
• Registered with the relevant statutory bodies (SAIOSH and/or SACPCMP)
• SAMTRAC or Equivalent Risk Assessment Certificate
• Incident Investigation Certification
• Fall Protection Planner certificate
• Knowledge of ISO 450001 Management system approval
• Experience of OHS administration processes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including MS Teams
• Valid Drivers License with clean infringement record
• Own reliable transport/vehicle

Qualifications

None mentioned.

Salary & Benefits

Not specified.