Centurion: HSE Officer (Potchefstroom) posted by People Dimension

Introduction

The main purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and improve health and safety plans, programs, and procedures. Ensuring compliance with relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

Duties & Responsibilities

TECHNICAL KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Reporting all incidents on site, preparing all required documentation, and facilitating incident investigations as needed.
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Advise and give clear guidance on various safety-related matters.
• Conduct/implement and review risk assessments and enforce preventative measures.
• Conduct regular site/section inspections and record the inspections as per the safety officer’s schedule.
• Maintain electronic document system.
• Ensure that all policies are available and displayed on-site.
• Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and ordering thereof.
• Arrange morning meetings with employees to ensure that all tasks for the day are done safely.
• Ensure SHE Committee meetings are held.
• Draft/revise all Legal appointments, SOP and SWP.
• Recordkeeping of all checklists, procedures, fitness medicals, training, daily safe declarations, etc.
• Contractor management and approval of safety files.
• Participate and /or complete authority inspections / reports, training, incident investigation, and audits as required.
• Arrange and schedule all SHE-related training on-site.
• Monthly reporting on safety performance (leading, lagging indicators) and ensuring implementation of the company Safety Improvement Plan.

BEHAVIOURAL KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Ethical and trustworthy.
• Good communication skills.
• To be reliable, and responsible and to always portray a positive attitude.
• Manages work effectively and is always punctual.
• Work well in teams and independently.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

• Matric certificate or equivalent.
• SAMTRAC, NEBOSH or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of SHEQ legal requirements within the Occupational Health and Safety Act No. 85 of 1993 and Regulations.
• High level of Competence in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• A diploma/Degree would be advantageous.

Experience:

Three to five years of work experience as a Safety Officer.

Package & Remuneration

Salary: R27 877.00 CTC.