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.