Pretoria: Health and Safety Officer

REQUIREMENTS Minimum education (essential): National Senior Certificate National Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field Minimum education (desirable): SAMTRAC or NEBOSH certification Minimum applicable experience (years): Minimum of 5 years experience in Occupational Health and Safety Management Required nature of experience: Occupational health and safety management in an operational environment Conducting OHS inspections, audits, and compliance assessments Hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA) and implementation of control measures Incident and accident investigations with corrective action implementation Preparing statutory documentation and health and safety reports Liaising with regulatory authorities, consultants, and internal stakeholders Data analysis and reporting on health and safety performance Managing SHEQ records, documentation, and health and safety budgets Exposure to farming or agricultural operations Skills and Knowledge (essential): Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related regulations Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience using OHS management systems or digital inspection tools Strong organisational, time management, and self-management skills Ability to work independently and make informed decisions Other: Proficient in Afrikaans and English Valid drivers licence and own transport Willingness to travel regularly to operational sites (company vehicle provided for farm travel) KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS OHS Compliance Ensure compliance with the OHS Act, 85 of 1993, and applicable regulations Monitor legislative changes and advise management on compliance implications Develop, review, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in line with the OHS Act Implement emergency preparedness and response procedures that comply with OHS Act provisions Risk Management and Hazard Control Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments across all sites Implement and monitor risk control measures Ensure safe use, inspection, and maintenance of machinery and equipment Promote proactive risk management practices Farm Visits and Inspections Conduct regular inspections of farms and operational sites Identify unsafe conditions and practices and ensure corrective actions are implemented Support operational teams in applying health and safety standards Monitor compliance and follow up on outstanding actions Training and Awareness Facilitate health and safety inductions, refresher training, and toolbox talks Conduct awareness campaigns promoting safe work practices Ensure employees and contractors are trained according to legal requirements Maintain accurate training records Incident Management, Reporting and Record Keeping Investigate incidents and accidents and recommend preventative measures Maintain incident registers and statutory documentation Prepare and submit reports to relevant authorities when required Compile and present monthly, quarterly, and annual safety performance and compliance reports to management Maintain accurate SHEQ records and performance data Remuneration Offered Market related