Swellendam: Health & Safety Officer posted by Limpopo Personnel

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Health & Safety Officer to join our team in Swellendam. As a key member of our health, safety, and environment (HSE) department, you will be responsible for implementing and maintaining our HSE management system, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing support to our operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems of all sites.
• Ensure that all Fire Detection, Sprinkler Systems and fire extinguishers are serviced and maintained.
• Maintain flammable permit with local government.
• Provide support with implementing the Health and Safety Management System for the organization.
• Perform risk identification, evaluation and development of safe work procedures.
• Ensure that all accidents are properly recorded, reported and investigated.
• Provide feedback on Safety Meetings and as and when necessary.
• Follow up with departments on SHE Rep Inspections and health and safety-related items.
• Conduct audits and inspections on Contractors in line with legal requirements.
• Provide informal Health and Safety Training for employees as and when needed.
• Reporting to HSE Manager on deviations identified and required actions to be taken.
• Ensure that Safety, Health and Environmental Reports are submitted to the HSE Manager.
• Ensure that inspections referring to all departments are taking place, captured and filed correctly.
• Report health and safety deviations in construction and installations
• Ensure the Contractor’s Safety files are up to date and in place, and report deviations.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Statutory Requirements.
• Responsible for a Site Induction Program for all personnel.
• Implement Safety awareness and safety culture.
• Ensure emergency preparedness is implemented and maintained.

Requirements

• SAMTRAC and HIRA registration
• 2-3 Years relevant working experience in health, safety, and environment
• Knowledge and understanding of the OHSA Act and Regulations
• Experience in FMCG and food manufacturing recommended
• SAIOSH and SACPCMP registration
• HPCSA registration recommended

Qualifications

• Applicable qualification recommended
• ISO 45001 – Implementation and Internal Auditing
• Relevant working experience wrt incident investigation
• Relevant working experience wrt fire safety

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary to be discussed during the interview process.

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