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Western Cape: Construction Health And Safety Consultant posted by Hire Resolve

Date 2024-11-28
Job Title Construction Health And Safety Consultant
Employer Hire Resolve
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Category Management
Location Western Cape
/ Western Cape

Job Summary

Job Title: Construction Health and Safety Consultant

Location: Brackenfell, Western Cape
Salary: R30,000 R40,000 per month

Hire Resolve is seeking a highly skilled Construction Health and Safety Consultant to join our client`s team in Brackenfell. If you meet the qualifications and have experience in managing health and safety on complex construction projects, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act) and other relevant safety regulations.
  • Manage and oversee construction health and safety on high-risk or large-scale projects.
  • Conduct risk assessments, incident investigations, and safety audits.
  • Administer and enforce health and safety procedures, including incident reporting, safety audits, and corrective actions.
  • Provide health and safety training and coaching to on-site workers, ensuring they adhere to safety protocols.
  • Prepare and submit health and safety reports, ensuring effective communication of findings to project stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with various teams, including project managers, engineers, and contractors, to ensure adherence to safety standards.
  • Monitor construction site conditions, ensuring they meet safety and environmental requirements.
  • Conduct regular inspections of construction sites to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
  • Support the implementation of environmental and sustainability initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

  • SACPCMP Registration: Can.CHSM, CHSM, or Can.CHSA registration is required.
  • Qualifications:
    • A qualification relevant to SACPCMP registration (preferred diploma, bachelor`s degree, or higher in Construction Health and Safety, Safety Management, Occupational Health and Safety, or a closely related field).
    • Recognized engineering qualifications with safety-related courses may also be considered.
    • Advanced training in CHS management, incident investigation, risk assessment, auditing, or compliance management is a plus.
  • Experience:
    • At least 5 years of experience in the construction health and safety field, demonstrating progression in responsibilities and technical competence.
    • Proven experience in managing CHS on large-scale, high-risk construction projects.
  • Skills:
    • Proficiency in the OHS Act and relevant regulations.
    • Knowledge of contract administration and relevant legislation (e.g., Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Disease Act, Environment Conservation Act).
    • Strong leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
    • Ability to coordinate and liaise effectively with various stakeholders on health and safety matters.
    • Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
    • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.
    • Physical fitness to navigate construction sites and work at heights.
    • Ability to work in outdoor and inclement weather conditions.
    • Self-motivated, team player with excellent time management and multitasking abilities.

Additional Requirements:

  • Excellent health and physical fitness.
  • Own reliable transport.
  • Willingness to learn and work diligently from the ground up.
  • Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office.
  • Fluent in both English and Afrikaans.
  • Preference: Male candidates are preferred for this role.

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