DC OHS & Facilities Supervisor - KZN DC (New Germany)

Dis-Chem Pharmacies; KwaZulu-Natal; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmacy distribution center in KwaZulu-Natal is looking for an OHS and Facility Supervisor. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, supervising facility maintenance, and managing a team. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience in a logistics or operational environment, as well as a Grade 12 qualification. Benefits include market-related salary, medical aid, and provident fund.

Benefits

Market-related salary

Medical aid

Provident fund

Staff account

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role in Logistics or operational environment.
• Experience in Occupational Health and Safety or Facility management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Initiate planned maintenance for warehouse equipment.
• Supervise facilities employees according to Dis-Chem standards.
• Conduct environmental, health and safety assessments.

Skills

Logistics operational awareness

Health and safety compliance

Problem-solving

Team leadership

Education

Grade 12 / Matric

Job description

Dis-Chem Pharmacies’ Distribution Centre in KZN (New Germany) has an opportunity available for an OHS and Facility Supervisor. The purpose of this role is to Monitor facilities to ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and carrying out all health and safety audits required by
Health and Safety Regulations. Ensure testing and maintenance of health and safety alarms and general facility equipment.

Minimum Requirements…
Essential:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Minimum of 2 years in a similar role experience of working in Logistics or similar operational environment with safety and quality standards
  
  

Advantageous:

• Previous experience in an Occupational Health and Safety or Facility management role
  
• Previous experience in an Occupational Health and Safety or Facility management role

Job Specification…

• Initiate planned maintenance for a variety of office and warehouse equipment and infrastructure
  
• Supervise preventative maintenance of facility equipment, including infrastructure
• Manage building maintenance activities as per Dis-Chem requirements and standard operating procedures
• Schedule and implement project activities to ensure and promote the effectiveness of projects
• Inspect any construction and installation processes and action according to industry best practice
• Maintain proper administration documents for all relevant activities for auditing and reporting purposes
• Plan and implement operational policies and procedures as per Dis-Chem needs
• Ensure that the facility operates efficiently by overseeing both the employees and the equipment on a daily basis
• Assist with incident/ accident investigation and write accurate reports on these
• Keep accurate records of all actions associated with operating the facility
• Conduct on-going environmental, health and safety assessments on the site
• Advise employees on relevant health and safety rules and regulations
• Responsible for the supervision of the Facilities team, including performance management and oversight of day-to-day task
• Supervise facilities employees on a daily basis as per Dis-Chem standards.

Competencies
Essential:

• Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the facts, goals, constraints, and risks
  
• Identifies cause and effect relationships and comes up with appropriate solutions
• Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks
• Grasps the meaning of information written in English
• Comprehending fundamental arithmetics like addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
• Leading a conversation in a group
• Generates ideas for improvement, takes advantage of opportunities, suggests innovations
• Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs

Special conditions of employment:

• South African or valid work permit
• MIE, clear criminal and credit
• Driver’s license and/or own reliable transport
• Work is mostly done in a warehouse and outdoors setting where one will be exposed to dust , odours,varied temperatures and weather conditions
• Occasional overtime and be on standby most of the time when off duty

Remuneration and benefits:

• Market-related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.