Safety Officer

Salaried positions exist for a Safety Officer.

Applications are invited from suitable persons with the required qualifications and experience.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Advising and instructing on various SHEE related topics (Safety-Health-Environment-Energy) to establish a safe workplace according to legal standards and foster a culture of attention to SHEE.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. Grade 12 Certificate
2. National Diploma in Safety Management (preferable) or equivalent and / or at least SAMTRAC OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy– knowledge of requirements.
3. Knowledge of all relevant safety systems and procedures (DIFR, IOD reporting etc.)
4. A minimum of 3 years’ work-related experience in a manufacturing environment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY RESULTS AREAS:

Ensure that the provisions of the various regulatory requirements (i.e. OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) and its regulations, pertinent to the site and its processes are complied with in the workplace.

Ensure that the provisions of environmental legislation, pertinent to the site and its activities and processes are complied with.

Provide a comprehensive SHEE consulting service and advice to the manufacturing plants in consultation with the SHEEQ Manager.

Investigate and report on incidents in the workplace and devise and implement strategies for preventative measures.

Conduct regular HIRA as well as environmental aspects and impact assessments and update SWP’s and SOP’s; set up regular meetings to close-out such findings towards continuous improvement.

Assist with annual SHEE induction on all employees and do incidental SHEE Induction throughout the year/ as well as training of employees.

Conduct monthly housekeeping assessments, communicate to relevant supervision/managers and set up weekly meetings to close-out such findings towards continuous improvement.

Assist with scheduled internal audits on activities and processes of the site and report on findings and improvements of such audits.

Compile safety programs to continuously improve the SHEE standard of all areas.

Implement and maintain health and safety standards.

Maintain compliance with all safety regulations.

Conduct regular staff meetings to share best practice techniques.

Standardize health and safety in order to remain consistent.

Identify hazardous waste and disposing of it correctly.

Promote safety initiatives.

Assist with daily administration functions as required to foster teamwork and service excellence.

Perform any other duties that are commensurate with the position and the needs of the department.

Assist with the updating of the online filing system.

Assist with maintenance of various departmental safety non-conformances, records, graphs, business plans shortcomings, initiatives to foster continuous improvements and support as instructed by the SHEQ.