Elevator Installations Lead - Project & Safety

Schindler Lifts; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Africa seeks a Health & Safety Officer to support all aspects of health and safety across the Africa business. The role includes planning, medical examinations, training, inspections, audits and providing HSSE support throughout the project lifecycle. Site visits may be required.

Office-based with occasional site visits; strong focus on documentation, reporting and compliance with South African health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• National Diploma in Health & Safety or a similar qualification from a recognised institution.
• SAMTRAC training.
• Registration with SAIOSH or SACPCMP is advantageous.
• A minimum of five years' experience in health and safety administration and project support.
• A valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Health & Safety Lead in managing health, safety, security and environment for the region.
• Plan and facilitate periodic medical examinations and health and safety-related training and maintain associated records.
• Schedule and monitor premises inspections by Health and Safety Representatives, collate findings and monitor actions.
• Assist opportunity pursuit teams with statistics and information relating to the WSP HSSE management system for tender compilation.
• Assist project teams with the compilation of project health and safety management plans and associated tools and documentation.
• Undertake periodic site visits to provide project teams with on-site support and guidance.
• Assist with maintaining records for the WSP Africa health and safety management system and preparing for and facilitating external audits.
• Assist with monitoring HSSE reporting and compiling monthly statistics

Skills

HSE knowledge

MS Office

Communication skills

Driver's license

Education

National Diploma in Health & Safety

SAMTRAC Training

Job description

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs? WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles - we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status quo; we foster collaboration in everything we do, and we have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable. We are committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment.

A little more about your role We are looking to appoint a Health & Safety Officer to support the WSP Africa business in all aspects of health and safety. The role includes planning, executing and maintaining records for medical examinations, health and safety training, premises and equipment inspections, and periodic audits. The position also provides assistance and support to opportunity leads and project managers throughout the project lifecycle, including tender information, project safety management plans, HSE tools and support during execution. While this is an office-based role, site visits may be required from time to time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Regional Health & Safety Lead in managing health, safety, security and environment for the region.
• Plan and facilitate periodic medical examinations and health and safety-related training and maintain associated records.
• Schedule and monitor premises inspections by Health and Safety Representatives, collate findings and monitor actions.
• Assist opportunity pursuit teams with statistics and information relating to the WSP HSSE management system for tender compilation.
• Assist project teams with the compilation of project health and safety management plans and associated tools and documentation.
• Undertake periodic site visits, as required, to provide project teams with on-site support and guidance.
• Assist with maintaining records for the WSP Africa health and safety management system and preparing for and facilitating external audits.
• Assist with monitoring HSSE reporting and compiling monthly statistics

Health and Safety:

• Role model standards for SHEQ performance and behaviour consistent with the company's health, safety, environmental and quality vision and policies by influencing those around you.
• Contributing to the identification of SHEQ risks and driving processes to achieve Zero Harm
• Embracing, displaying, and promoting the company values and ensuring a safe working environment is maintained at all times.

About You

• A National Diploma in Health & Safety or a similar qualification from a recognised institution.
• SAMTRAC or equivalent Training.
• Registration with SAIOSH or SACPCMP is advantageous.
• A minimum of five years' experience in health and safety administration and project support.
• A valid driver's licence.

Key Competencies and Generic Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of occupational health and safety standards and relevant South African legislation.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Ability to develop stakeholder relationships, particularly internally, recognising that the role provides service and support to the revenue-generating areas of the business.

Project Safety Officer / Junior Safety Project Manager

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Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 -12 years of safety related experience of which at-least 10 years is directly within mining operations facilities.
• Successful candidate to have reasonable years of experience gained in the EPCM space
• Valid professional safety certification (e.g., SACPCMP, CHS, SAMTRAC or MHSA regional mining safety certifications) is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), OHS Act and Construction Regulations.
• Legal Appointment under Section 2.17.1 of the MHSA is none negotiable.
• Understanding of mineral processing hazards (e.g., heavy machinery, chemical reagents, dust control, confined spaces, and high-voltage systems).
• Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude toward risk mitigation, and proficiency in MS Office suite.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree or Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, Mining Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 -12 years of safety related experience of which at-least 10 years is directly within mining operations facilities.
• Successful candidate to have reasonable years of experience gained in the EPCM space
• Valid professional safety certification (e.g., SACPCMP, CHS, SAMTRAC or MHSA regional mining safety certifications) is highly advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Mine