Health and Safety Consultant

Staff Solutions Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency seeks an experienced Health and Safety Consultant to ensure workplace safety and compliance for clients in Gqeberha, South Africa. Candidates must have over 8 years of experience in Health & Safety, with a background in agriculture or construction, and relevant qualifications such as SAMTRAC. Strong communication and report writing skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Health & Safety.
• Consulting experience within Agriculture & Construction industries.
• Valid driver's License with own vehicle is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SHE Management System for compliance.
• Draft and implement SHE procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and inspections.

Skills

Communication skills

Report writing skills

Knowledge of OHS Act

Education

National Diploma / Degree or enrolled for equivalent

SAMTRAC & NEBOSCH IGC certifications

Job description

SUMMARY :

New opportunity is available for an experienced and qualified Health and Safety Consultant, with experience in the Agricultural or Construction industry. Role will be based in Port Elizabeth.

POSITION INFO :

Are you passionate about workplace safety and committed to creating safe, compliant environments? We are looking for skilled professionals to help clients implement robust health and safety protocols, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining s Safety, health, and Environmental (SHE) Management System to ensure legal compliance at minimum.
• Drafting, amending, training, and implementing the clients' procedures and policies required for the SHE Management System
• Ensuring that all policies, procedures, and records are documented and controlled as per the Control of Documents Procedure
• Identifying training needs of the client and arranging require training.
• Preparing routine internal audits, risk assessments and conducting inspections within the workplace.
• Ensuring the inspection registers are completed as per legal requirements.
• Identifying and issue non-conformances and ensuring closure in a timeous manner.
• Ensuring that all legal requirements, policies, and procedures are adhered to on site.
• Keeping the clients updated with all new legal / changes in legislation.
• In addition to the above, the role requires Sales & Marketing and overall development and growth of the business unit.

Requirements :

• National Diploma / Degree or enrolled for equivalent
• Appropriate H&S Programmes : SAMTRAC & NEBOSCH IGC
• Valid driver's License with own vehicle is essential
• Minimum 8 years' experience in Health & Safety
• Consulting experience within Agriculture & Construction industries
• Excellent knowledge on OHS Act, 85 of 1996
• Excellent communication and report writing skills