Health and Safety Consultant

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

Job summary

A safety consulting firm is seeking a skilled Health & Safety Officer in Gqeberha. The role focuses on developing, implementing, and maintaining compliance with SHE Management Systems while requiring robust communication and consulting experience in Agriculture and Construction. Candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and knowledge of the OHS Act.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in Health & Safety.
• Consulting experience within Agriculture & Construction industries.
• Excellent knowledge on OHS Act, 85 of 1996.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SHE Management System for compliance.
• Draft, train, and implement SHE procedures and policies.
• Conduct internal audits and risk assessments.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication

Report Writing

Risk Assessment

Education

National Diploma / Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAMTRAC

NEBOSH IGC

Job description

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