Health and Safety Officer

Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd; Delmas; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in South Africa is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The role includes conducting audits, investigating incidents, and managing SHE documentation. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and a proactive approach to safety.

Qualifications

• Conduct Safety Audits and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Investigate incidents and recommend preventive measures.
• Manage SHE documentation and compile reports.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety and health of employees, clients, and visitors.
• Conduct SHE Committee meetings and audits.
• Advise on changes in legislation and legal requirements.

Skills

Health and Safety Legislation

Accident Investigation

Safety Audits

Risk Assessment

First Aid

Education

Grade 12

Incident and Accident Investigation Qualification

Risk Assessor Qualification

Working at Heights Level 2

Fall Protection Planner

First Aid Level 2

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Start Date & Duration to Start Mid-September for approximately 10 months.

Reporting to : Executive Contracts Manager

Duties :

• Utilise current health and safety legislation and / or regulations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to ensure the safety and health of employees, clients and visitors
• Investigate all accidents and incidents and make recommendations to management to prevent any re-occurrence of incidents.
• Conduct Safety Audits on sites on a regular basis.
• Accompany and assist in the Department of Labour investigations / or audits as required
• Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with the relevant Health and Safety requirements as per legislation and companny specifications for projects.
• Encourage employees to actively participate in SHE matters
• Conduct SHE Committee meetings.
• Implement an action plan to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions regarding safety and health
• Update and submit monthly safety, health and environmental statistics
• Create SHE documentation templates as required
• Compile SHE reports as required
• Conduct monthly internal audits to ensure full legal compliance
• Manage, implement and report on NOSA audit as required
• Update documentation as per NOSA audit findings.
• Advise on changes in legislation and legal requirements.
• Initiate and participate in disciplinary action to employees not adhering to policies and procedures with regards to safety

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS :

• Grade 12
• Registration with the SACPCMP
• Fully proficient in Office 365
• Incident and accident investigation qualification
• Risk Assessor qualification
• Working at Heights (at least level 2)
• Working in confined spaces with a certificate of competence
• Fall protection planner (experience in fall protection or valid certificate)
• First aid L2 (previous certificate or valid certificate with experience)