Health And Safety Officer

Bluespec Holdings; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 450 000; Full time

Job summary

A health and safety management company is seeking a compliance officer in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. This role involves ensuring adherence to Health and Safety regulations, conducting inspections, and training staff. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of OHS laws and experience in risk assessments. Responsibilities include maintaining records, managing claims, and facilitating safety meetings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of OHS Act and municipal by-laws is essential.
• Experience with safety record-keeping and incident reporting is required.
• Strong communication skills for conducting training and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety inspections and audits regularly.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Compile and maintain OHS reports and records.
• Chair safety meetings and coordinate training sessions.
• Develop emergency response plans and maintain safety signage.

Skills

Safety inspections

Risk assessments

Compliance knowledge

Training coordination

Emergency planning

Job description

Key Performance area :

1. Ensure compliance and governance of Health and Safety regulations.

• Conduct safety inspections and audits on a frequent and regular basis.
• Compile risk assessments annually.
• Conduct regular Fire Prevention inspections.
• Ensure all safety signs and notices are prominently displayed at all sites.
• Ensure machinery is in good working order and maintained in accordance to OHS requirements.
• Ensure good housekeeping principles are maintained.
• Ensure all H&S reps conduct monthly inspections of their work area.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements – OHS Act, Municipal By-laws, etc.
• Including COVID protocols.

2. Ensure policies and procedures are in place at all sites, and adhered to.

• Ensure adherence to group Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Maintain site emergency evacuation plans.
• Maintain the accident and incident investigation programme.
• Ensure all registers and checklists are updated.

3. Manage and coordinate administration related to H&S.

• Submit and maintain IOD claims to WCA and RMA.
• Ensure sound maintenance of OHS records at all sites.
• Ensure warnings are issued for non-adherence.
• Compile monthly OHS reports.

4. Develop and maintain relationships at branch level.

• Carry out job observations on high-risk activities and provide feedback.
• Chair quarterly safety meetings with the safety reps, Line Manager and 16.2.
• Conduct toolbox talks at branch level.
• Coordinate all H&S training of employees.
• Ensure all legal appointments are fulfilling their duties.
• Inform and update Branch Management and Group Executive Management on compliance levels of each business unit.
• Ensure that all suppliers and external consultants adhere to all Group Policies and Procedures.