Health And Safety Officer

Hire Resolve; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Durban seeks a qualified Health and Safety Officer to ensure employee safety and enforce safety policies. The role requires a strong technical background and effective communication skills. The ideal candidate will have a qualification in SHE management, a minimum of 3 years' experience as a Safety Officer, and be knowledgeable about the OSH Act. The position offers a competitive salary based on experience.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience as a Safety Officer.
• Strong technical background.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses.
• Communicate and train risk awareness in staff.
• Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
• Update legal appointments as required.
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
• Conduct H&S audits on all departments.

Skills

Strong Communication skills

Strong Excel and reporting skills

Energetic

Highly organized

Knowledgeable about OSH Act

Education

Minimum N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical

Qualification in SHE management

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Health and Safety Officer

Company: KZN Plastics Manufacturing

Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Job Summary: Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a qualified and experienced Health and Safety Officer to ensure the health and safety of their employees at their manufacturing facility in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and improve overall safety performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.
• Communicate and train risk awareness in all staff.
• Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
• Update all legal appointments as required when there are structural or leadership changes.
• Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
• Track Evacuation Drills
• Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and Department of Labour where relevant.
• Update IOD graph (DIFR) Tracking IOD investigations and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
• Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders and updating certificates & licences on file.
• Conduct H&S audits on all departments.
• Track New Machine Risk Assessment turnaround times.
• Arrange annual and return to work Medicals for all employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.

Requirements

• Minimum N3 Civil, Mechanical or Electrical
• A qualification in SHE (Health and Safety) management.
• 3 years experience as a Safety Officer.
• Strong technical background.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Characteristics
• Strong Communication skills
• Energetic
• Highly organized
• Knowledgeable and passionate about OSH Act and other SHE legislation
• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Kayla Pelser, or Miné Roux at Hire Resolve
• or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website or email us your CV : Full Time

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