Health and Safety Officer

Bidvest Protea Coin; eMalahleni; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety management company in eMalahleni seeks a qualified professional to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and manage SHE systems. The ideal candidate should have a NOSA certification, excellent communication skills, and relevant health and safety experience. This role requires effective teamwork and a willingness to work long hours.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in the Health & Safety environment at a senior level.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO will be an advantage.
• Drivers License and own vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act.
• Implement and manage SHE management system.
• Conduct monthly SHE audits and generate reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of legislation

Teamwork

Education

Certificate in NOSA (SAMTRAC) or equivalent (NQF5)

Registered with the institute of Safety Managers

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Responsibilities describe the role’s focus on health and safety compliance, SHE management, and support to branches.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that the Company complies with all statutory requirements as per the Occupational Health & Safety Act and relevant regulations.
• Implement and manage an effective SHE management system.
• Ensure that all third parties (contractors / sub-contractors / suppliers) comply with regulations as per the OSHACT; Establish, implement, and manage SHE committees.
• Conduct monthly SHE Audits, SHE committee meetings and generate monthly reports.
• Render assistance to branches regarding health and safety issues when required.
• Proper and timely assessment of risks to health and safety and implementation of measures and arrangements identified as necessary from the assessment.
• Ensure legal compliance with regulations.

Qualifications / Skills

• Certificate in NOSA (SAMTRAC) or equivalent (NQF5)
• Registered with the institute of Safety Managers.
• Excellent written & Verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the relevant legislation.
• Relevant experience in the Health & Safety environment at a senior level.
• Knowledge and experience with ISO will be an advantage, Proficient in MS office.
• Ability to communicate and present at all levels.
• Drivers License and own vehicle.
• No criminal record and clean disciplinary record; Ability to work as a team.
• Willing to work long hours / overtime as and when required.