Health And Safety Officer

Tsebo Solutions Group; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management solutions provider in South Africa is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to ensure adherence to safety procedures in the workplace. Key responsibilities include managing health and safety compliance, conducting inspections, and maintaining records. The ideal candidate should have a Grade 12 qualification, a recognized Health & Safety qualification, and relevant experience in SHE systems. Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years job related experience.
• Experience in managing a SHE system.
• Knowledge of all OSH Act Policies and Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Co-ordinate and control investigation and inspection procedures.
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and statutory requirements.
• Conduct unannounced inspections and audits.
• Maintain records and reports as per Qpro requirements.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Excellent telephonic etiquette and communication skills

Strong organisational skills

Ability to communicate with all levels of Management

Competent and professional conduct

Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort

Ability to manage multiple situations

Attention to detail

Result driven

Education

Grade 12 / Tertiary Qualification

SAMTRAC and/or a recognised Health & Safety Qualification

Job description

About Us

We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Officer to ensure all food safety and health and safety procedures are followed by employees in the workplace. As a leading African Integrated Workplace Management Solutions Provider, Tsebo Solutions Group offers clients reduced costs, risk and complexities together with increased quality, efficiency and productivity.

We specialise in Catering, Facilities Management, Cleaning and Hygiene, Pest Control, Protection, Energy, Procurement, Workspace Design, Engineering, Remote Camps, and more.

Developing our people – the heart of Tsebo – is the foundation of our purpose.

The result is a knowledgeable workforce that is in touch with every nuance of our clients' needs.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Co-ordinates and controls investigation and inspection procedures / applications.
• Executes procedures and applications associated with promoting and maintaining Health and Safety Awareness at the sites.
• Ensures statutory requirements are complied with and concerns, methodologies and approaches impacting Health and Safety are discussed prior to approving corrective measures or appropriate actions.
• Attends to specific administrative information processing and reporting requirements.
• Always be aware of situations that affect the safety of persons and ensure adherence of the OHS Act are adhered to at all times.
• Review and ensure compliance of our obligations and responsibilities regarding the OHS Act and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that all mechanisms, policies and procedures are in place.
• Ensure continuous improvement and the efficiency and effectiveness of the SHE system.
• Conduct unannounced inspections, audits and investigations to assess staff readiness and to specifically identify where corrective actions are needed.
• Ensure administrative procedures and deadlines are adhered to and records maintained to facilitate resolution of enquiries and/or queries.
• Execute the process of collecting food samples as per QA documentation requirement.
• Maintain orderly filing system of relevant records and reports as per Qpro requirements.
• Ensure that the Company's standard on cleanliness and hygiene is adhered to.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent telephonic etiquette and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of Management.
• Must be competent and professional.
• Ability to plan, organise and control own work effort.
• Ability to manage more than one situation at a time.
• Attention to detail.
• Result driven.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 / Tertiary Qualification.
• SAMTRAC and/or a recognised Health & Safety Qualification.
• 3 years job related experience.
• Experience in managing a SHE system.
• Knowledge of all OSH Act Policies and Procedures.