SA - Gauteng, BoksburgHealth and Safety Officer
Boksburg, Gauteng
R 25 000 - R 28 000 CTC
Our client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Health and Safety Officer to oversee occupational health and safety compliance across multiple business entities and branches.
Minimum requirements:
- Matric
- Relevant Health and Safety qualification, such as SAMTRAC, NEBOSH, an Occupational Health and Safety Diploma, or equivalent
- Registration with a recognised safety body, where applicable
- Sound knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
- Previous experience in manufacturing, industrial, construction, logistics or a similar environment
- Basic computer literacy
- Valid driver's license
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement and maintain health and safety policies, procedures and programmes
- Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations
- Conduct regular workplace inspections, safety audits and risk assessments
- Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, and implement corrective measures
- Maintain health and safety files, registers, checklists and legal documentation
- Coordinate internal and external audits, including Labour, Transport and Shell audits
- Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, staff training and regular fire drills
- Coordinate annual employee medical examinations and maintain training schedules
- Ensure lifting equipment is load-tested and safety equipment is serviced and compliant
- Monitor the validity of drivers' dangerous goods permits and forklift licenses
- Manage the issuing and daily use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Ensure fire extinguishers, fire alarms, evacuation plans, vehicle signage and safety signage are up to date
- Conduct and coordinate regular breathalyser testing where required