Health Safety Environment Coordinator

Alfred H Knight; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned independent consultancy in Richards Bay, South Africa, is seeking an HSE Officer to implement HSE systems and ensure compliance across operations. The successful candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in occupational health and safety, a strong understanding of safety regulations, and excellent communication skills. This role also involves training team members on HSE practices and maintaining risk management processes. Commitment to high standards and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an occupational health and safety role.
• Proven track record of HSE requirements and implementation.
• Highly proficient in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain HSE Systems for the Laboratory and Operations.
• Conduct risk assessments and review risk registers.
• Support training awareness in Operations and Laboratory.

Skills

Good knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety regulations

Computer Literate

Time management skills

Critical thinking

Team Player

Education

Grade 12 (with Maths, English and Science)

SAMTRAC or Tertiary Qualification in Health and Safety Management

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an HSE Officer to join the team based in Richards Bay, South Africa. The role is responsible for updating PPE registers, medical surveillance reports, and other reports that may be requested by the Regional HSE Manager, Laboratory Manager and Branch Manager.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES

To be successful at Alfred H Knight the incumbent will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Responsibilities

• Implementation and maintenance of HSE Systems for the Laboratory and Operations
• Risk Assessment and Mitigation - Maintain and review risk registers regularly
• Training awareness Support of Operations and Laboratory - Collaborate with Laboratory and Operations teams in integrate HSE practices into daily workflows
• Compliance Monitoring - Report non-compliance issues and recommend corrective actions

Required Competencies

• Good knowledge and understanding of Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Computer Literate
• Good timekeeping and time management skills
• Quality: ‘Right first time’ approach, completes work to a high standard, continually looking for improvements, and strong problem-solvers, high level of attention to detail is key within this role
• Managing uncertainty: Handles pressure and ambiguity well, exercises good judgment, and handles challenges in a mature manner
• Critical thinking: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Team Player / Interpersonal: Builds and maintains positive working relationships with their own team and more widely
• Honest, adaptable, and flexible, and be able to carry out multiple tasks and goal orientated

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 (with Maths, English and Science)
• SAMTRAC or an appropriate Tertiary Qualification in Health and Safety Management, NEBOSH IGC will be an added advantage

Required work experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an occupational health and safety role within an Operation/Laboratory environment with a proven track record of HSE requirements and implementation

Required Languages

• Highly proficient in English (Verbal and written)