Health & Safety Lead — 6-Week Contract

Profession Hub

3 days ago

Be an early applicant

Application generator

Turn this role into an interview — a resume and cover letter built around what this employer wants.

Get past ATS filters

Utilise current health and safety legislation to ensure safety of employees, clients and visitors.
Investigate accidents/incidents and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct safety audits regularly.
Assist in Labour Department investigations/audits.
Ensure contractors/sub-contractors comply with H&S requirements.
Encourage employee participation in SHE matters.
Conduct SHE Committee meetings.
Implement action plans for non-compliant safety behavior.
Update and submit monthly SHE statistics.
Create SHE documentation templates.
Compile SHE reports.
Conduct monthly internal audits for legal compliance.
Manage and report NOSA audit findings.
Update documentation per NOSA findings.
Advise on changes in legislation and legal requirements.
Initiate disciplinary action for safety policy violations.

Attention to detail

Good communication

Organised

Deadline driven

Adaptable to change

Professional appearance

Grade 12

SACPCMP registration

Office 365 proficiency

Incident investigation qualification

Risk Assessor

Fall protection planner qualification

Working at Heights Level 2

Confined spaces competency

Fall protection planner experience/certificate

First aid Level 2

Rope access qualification/experience

Lifting and rigging experience

HIRA certificate

SAMTRAC or equivalent

Our client is searching for a Health and Safety Officer to join their team in Empangeni.

Job Type: 6-week contract

Duties:

Utilise current health and safety legislation and/ or regulations to ensure that all reasonable and proper measures are taken to ensure the safety and health of employees, clients and visitors
Investigate all accidents and incidents and make recommendations to management to prevent any re-occurrence of incidents.
Conduct Safety Audits on sites on a regular basis.
Accompany and assist in the Department of Labour investigations/or audits as required.
Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with the relevant Health and Safety requirements as per legislation and the company specifications for projects.
Encourage employees to actively participate in SHE matters
Conduct SHE Committee meetings.
Implement an action plan to correct non-compliant behaviour or conditions regarding safety and health.h
Update and submit monthly safety, health and environmental statistics
Create SHE documentation templates as required
Compile SHE reports as required
Conduct monthly internal audits to ensure full legal compliance
Manage, implement and report on NOSA audit as required
Update documentation as per NOSA audit findings.
Advise on changes in legislation and legal requirements.
Initiate and participate in disciplinary action against employees not adhering to policies and procedures with regard to safety