Health & Safety Officer

Our client based in the southern suburbs (Westlake) is looking for a Junior Health and Safety Officer to join their Construction Industry. The Junior Health & Safety Officer is responsible for assisting in the implementation and monitoring of health...

Requirements:

1. National Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
2. SAMTRAC or equivalent health and safety certification is advantageous.
3. Registration with SACPCMP as a Safety Officer (or working towards registration) is beneficial.
4. First Aid and Firefighting certification are preferred.
5. Training and Development: Capability to conduct or coordinate training sessions for team members on quality standards and best practices.
6. Technical Understanding: A strong grasp of civil engineering principles, construction materials, and methods, with the ability to integrate safety and quality controls.
7. Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve safety and quality-related issues that may arise during project execution.
8. Understanding of Construction Lifecycle: Knowledge of different stages of construction projects (planning, design, execution, completion) and how quality standards apply at each stage.
9. 1-3 years of experience in health and safety within the construction industry.
10. Knowledge of OHSA and Construction Regulations.
11. Strong observational and reporting skills.
12. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
13. Ability to work under supervision and take initiative.
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and documentation.