Health and Safety Officer

Exceed HR and Recruitment; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A human resources agency is seeking a Health & Safety Officer for their Stellenbosch location. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with the OHS Act and legal standards while managing documentation, security, and quality management systems. With a requirement of five years' experience and a Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Safety Management, the candidate will need to demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills and experience in occupational health and safety. This role offers a significant opportunity to contribute to workplace safety and compliance efforts.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience with a technical background in a similar environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and rectify complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act and legal standards.
• Ensure that all documents meet OHS requirements and staff training is current.
• Responsible for security for OWS and LGD.
• Compliance with QMS protocols and procedures.

Skills

Analytical and creative problem-solving

Mechanical maintenance

Project management

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Safety Management

ISOPH02 Qualifications

Tools

HACCP system knowledge

Job description

Health & Safety Officer – Koelenhof / Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Buildings/Grounds Compliance
  • Ensures compliance in relation to the OHS act and legal standards
• Document Control
  • Ensures that all documents meet OHS act and legal requirements and standards, and that staff training is current
• M & E, and Vehicle Compliance
  • Ensures compliance in relation to the OHS act and legal standards
• Security
  • Responsible for security for OWS and LGD
• Quality Management Systems
  • Compliance with QMS protocol and procedures
• Contractor Controls/Risk Management
  • Ensures compliance in relation to the OHS act requirements and legal standards
• Health, Safety and Housekeeping
  • Compliance with statutory requirements, policies and procedures

Requirements:

• Five years’ experience with a technical background in a similar environment
• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Safety Management.
• ISOPH02 Qualifications
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience (in a corporate environment advantageous) in Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
• Mechanical maintenance and Project management skills, Analytical and creative problem-solving skills, Product and production process knowledge
• Ability to troubleshoot and rectify complex situations
• Microsoft Office, (Excel, Word and Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of HACCP system. In depth knowledge of the Prerequisite Programmes ISOPE01 & ISOP02.
• In depth knowledge of HACCP Plan for glass and Bib Filing