HEALTH & SAFETY OFFICER- KWA-ZULU NATAL

E2E Staffing (PTY) LTD; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Safety Officer to manage health and safety processes. The role involves conducting audits, training staff, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. Candidates should possess an N3 qualification and a SHE management qualification, along with at least three years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Safety Officer.
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the OSH Act and SHE legislation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Hazard Analyses and manage H&S processes.
• Conduct H&S audits and track IOD investigations.
• Train staff on risk awareness and manage contractor H&S requirements.

Skills

Technical background

Excel proficiency

Reporting skills

Education

N3 Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical qualification

SHE management qualification

Job description

To manage our H&S processes, thus ensuring KZN complies with the applicable laws, regulations, international standards, and customer expectations.

To provide relevant statistics and reports weekly, monthly, and for formal reviews.

Main Responsibilities / Key Performance Areas :

1. Coordinate and participate in all Hazard Analyses conducted at KZN.
2. Communicate and train staff on risk awareness.
3. Manage Contractor H&S requirements.
4. Update all legal appointments as required when structural or leadership changes occur.
5. Plan and distribute monthly SHE Awareness talks.
6. Log all IODs requiring medical treatment with COID and the Department of Labour where relevant.
7. Update IOD graph (DIFR), track IOD investigations, and follow up on actions arising from investigations.
8. Initiate annual refresher training for Forklift Drivers, Stackers, First Aiders, and update certificates & licenses on file.
9. Conduct H&S audits across all departments.
10. Track turnaround times for New Machine Risk Assessments.
11. Arrange annual and return-to-work Medicals for employees in high-risk areas identified by the HIRA process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Min N3 Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical qualification.
• A SHE (Health and Safety) management qualification.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Safety Officer.
• Strong technical background.
• Proficient in Excel and reporting skills.

Characteristics:

• Energetic
• Highly organized
• Knowledgeable and passionate about the OSH Act and other SHE legislation