Health, Safety & Risk Officer

EnableSA (Pty) Ltd; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Pietermaritzburg is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Risk Officer. Responsibilities include implementing safety policies, conducting training, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate should have a relevant qualification, at least three years of experience, and knowledge of safety practices in a manufacturing environment. Proficiency in MS Office and a valid driver's license are also required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 is required.
• A relevant Health and Safety qualification is necessary.
• 3 years of experience in a similar position is mandatory.
• Familiarity with the feed milling industry's quality standards is advantageous.
• Proficient knowledge of safety, risk, and health in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement company Safety, Health & Risk policies.
• Conduct monthly Health and Safety meetings.
• Facilitate the appointment of First Aiders and Safety Representatives.
• Implement training for Health, Safety and Risk.
• Ensure the correct use of PPE by staff.
• Report on housekeeping practices.

Skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Risk management

Communication

Training coordination

PPE knowledge

Compliance

Education

Relevant Health and Safety qualification

Grade 12

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Risk Officer to join the Camperdown, Pietermaritzburg team

Responsibilities

• Comply with and implement company Safety, Health & Risk policies, procedures and work instructions
• Implement Health, Safety and Risk to meet all relevant legal and Company requirements.
• Ensure to have monthly Health and Safety meetings and keep record of all the meetings conducted.
• Send record / minutes of meetings to National Safety, Health and Risk Coordinator as well as Branch Manager and provide feedback to all parties involved.
• Ensure that all Health, Safety and Risk is communicated to all staff at branch level with regards to their responsibilities and authorities.
• Together with the Branch Management facilitate the process in appointing First Aiders, Fire Fighters and Health and Safety Representatives.
• Implement and coordinate training for Health, Safety and Risk together with HR and Training department at Head Office.
• Ensuring that the plant is free from mycotoxins and salmonella by performing monthly checks.
• Joined responsibility with the Branch Manager for all contractors entering into the premises and ensuring that they are taken through an Induction.
• Responsible for the Safety induction of new employees before they start with their new job
• Responsible for all injuries on duty and to ensure that employees get the proper medical attention needed.
• Ensure that the correct form of PPE is being used by staff at all times.
• Report on housekeeping practices in production area, workshop and outside factory, in line with the company health and safety and environmental guidelines.
• Ensure that all Quality, Safety, Risk, Environmental, Production and Logistical, systems are maintained.
• Update and maintain the quality data system

Qualifications

• Grade 12
• Relevant Health and Safety qualification
• 3 Years’ experience in a similar position
• Familiar with the feed milling industry regarding quality standards and systems.
• Safety, risk and Health knowledge in a Manufacturing environment
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid drivers license