Junior Health & Safety Officer

Cre8work!; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A safety management organization in Boksburg is looking for an individual to provide administrative and operational support to its Health & Safety division. The role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting safety inspections, and managing related administrative tasks. Candidates should have a Matric, relevant safety certification, and significant experience in safety roles. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and in a team are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a safety related role.
• Experience in both administrative safety processes and on-site safety implementation.
• Previous experience in safety inspections, audits and compliance monitoring is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational support to the Health & Safety division.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct safety inspections and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Strong attention to detail

Problem solving skills

Proactive mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12)

Certification in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

SAGE

Job description

Overview

PURPPOSE OF JOB: Provide administrative and operational support to the Health & Safety division in the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of the company's safety management programme across all sites. This role includes, but is not limited to assisting in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conduction safety inspections, implementing corrective actions, facilitate training while managing safety related administrative tasks.

Minimum requirements / qualifications and/or experience

1. Matric (Grade 12)
2. Certification in Occupational Health & Safety (e.g. SAMTRAC or NEBOSH) is highly advantageous.
3. Valid drivers license.
4. Computer literate - Proficient in MS office and SAGE.
5. 3 to 5 years of experience in a safety related role.
6. Experience in both administrative safety processes and on-site safety implementation.
7. Previous experience in safety inspections, audits and compliance monitoring is an advantage.

Attitude/Behavioral Requirements (Compulsory)

1. Strong attention to detail and problem solving skills
2. Proactive and solutions oriented mindset
3. Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
4. Commitment to upholding a safe and compliant work environment