Junior Health & Safety Officer

Hire Resolve; Roodepoort; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Health & Safety Officer for an IT company in Roodepoort, Gauteng. This role involves ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting inspections, identifying risks, and implementing management systems. A relevant qualification and at least 3 years of safety experience are required. The company offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth. Ideal for those passionate about workplace safety and risk mitigation.

Benefits

Negotiable salary

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of general health and safety experience.
• Experience in an FMCG environment is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems across all sites.
• Perform inspections and spot checks of fire fighting equipment.
• Support development of health and safety management systems.
• Identify and evaluate risks and develop safe work procedures.
• Record and investigate accidents and ensure proper reporting.
• Conduct audits and inspections on contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Health and safety regulations knowledge

Computer literacy

Deadline management

Education

Relevant qualification in health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Hire Resolve, a leading recruitment agency, is currently seeking a Junior Health & Safety Officer to join an IT company based in Roodepoort, Gauteng.

As a Junior Health & Safety Officer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations and implementing effective safety management systems within the company. You will work closely with the Risk and Safety Officer to identify and mitigate risks, conduct inspections, and support the maintenance of a safe working environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation of health and safety systems across all sites
• Perform inspections and spot checks of fire fighting and detection equipment
• Support the development and implementation of health and safety management systems
• Identify and evaluate risks and develop safe work procedures
• Record and investigate accidents, provide guidance, and ensure proper reporting
• Provide feedback in safety meetings and follow up on health and safety inspections
• Conduct audits and inspections on contractors
• Provide informal health and safety training to employees
• Ensure compliance with health and safety statutory requirements
• Responsible for site induction programmes for employees, contractors, and visitors

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification in health and safety (advantageous)
• Minimum 3 years of general health and safety experience
• Experience in an FMCG environment (recommended)
• Computer literacy (MS Office Suite)
• Good knowledge of health and safety regulations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience

Benefits:

• Salary: negotiable.

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