Occupational Health

Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and safety organization in Gauteng is seeking a Health and Safety Officer Specialist for a 24-month fixed term contract. The candidate will be responsible for developing health and safety protocols, conducting inspections, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Minimum qualifications include a Safety Management Diploma/degree, alongside a robust experience in health and safety implementation.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in health and safety policies.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office package.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Conduct inspections and audits.
• Train and educate employees on safety protocols.

Skills

Health and Safety implementation

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Training and facilitation

Audit management

Education

Safety Management Diploma/degree

NQF5 Accredited OHS Certificate

Matric

Tools

MS Office Package

Job description

Introduction

The Health and Safety Officer Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing health and safety protocols, conducting inspections and audits, training staff, and supporting compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act 85 of

This is a 24-month fixed term contract position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Measurable Key results Areas include, but is not limited to: -Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures; Conduct health & safety risk assessments and implement control measures; Investigate incidents and prepare detailed reports; Prepare and implement emergency response plans; Ensure safety equipment and audit files are up to date and compliant; Conduct regular audits and inspections; Maintain accurate SHEQ records and documentation; Train and educate employees, contractors, and site visitors; Management of all health and safety related administration; Act as a company OHS representative; Monitor the work done by appointed OHS representative; Conduct health and safety inductions and enforce site compliance; Drafting an OHS Safety File; Keeping records of OHS files; Drafting action plans to remedy Audit findings.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Essential Knowledge

• Incidents and accidents investigations
• Conducting workplace inspections and legal compliance audits
• OHS Risk Management
• Developing and reviewing Standard Operating Procedures
• Addressing and investigating all non-compliant incidents
• Compiling all Health and Safety reports
• Conduct HIRA and put control measures in place
• Attend to all IOD and COD claims

Competencies

• Proven experience in health and safety implementation, risk assessment, and audits
• Experience in incident investigation and report writing
• SHEQ management knowledge and hands‑on SHE Rep experience
• Strong training and facilitation skills
• Experience in preparing and managing audit files
• Ability to work independently and manage time across multiple projects
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Personal Attributes
• Detail orientated
• Self-starter
• Business acumen
• Collaborative
• Effective Communicator
• Technical skills
• Ability to simplify complex thoughts

Qualifications Requirements

• Minimum Qualification: Matric, Safety Management Diploma/degree or equivalent
• 5 years' Experience
• NQF5 Accredited OHS Certificate
• MS Office Package – Intermediate Level
• IMS Internal Auditor (advantageous)
• Working knowledge of ISO – is advantageous