Occupational Health and Safety Advisor

Abantu Staffing Solutions; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

An Occupational Health and Safety Management position is available with a focus on implementing and enforcing compliance in manufacturing environments. The candidate should possess a relevant diploma, a minimum of three years' experience, and skills in effective communication and analytical problem-solving. This role involves conducting audits, ensuring regulatory adherence, and promoting safety principles within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety, and/or Environmental Management.
• South African citizen required for compliance.
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation.

Responsibilities

• Implement and improve the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System.
• Conduct audits and ensure compliance with legislative requirements.
• Report on corrective actions and conduct safety training.

Skills

Driver's License (Code 08)

Plant Operations Knowledge

Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office)

Effective Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

National Diploma in Safety Management/ Environmental Health

Job description

REQUIREMENTS

• Affirmative Action South African citizen
• National Diploma in Safety Management/ Environmental Health
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in Occupational Health, Safety and/ or Environmental Management within a manufacturing/ production environment

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Code 08 driver's license
• Good knowledge of plant operations
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office)
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels
• Proven analytical skills with an innovative approach to problem-solving
• Ability to understand and interpret legislation

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement, continually improve and enforce the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Management System, ISO 45001, Organizational Directive (OD) 44 and other related compliance obligations in areas/ departments of responsibility as assigned, as alternated periodically
• Conduct internal desktop and/ or face-to-face auditing of ISO 45001 Management System/s at the company, where relevant and similar auditing of OD 44 as applicable, including at the subsidiaries
• Ensure the company's compliance with legislative requirements within the South African Legal framework, as well as with other global legal requirements as directed by the group
• Identify and/ or address Occupational Hygiene concerns and other OHS hazards in the workplace
• Support Environmental system compliance where interfaces exist
• Assist with and support Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental Management programmes
• Provide ongoing support to management before, during and after new projects are initiated
• Contribute towards the improvement of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental status within the organization
• Keep abreast with technical and technological developments in the field of Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental and provide sound Occupational Health, Safety and related environmental assistance and advice accordingly
• Conduct regular inspections/ audits and analyse results, report on corrective action planned and taken
• Provide input at the Occupational Health and Safety Committee meetings and similar forums
• Keeping the Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental filing system, appointments and other records up to date for litigation purposes
• Updating policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legislation and other binding obligations
• Investigate incidents, accidents and non-conformances to establish root cause to provide sound engineering, technical and administrative advice in preventing recurrence
• Assist with the gathering, compilation, analysis and distribution of safety statistics
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, subsidiaries and interested parties in terms of ISO 45001, Organizational Directive 44, related prescribed legislation, codes of practice, standards, guidelines and other compliance obligations
• Assist with the verification, analysis, interpretation and communication of safety statistics for final sign off and submission to ZUES system in line with the identified data points and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) requirements
• Develop and conduct Occupational Health, Safety training and awareness activities
• Promote Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental principles and awareness amongst contractors, suppliers, visitors, and members of the public