Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner

Palucraft GCC Study; Durban; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 480,000; Part time

Job summary

Palucraft GCC Study in Durban, South Africa, seeks an experienced Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner on a fixed-term, on-site basis to lead hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety management across the workplace.

You will conduct incident investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support employees and management with safety guidance while developing training and induction programs. A strong understanding of ISO standards and SAQA-aligned qualifications is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years as an OHS Practitioner.
• Minimum 5 years in OHS training.
• Facilitator Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Must).
• Assessor Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Advantageous).
• Moderator Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Wish).
• Sound understanding of OHS Act, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, SAQA-aligned qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Hazard identification and risk assessment across the workplace and implementing controls.
• Safety system management: implementing, monitoring and improving OHSMS and procedures.
• Incident investigation: analysing accidents and near-misses to determine root causes.
• Compliance and legal: ensuring adherence to OHS legislation and regulations.
• Employee and management support: advising on safety matters and representing concerns.
• Training and education: delivering safety training and developing induction programs.
• Policy and procedure development: creating and implementing OH&S policies and emergency plans.
• Audits and inspections: conducting OH&S audits to ensure standards.
• Record keeping: maintaining case histories, inspection reports and documents.
• Safety culture: fostering a culture of safety within the organisation.

Skills

Hazard identification

Risk assessment

Safety training

Documentation & reporting

Education

Higher Occupational Certificate: OHS Practitioner (NQF 5)

Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (NQF 5)

Job description

Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner

Durban, South Africa

Job Type

Fixed Term

Workspace

On-Site

About the Role

Hazard identification and risk assessment: Inspecting the workplace to identify potential hazards, assessing the associated risks, and developing control measures.

Safety system management: Implementing, monitoring, and continuously improving occupational health and safety management systems and procedures.

Incident investigation: Investigating accidents, injuries, and near misses to determine root causes and prevent future occurrences.

Compliance and legal: Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety legislation and regulations.

Employee and management support: Advising both employees and management on safety matters and representing employee concerns regarding health and safety.

Training and education: Educating employees on safety procedures and developing health and safety induction programs.

Policy and procedure development: Developing and implementing health and safety policies, procedures, and emergency response plans.

Audits and inspections: Conducting health and safety audits and inspections to ensure standards are met.

Record keeping: Recording and maintaining case histories, inspection reports, and other relevant documents.

Safety culture: Fostering a culture of safety within the organization.

Requirements

Experience: Minimum 8 years as an OHS Practitioner and5 years of experience conducting OHS training.

Qualification: MinimumHigher Occupational Certificate: Occupational Health and Safety Practitioner (NQF Level 5) or Occupational Certificate: Safety, Health and Quality Practitioner (NQF Level 5)

Facilitator Certificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Must)

AssessorCertificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Advantageous)

ModeratorCertificate of Competency issued by ETDP (Wish)

Sound understanding ofOHS Act, ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and SAQA-aligned qualifications.

Strong communication, facilitation, and report-writing skills

Valid driver's license

No criminal record

South African national or valid work permit (for foreign applicants)

About the Company

Palucraft, established in 2014, is an Accredited Skills Development Provider specialising in technical and regulatory compliance training and services for employers in the Mining, Manufacturing, and Construction industries.